module 5 incident classification
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MODULE 5 INCIDENT CLASSIFICATION. Objectives. Incident Classification Methods MUTCD LMIGA Incident Examples. MUTCD Incident Types. Minor—expected duration under 30 minutes Intermediate—expected duration of 30 minutes to 2 hours Major—expected duration of more than 2 hours - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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HIMT ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Improving Safety For Incident Responders
Illinois Department of Transportation Update: June 2010
MODULE 5 INCIDENT CLASSIFICATION
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Objectives
• Incident Classification Methods• MUTCD• LMIGA
• Incident Examples
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MUTCD Incident Types
A. Minor—expected duration under 30 minutes
B. Intermediate—expected duration of 30 minutes
to 2 hours
C. Major—expected duration of more than 2 hours
D. Catastrophic Incident over 12 hours
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Minor Incidents
Safe Positioning Vehicles:• Establish Initial Block• Establish a TTC Zone• Redirect Traffic• Quick Clearance
Advanced Warning:• Establish Advanced Warning• Set up Transition Zones
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Minor Incident Scenario
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• Safe Positioning Vehicles• Carry a Minimum of 6 Traffic Cones
• Establish a 250 Feet Approach to Incident:50 feet Minimum Buffer Space100 Feet Taper50 Feet Upstream Warning Sign
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Minor Incident on Shoulder
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Intermediate Incidents
More Advanced Warning:• Follow Minor Incident Requirements• Establish Greater Buffer and Transition Zones• Advanced Warning Further Upstream• Qualified Flaggers
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Major Incidents
Advanced Warning:• Follow Minor and Intermediate Incident Requirements• Establish More Permanent TTC Devices• Position Advanced Warning Signs Further Upstream• DOT Provides Signs and Channeling Devices
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Six Incident Impact Level
Lake Michigan Interstate Gateway Alliance (LMIGA) “Standard Operating Procedure and Training” Guidance Policy
Six Level based on:• Number of lanes blocked• Time period
www.travelmidwest.com
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Level 1Incident Ranking Level 1
ConditionOne lane blocked in one direction -
off peak traffic period; Or, Incident blocking either shoulder or median lanes
DMS DMS- 5 miles
MUTCD Ranking Minor/Intermediate
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Level 11. One lane blocked in one direction 2. Off peak traffic period
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Level 1
Notifications:• Local law enforcement
• Appropriate incident responders
• Media
• Trucking companies via email
• DMS at 5 miles
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Level 2Incident Ranking Level 2
ConditionOne lane blocked in one direction -
peak traffic period;Or, incident blocking one lane
and/or service ramp
DMS
DMS- 5 miles if duration is <30 minutes
DMS 10 miles if duration is > 30 minutes
MUTCD Ranking Minor/Intermediate
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Level 21. One lane blocked in one direction 2. During peak traffic period
Picture courtesy of Illinois DOT District 8 Emergency Traffic Patrol, digitized 2010
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Level 2
Notifications:• Local law enforcement
• Appropriate incident responders
• Media
• Trucking companies via email
• DMS at 5 miles < 30 minutes
• DMS at 10 miles > 30 minutes
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Level 3Incident Ranking Level 3
Condition Half of all available lanes are blocked and/or system ramp
DMS
DMS - 7 miles if duration is <30 minutes
DMS 15 miles if duration is >30 minutes
MUTCD Ranking Intermediate/Major
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Level 31. Half of all available lanes are blocked and/or system ramp
Picture Courtesy of Illinois Tollway Authority, 2010
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Level 3
Notifications:• Local law enforcement
• Appropriate incident responders
• Media
• Trucking companies via email
• DMS at 7 miles < 30 minutes
• DMS at 15 miles > 30 minutes
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Level 4
Incident Ranking Level 4
Condition All available lanes blocked in one direction
DMS
DMS 15 miles if duration will be <30 minutes
DMS 30 miles if duration will be >30 minutes
MUTCD Ranking Intermediate or Major
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LMIGA Level 4All available lanes blocked in one direction
Picture Courtesy of the Florida DOT, 2006
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LMIGA Level 4
Notifications:• Local law enforcement
• Appropriate incident responders
• Media
• Trucking companies
• DMS at 15 miles < 30 minutes
• DMS at 30 miles > 30 minutes
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LMIGA Level 5
Incident Ranking Level 5
Condition Full freeway closure
DMS
DMS 10 miles each direction if duration will be <30 minutes
DMS 20 miles each direction if duration will be >30 minutes
MUTCD Ranking Major
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Level 5Full freeway closure
Picture Courtesy of KSDK Channel 5 News, 2010
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Level 5
Notifications:• Local law enforcement
• Appropriate incident responders
• Media
• Trucking companies
• DMS at 10 miles each direction < 30 minutes
• DMS at 20 miles each direction > 30 minutes
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Level 6
Incident Ranking Level 6
Condition Full freeway closure lasting 12 hours or longer
DMS
DMS 50 miles each direction (or at most logical point or re-direction)
Wide Area Plan
MUTCD Ranking Catastrophic
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Level 6Full freeway closure lasting 12 hours or longer
Picture Courtesy of the Missouri DOT, 2008
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Level 6
Notifications:• Local law enforcement
• Appropriate incident responders
• Media
• Trucking companies
• DMS at 50 miles each direction
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Determine Type
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Determine Type
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Determine Type
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Determine Type
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Determine Type
Picture courtesy of Illinois Department of Transportation
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Determine Type
Picture courtesy of R. Moore, McKinney FD, TX 2005
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Summary
MODULE 5 INCIDENT CLASSIFICATION