Light the Hoan

Crash Responder Safety Week (CRSW) is a nationwide observance to spread awareness of the dangers emergency responders face every day while working in or around live traffic.

Each evening this week, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (@wisdot) will light me up to honor a group of our first responders. They join emergency responders statewide in reminding motorists that everyone plays a role.

Slow Down. Move Over. Lives Are On The Line. ⚠️

As part of 794, I see my fair share of emergencies. I’m grateful to everyone who responds during a crash.

All photos by @natevomhof

Monday, I’ll shine yellow for Towing & Recovery 💛

Tuesday, I’ll shine blue for Law Enforcement 💙

Wednesday, I’ll shine white and red for Fire & EMS ❤️

Throughout Wisconsin, 750 registered fire departments respond to various types of incidents, fires, and crashes on our roads.

Thursday, I’ll shine orange and green for DOT & the Highway Department 🧡

Wisconsin has more than 115,000 miles of public roads, from interstate freeways to county, city, and village roadways. These roads are maintained by our county and local highway departments. For the most part, their work is conducted in challenging traffic and weather conditions.

Friday, I’ll shine gold for Communications 💛

All too often, the great work done by these dedicated first responders goes unnoticed. They are our first call and the last call during incidents on our roadways.

#lightthehoan #wisdot #DOT