CRSW Theme for Monday, November 14

Activities for Monday, Nov 14 Theme: Respect Our Roadside Heroes

For Organizations

• Issue a press release (customizable press release).
• Issue an executive video message (customizable video script)
• Share a message on social media honoring our roadside heroes. If your State Governor has issued a CRSW Proclamation, link to it.
• Attend the National Kickoff webinar for CRSW and sign the virtual CRSW Proclamation.

Social Media Message Examples:

• [YOUR ORGANIZATION] stands with the US Department of Transportation in bringing attention to Crash Responder Safety Week. We honor our #RoadsideHeroes who risk their lives to safely and quickly clear roadway incidents.
• Today we begin Crash Responder Safety Week. [YOUR ORGANIZATION] joins Governor [NAME] of [STATE] in recognizing the critical role our traffic incident responders play in saving lives and keeping traffic moving through safe, quick roadway clearance. We honor our #RoadsideHeroes.

For Responder

• Share stories or testimonials via social media that focuses on your role in clearing roadway incidents and the risks you take while doing so.
• Attend the National Kickoff Webinar and sign the virtual CRSW Proclamation.

Social Media Message Example:

• As a [YOUR RESPONSE DISCIPLINE], I work roadside to keep all road users safe. This Crash Responder Safety Week, and every week, please respect my workspace by slowing down, moving over a lane, and staying alert. #RoadsideHeroes

Reference Resources:

• Press Release by Maryland Department of Transportation, 2021
• Press Release by Virginia Department of Fire Programs, 2021
• Press Release by Wisconsin Department of Transportation, 2021
• Press Release by Utah Department of Public Safety, 2021
• Video Message by American Public Works Association President, 2021
• Video Message by International Association of Fire Fighters, 2021