Almost any highway crash scene involves the potential danger of hazardous chemicals. Clues that indicate the presence of hazardous materials include signs on vehicles (for example, Explosive, Flammable, or Corrosive),spilled liquids or solids, strong, unusuals odors, and clouds of vapor. Stay well away and upwind far from the area. Only people who are specially trained in handling hazardous materials and who have the proper should be in the area

1. Stop and park your vehicle in a safe area. Call 9-1-1.

2. Turn on your vehicle's emergency hazard flashers. Raise the hood of your vehicle to draw more attention to the scene.

3. Make sure everyone at the scene is safe.

4. Ask the Driver(s) to turn off the ignition of the involved car(s), or turn it off yourself.

5. Place flares or reflectors 250 to 500 feet behind the crash scene to warn oncoming drivers of the crash. Do not ignite flares around leaking gasoline or diesel fuel.

6. If you suspect a victim has spinal injury, use your hands to stabilize the person's head and neck.

7. Check and care for any life-threatening injuries first, and then handle lesser injuries.

CAUTION:

DO NOT rush to get victims out of a car that has been in a crash. Most vehicle crashes do not involve fire, and most vehicles stay in an upright position.

DO NOT move or allow victims to move unless there is an immediate danger, such as fire or oncoming traffic.

DO NOT transport victims in your car or any other bystander's vehicle.