Priority Levels
There are protesters near IA 1 in Iowa City. The correct EIN priority level is:
EIN 1
We receive a call from the vestibule at 8:00pm of someone stuck in the upstairs atrium. Who is to be contacted?
DOT On-Call
The TMC receives a call from a citizen who threatens they are going blow up every DMS in the Des Moines Metro. Which EIN attribute is selected?
Threat
Per CCTV, a traffic stop was located blocking the left lane on the westbound exit ramp to Middle Road Road.
What is the error?
"Middle Road Road"
A crash has been blocking both the north and southbound lanes of a Two-Lane Highway for 4 hours. The correct EIN priority level is:
EIN 2
We are monitoring a fatality crash on camera and observe a KCCI van arrive on scene. It appears a newscaster is being televised. Who is to be contacted?
DOT On-Call
A 2 vehicle crash with 1 reported injury and a downed yield sign is reported to the TMC. Which EIN attributes are selected?
Roadway, Crash, Fatality/Injury, Damage
Cedar Rapids State Radio provided their case number, '2024003430' though there were no DOT damages reported at this time.
What is the error?
The case number is separated with apostrophes instead of quotation marks.
Highway Helper is blocking a right lane in order to remove debris from the roadway. The correct EIN priority level is:
EIN 3
The TMC locates standing water on DMTV-77/IWZ-3124 at 3:15pm that is visibly blocking the southbound right lane. Who is to be contacted?
HMS, Des Moines State Radio, Warren County Dispatch, Chariton RCE
A vehicle fire occurs in the work zone on I-35 near Elkhart, IA. Which EIN attributes are selected?
Roadway, Fire (Vehicle), Work Zone
Report of a semi-tanker crash that is strattling the US 63 NB bridge over 100th St. There is a detour in effect; traffic is getting off at exit 35 and back on at the entrance ramp.
What is the error?
"Strattling" is misspelled. The correct spelling is "Straddling."
A semi crashed into a bridge causing 500 gallons of raw milk to spill onto the roadway and into the 4-Mile Creek on I-80. The correct EIN priority level is:
EIN 2
At 6:30pm, a livestock trailer crashes into a light pole and releases 25 hogs from the trailer. The light pole is visibly down on camera, the hogs are running loose on I-235, and the semi requires a TRIP Activation. Who is to be contacted?
DSM On-Call, USDA, & DOT On-Call
Cedar Rapids State Radio advises there is a pothole on I-80 in Cedar County. Which EIN attributes are selected?
Roadway, Request for Service, Roadway Defect
Cedar Rapids State Radio advised one injury occurred in this incident. Dispatchers reported the bridge was struck; however, no significant damages are being reported.
What is the error?
Incorrect use of a semicolon.
A school bus crashes into a semi after travelling eastbound in the westbound lanes. There are no injuries or fatalities, however, a plume of hydrochloric acid is emitted from the semi's cargo causing a nearby city to be evacuated. The correct EIN priority level is:
EIN 1
A critical bridge scour alert is received into the TMC Inbox. Who is to be contacted?
HMS
A 5 vehicle crash is located on camera with the northbound lanes of I-35 closed. Des Moines State Radio advised there 2 fatalities, 20 cable barrier posts downed, and advises TIM Plan 6211 should be activated. Which EIN attributes are selected?
Roadway, Fatality/Injury, Damage, Detour
Per CCTV all lanes are open and this event has cleared.
What is the error?
There is no comma between "CCTV" and "all."