Cy-Fair Fire Department Offers Roadside Safety Tips

• Don’t stop in traffic.
• If you're on the interstate or highway, pull over to the shoulder as soon as possible, then drive slowly to exit the highway. If you're in an urban area, pull over into a parking lot or driveway. And if you're in a rural area, pull off the road anywhere it's safe to do so.
• Use proper signaling when getting off the main lanes. Do not aggressively pull your vehicle over as we do not want you to cause an accident.
• Get your vehicle completely away from the roadway before attempting to change a tire.
• Be aware of your surroundings.
• At night, do not forget to turn on your hazards. The Cy-Fair Fire department recommends that you do not attempt to change your tire on a dark roadway.
• If you need to exit your vehicle while on the shoulder, exit from the door away from traffic, if possible. Make yourself highly visible. A safety vest can be purchased at any auto store and can be stored under your seat for emergencies.
• Call your vehicle assistance provider to assist if you cannot get off the roadway.

For more safety tips from the Cy-Fair Fire Department, please visit cyfairfd.org/safety-tips.html. 

About Cy-Fair Fire Department

Harris County Emergency Services District #9 (HCESD #9) is a political subdivision of the State of Texas and serving the Cy- Fair area as a taxing district to support your emergency services, such as fire suppression and ambulance services (EMS). Established in 1984, the district is governed by a board of five commissioners who are elected for 4 year terms. They must be residents or property owners in the district. For more information, please visit cyfairfd.org.