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AASHTO TransComm2014 Skills Contest Entry Form
Entry form may not exceed two pages Visit TransComm2014com for more detail
ENTRY INFORMATION
Division 6 Writing
Category 6a News Release
Title of Entry Pull Aside Stay Alive
This is the name to appear on the award if selected
CONTACT INFORMATION
EntrantOrganization Name Arizona Department of Transportation
Contact Name Timothy Tait
Title Assistant Communication Director
Street Address 206 South 17th Avenue MD 118A
City Phoenix
State AZ
ZIPPostal Code 85007
Phone 602-712-7070
Email ttaitazdotgov
ENTRY PROFILE
1) Situation goals and objectives of public relations activity Launching the second year of a new public-service campaign the ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo news release
framed the dangers dust storms present to the traveling public provided tips for those who encounter dust storms on the road and introduced the wildly successful ldquoHaboob Haiku Challengerdquo (ldquohaboobrdquo is an Arabic term for a dust storm) The campaign was launched during the statersquos Monsoon Awareness Week and timed to coincide with the start of monsoon season when dust storms are more likely
The goals of the news release were simple to articulate yet hard to achieve reduce the number and severity of dust-related crashes on the statersquos highways On a more basic level the secondary goal of the release was to build awareness of and attention to the overall safety theme of not driving into dust storms The objective was to change driver behavior ndash a true challenge ndash through a reinforcement of the safety message through the media including morning TV show appearances and in-studio radio shows
This news release and the campaign it launched were deemed necessary and vital to the state of Arizona following several large horrific dust-related crashes on Interstate 10 These crashes were generally caused by drivers thinking they could just drive through the dust while other vehicles stopped in the travel lanes because of the zero visibility conditions Those conflicting actions created fiery fatal crashes in a heavily traveled corridor ndash taking a toll on both driver safety and the movement of commercial goods
AASHTO TransComm2014 Skills Contest Entry Form
Entry form may not exceed two pages Visit TransComm2014com for more detail
2) Target audience While the target audience was all drivers on Arizona roads there was special attention given to reaching
the ldquoDisneyland Trafficrdquo ndash those visitors just passing through the state who might encounter a dust storm but who are not exposed to the regular public service announcements To reach this audience radio ads were secured and news coverage generated by this news release bolstered sustained efforts to promote this message to effectively reach this pass-through traffic The targeted audience primarily focused on traffic on the Interstate 10 corridor between Phoenix and Tucson the statersquos two major metropolitan areas with a combined population of more than five million residents This is a heavily traveled corridor for commercial traffic and taking a ldquocontent marketingrdquo approach the news release was shared with trucking companies travel bureaus and other direct-to-driver sources to reproduce in newsletters and employee communiques Beyond pass-through and commercial traffic ADOT took extra efforts to reach out to the Spanish-speaking community including newspapers south of the border to help educate drivers entering the state from Mexico These efforts were successful with the Spanish-version of this release distributed at various consulates in Mexico and Arizona to reach out to the Spanish-speaking audience in addition to widespread media dissemination
3) Measurable results The news release generated more than 25 clips from media across Arizona ndash both within and beyond the
dust-prone areas In addition every commercial broadcast TV station in the state ndash seven in Phoenix five in Tucson and three in Yuma ndash covered the campaign with an emphasis on the safety tips for drivers and the ldquoHaboob Haiku Challengerdquo Total estimated advertising-equivalency value was at least $115860 for the coverage generated by this news release making it the top publicity-value news release for the agency in 2013 A recent public survey conducted by ADOT found that 707 percent of respondents had an awareness of the ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign in part through the aggressive media relations demonstrated by this release These driver tips also have a high awareness among reporters with all television news stations mentioning them and highlighting ADOTrsquos campaign during their annual summer monsoon-weather special reports Media relations has been a cornerstone in the strategy to reach out to drivers across the state The ldquoHaboob Haiku Challengerdquo was wildly successful with more than 300 unique haikus submitted from across the US (and a few from international locations) While a creative way to draw attention to the campaign and get people thinking about the driver tips the creativity did not overshadow the message The haikus submitted primarily through social media focused on the dangers presented by dust storms and the ldquopull asiderdquo messaging The winning haiku as voted on by the public was ldquoOh snap crackle pop Dust has you blind pull over or yoursquoll want to cryrdquo For 2013 Arizona recorded one significant dust-related crash a 19-vehicle pileup on Interstate 10 Law enforcement however reported that more drivers pulled to the side of the highway during the storm heeding the advice of the release There were fewer injury crashes in 2013 than reflected by the six-year annual average of eight dust-related crashes with injuries on Arizona highways There are a total of about 193 dust-related crashes each year on all Arizona roads that number also decreased in 2013 while the number of dust storms remained constant While it is difficult to directly attribute the lower-than-average number of dust-related injury and non-injury crashes solely to the ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo news release and associated campaign it is encouraging to see data suggesting that a difference has been made in driver behavior
