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Committee adopts proclamation recognizing crash responder safety week
Summary
The committee approved a proclamation recognizing Crash Responder Safety Week to promote the 'Move Over' message and reduce secondary crashes that injure emergency responders.
The Public Safety Committee unanimously approved a proclamation recognizing Crash Responder Safety Week to promote awareness of roadway safety around crash scenes.
A presenter said the statewide effort began last year and that last year “24 different counties” adopted the proclamation across Wisconsin. The proclamation recognizes law enforcement and emergency services personnel and promotes the public safety message to “slow down and move over for accidents alongside of highways.” The presenter said organizers will provide materials the county can post on social media and that the county can edit supplied materials for local use.
The presenter referenced statewide data about first responders struck at crash scenes and said the proclamation aims to reduce secondary crashes and protect emergency personnel. Committee members approved the proclamation on a voice vote with Chad making the motion and Julie seconding.
The committee instructed staff to share proclamation materials on county social media during the designated week.
