Tag: safety

Connecticut DOT Launches Distracted Driving Awareness and Enforcement Campaign

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) today announced the launch of a statewide distracted driving enforcement and new public awareness campaign during National Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April.

In partnership with State and local law enforcement and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s N read more…

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Pennsylvania DOT Provides Winter Driving Advice Ahead of Storm

With sleet and freezing rain forecasted for tomorrow, Tuesday, January 23, 2024, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), is urging motorists to avoid unnecessary travel.

For those who need to travel during winter storms, the department reminds motorists to “Know Before You Go” read more…

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Florida Governor Issues Hurricane Idalia Update – August 29, 2023

This morning, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis provided updates on Hurricane Idalia at the State Emergency Operations Center with Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie, FDOT Secretary Jared W. Perdue and Major General John Haas. As the storm approaches, landfall is expected early Wednesday morning with evacuation orders being called across 22 counties. The Governor also expanded the Executive Order to include three additional counties, bringing the t read more…

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South Carolina DOT Prepares Teams Ahead of Tropical Storm Idalia

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) maintenance forces are loading trucks, sharpening blades and cleaning out storm drains among other tasks in preparation for anticipated severe weather from Tropical Storm Idalia in South Carolina.

Crews began preparing over the weekend read more…

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Connecticut DOT: Plan Ahead This Memorial Day Weekend, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over

This Memorial Day Weekend, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) and the U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are teaming up with the Connecticut State Police and local law enforcement to remind the public about the dangers of read more…

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Connecticut DOT Launches Work Zone Speed Safety Camera Pilot Program

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) today announced the implementation of a program to reduce speeding in work zones and improve Connecticut roadway safety. The Know The Zone: Speed Safety Camera Program will be active on April 10, 2023, in Connecticut at work zones in Norwalk and read more…

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Florida Governor Gives Updates on Preparation Efforts Ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole

Today, Governor Ron DeSantis gave an update on state preparation efforts ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole and urged Floridians to listen to local emergency management officials for updates related to their counties. There are currently 16,000 linemen staged to respond to power outages following the storm in addition to 600 guardsmen that have been activated, and 7 Urban Search and Rescue teams on standby to deploy following the storm. Governor DeSantis also signed an executive order, expanding read more…

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State of Emergency Declared for 24 Florida Counties Ahead of Tropical Depression 9

What will likely be called Hurricane Ian as it strengthens is forecast to hit Florida, and Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency in 24 counties.

Tropical Depression Nine formed in the Caribbean on Friday with a path that could bring it to Florida next week as a major Category 3 hurricane. As of 5:00 pm today the its projected path has the system approaching Florida late Tuesday and making landfall Wednesday.

Tropical Depression Nine has the potential to strengthen read more…

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