For Immediate Release June 10 2013 Contact ADOT Public Information Office
newsazdotgov -or- 18009498057
This monsoon season drivers are reminded to lsquoPull Aside Stay Aliversquo ADOTrsquos dust storm public awareness campaign ramps up as Monsoon Awareness Week begins
PHOENIX ndash The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts to educate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15 ADOT along with the Arizona Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the National Weather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television and radio public-education announcements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when they encounter dust storms ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information to drivers before they get caught in a low-visibility dust storm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation is to avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided This is a message that canrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT Director John Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers and their passengers must do their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take and remember to never drive distractedrdquo Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridor between Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdash including electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staff and law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOT encourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engage Arizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts (httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob Haiku Challengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku Anyone can channel their inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers of driving in dust storms
This monsoon season drivers are reminded to lsquoPull Aside Stay Aliversquo 2-2-2
ADOT Office of Public Information 206 South 17th Avenue Phoenix Arizona 85007
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) and begin slowing down
Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possible Completely exit the highway if you can
Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the paved portion of the roadway
Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where other vehicles may travel
Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel at reduced speeds
A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
NOTE to EDITORS The audio and video editions of the public education spots are available for download from the Arizona Broadcasters Associationrsquos FTP site ADOT staff members are available for interviews about dust storm safety tips and the awareness campaign We encourage your online news teams to engage in our social media efforts and ADOT staff members are available to assist in those efforts Please use the following YouTube embed codes to share the public-education video on your websites (English Version) httpyoutuberWp-Gsqqcy4 ltiframe width=560 height=315 src=httpwwwyoutubecomembedrWp-Gsqqcy4 frameborder=0 allowfullscreengtltiframegt (Spanish Version) httpyoutubeTYbmW8HQX8Y ltiframe width=560 height=315 src=httpwwwyoutubecomembedTYbmW8HQX8Y frameborder=0 allowfullscreengtltiframegt
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ADOT brings back the Haboob Haiku for a second yearBy Rikki MitchellCREATED JUN 12 2013
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PHOENIX (KGUN9-TV) - The Arizona Department of Transportation is asking people tochannel their inner poets and submit Haiku poems to spread the word about dust stormsafety
ADOT first began the Haboob Haiku challenge last year and is bringing it back for a secondround
A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that follows the rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables respectively
ADOT wants the haikus to reinforce its public safety message urging drivers to avoid drivinginto or through a dust storm at all costs
ADOT encourages anyone and everyone to send in their haboob haikus through ADOTs
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social media sites which are Twitter (HaboobHaiku) Facebook and the ADOT Blog
Some examples of haikus last year include
Youre not a Jedi This is not Tatooine Luke Pull over now man
Dust blows swirls and grows Roadways become danger zones Pull over lights off
Wham bam dust storm jam Cant see dont drive pull over Lights out til all clear
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ADOT gives driving tips for monsoon seasonBy Nadine Arroyo Rodriguez on 06112013
Arizonas monsoon season gets underway Saturday State transportation officials are urging drivers to be cautious during the summerstorms by reintroducing their dust storm awareness campaign
The public awareness program reminds motorists of what to do when trapped in a dust storm
ADOT says drivers should avoid driving in a dust storm and to be prepared to adjust travel plans when there are warnings of oneapproaching And if drivers find themselves in a dust storm state transportation officials say pull off the highway and park
ADOT also advises to turn off all you car lights keep your foot off the break pedal and stay inside the vehicle while the dust stormpasses
For the second summer ADOT is sponsoring a Haboob Haiku contest on social media Click here for more information
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PHOENIX (AP) -- State transportation officials are reactivating a publicawareness campaign as the threat of dangerous dust storms increaseswith the summer monsoon
The Department of Transportation says motorists should avoid driving intodust storms in the first place by planning ahead and being prepared tochange travel plans
