By Nebraska Department of Transportation
LINCOLN, Neb. — On Monday, Nov. 17, at 9 a.m., the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT), in partnership with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP), Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office, Lincoln Police Department, and Lincoln Fire & Rescue, will host a joint press conference and training exercise in recognition of Crash Responder Safety Week.
Crash Responder Safety Week, Nov. 17-21, is a national initiative sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to remind drivers to slow down and move over for roadside crash responders. NDOT’s Traffic Incident Management (TIM) program works to keep emergency responders, crash victims, and motorists safe by promoting best practices for motorist safety and crash clearance.
The Crash Responder Safety Week event will include a press conference and training exercise to demonstrate a crash response and best practices.
In the event of rain, the press conference location is subject to change.
What: Crash Responder Safety Week Joint Press Conference and Training Exercise
When: Monday, Nov. 17, 9 a.m.
Where: Lincoln Fire & Rescue Training Center, 300 South St., Lincoln, NE 68502
Who:
- Col. Bryan Waugh, NSP Superintendent
- Chief Deputy Ben Houchin, Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office
- Chief Michon Morrow, Lincoln Police Department
- Chief Dave Engler, Lincoln Fire & Rescue
- Vicki Kramer, Director, Nebraska Department of Transportation