What to do if you encounter an accident on the road, or have an emergency at home? You come around a corner and there it is:
- A car crashed into a PG&E pole
- A motorcycle rider down on the highway
- A bike rider smashed into the mountain side
- A hiker down on a mountain trail
You call 911… and they can’t figure out where you are!
South Skyline residents are often the first responsible people on scene after accidents on SR-35, SR-84, and mountain trails. Emergency services take a long time to arrive — recently 40 minutes for a crash on Highway 35 and 90 minutes for an injured hiker on John Nicholas Trail.
On top of that, the 911 system has challenges in our area: difficulty identifying exact locations, and multiple county jurisdictions leading to dispatch delays.
Presentations and Videos
- How 911 Works pdf, video
- Where exactly are you in the mountains? pdf
- What to do at the scene of an accident pdf, video
Road Maps
Showing dangerous spots, call box locations, and fire stations:
First Aid and Stop The Bleed
To be prepared for these scenarios, it’s a good idea to have a trunk kit in your vehicle containing first aid supplies and tools. You should also get training on stopping bleeding. See the Medical & First Aid page for recommendations on this!