Emergencies on the Road

A. If you must pull off the road:

1. Pull your vehicle completely off the road.
2. Turn your emergency flashers on.
3. Roll the driver's window down halfway, hook a "Call Police" sign on the window, and roll the window back up.
4. Lock all doors and remain in the vehicle.
5. Open the window one centimetre for ventilation.
6. If someone other than a police officer approaches your vehicle DO NOT open the windows further or unlock the doors.

1. DO NOT stop.
2. Note the location of the vehicle.
3. With your cellular telephone call police.
4. If you do not have a cellular phone, stop at the nearest gas station or store to use a phone.

1. Keep the radio on to hear important information.
2. Have a cell phone ready, if possible.
3. Follow the routes specified by officials. Don't take short cuts. They could lead you to a blocked or dangerous area.
4. If your vehicle gets stuck, remain calm and stay in your vehicle. Keep fresh air in your vehicle by opening the window slightly on the sheltered side, away from the wind. You can run the vehicle engine about 10 minutes every half-hour if the exhaust system is working well. Beware of exhaust fumes and check the exhaust pipe periodically to make sure it is not blocked with snow. Remember, you cannot smell potentially fatal carbon monoxide fumes.
5. Watch out for power lines that are down. Drive carefully and watch for debris, damaged bridges / roads and dangling wires.