United States Department of Transportation
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Emergency Transportation Operations: A Major ITS Initiative
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2005-08-01
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Alternative Title:Emergency transportation operations fact sheet
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TRIS Online Accession Number:01108632
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Abstract:Over 400 tropical storms, hurricanes, tornadoes, and highway HAZMAT incidents require evacuation each year in the United States. These, plus winter weather, wild fires, complex multi-vehicle crashes, and potential security incidents, require the United States to be prepared for any eventuality. Responders must reach the scene, victims must evacuate the danger zone, and clearance and recovery resources must arrive on time. Effective real-time management of transportation during major incidents results in more timely responses to highway and hazmat incidents, and shorter incident durations. This initiative aims to improve the management of all forms of transportation emergencies through the application of ITS technologies. Advances in in-vehicle communication and information systems will provide access to essential real-time data about an incident and about transportation conditions on all routes throughout the affected region.
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