The driver-safety campaign advises motorists who find themselves in a
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The driver-safety campaign advises motorists who find themselves in adust storm to pull off the highway and park in a safe place off thepavement
Other recommendations include turning off all lights keeping your foot offthe brake and staying in the vehicle while waiting for the storm to pass
The campaigns motto is Pull aside stay alive ADOT has moreinformation about the campaign online
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ADOT reactivates dust storm awareness campaign
Posted Jun 11 2013 904 AM EDTUpdated Jun 11 2013 912 AM EDT
PHOENIX (AP) -- State transportation officials are reactivating apublic awareness campaign as the threat of dangerous dust stormsincreases with the summer monsoon The Department of Transportation says motorists should avoiddriving into dust storms in the first place by planning ahead andbeing prepared to change travel plans The driver-safety campaign advises motorists who find themselvesin a dust storm to pull off the highway and park in a safe place offthe pavement Other recommendations include turn off all lights keeping your footoff the brake and staying in the vehicle while waiting for the stormto pass
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ADOT turns to poetry for public awareness of dust storms
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Posted Jun 11 2013 151 PM EDTUpdated Jun 12 2013 937 AM EDT
By Dawn Alexander - email
It is that time of year when dust storms take over the Valleyso to help spread the word about dust storm safety Arizonas Department ofTransportation has launched their second Haboob Haiku Challenge
For the second year ADOT is asking peopleto get creative and submit their haboobhaiku to ADOTs social media sitesADOT launched their Pull Aside Stay Alivedust storm campaign Monday as part oftheir Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week
Last year more than 600 haboob haikuswere submitted and featured worldwide The haikus are used to help reminddrivers about the dangers of the giant dust storms along with the monsoonstorms
You can submit your Haboob Haiku on ADOTs twitter page usingHaboobHaiku ADOTs Facebook page or ADOTs blog ADOT is using the
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Haboob Haikus to help enhance public safety awareness that encourages drivers to avoid driving into or througha dust storm ADOT encourages drivers to pull over and wait out a dust storm versus driving through a dust storm
A haiku is Japanese poetry that follows the traditional rules of three lines of five seven and five syllablesrespectively
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ADOT wants your lsquoHaboob Haikusrsquo
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PHOENIX ndash As part of the Arizona Department of Transportationrsquos efforts to spread the word about dust stormsafety the agency is once again asking people to channel their inner poets and send in their haboob haikus
ldquoHaboob Haiku Year Twordquo is now underway through ADOTrsquos social media sites ADOT first issued the ldquoHaboobHaiku Challengerdquo last year as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo dust storm awareness campaign The challengewas such a smashing success that worldwide media featured some of the 600 haiku submissions
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry thatfollows the traditional rules of three lines of five sevenand five syllables respectively The haikus aredesigned to reinforce ADOTrsquos public safety message
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urging drivers to avoid driving into or through a duststorm at all costs
Drivers are instead encouraged to pull off the roadwayand wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drivewith reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in theirhaboob haikus to the following ADOT social mediasites
bull Twitter httpstwittercomArizonaDOT useHaboobHaiku
bull Facebook wwwFacebookcomAZDOT
bull ADOT Blog httpadotblogblogspotcom
Some of the favorite haboob haikus from last year include
bull Yoursquore not a Jedi This is not Tatooine Luke Pull over now man
bull Dust blows swirls and grows Roadways become danger zones Pull over lights off
bull Wham bam dust storm jam Canrsquot see donrsquot drive pull over Lights out rsquotil all clear
Dust storm driving tips and educational videos can be found at wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg
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ADOT warns drivers to stay off the road during dust storms
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PHOENIX - The monsoon season officially kicks off Saturday andthat means well probably be seeing dust storms in the next fewweeks
These storms can be deadly if youre out in your car when they hit
Being on the road when a dust storm hits is not a safe place to be Visibility can get so low you cant see the hood of your car Thatswhy the Arizona Department of Transportation is warning drivers tostay off the road if you can during a dust storm
A blinding dust storm caused a 30 car pileup along the Interstate 10near Picacho Peak in October 2011 leaving a Texas man dead inthe chain reaction crash
You know its hard to predict -- we dont know what kind of asummer were going to have said ADOTs Doug Nintzel We justwant drivers to be ready
Olga Torres got caught in a dust storm on I-10 last monsoon seasonwith her children in the car
I stayed inside the car and just pulled over she said Very hardto see
If you do find yourself driving in the middle of a dust storm the firstthing to do is to look around your car Check your mirrors to makesure there are no other vehicles right around you Then slow downand pull off to the side of the road And not just onto the shoulder --all the way off the pavement
Then turn off your lights so other cars dont try to follow you Thatswhat causes pileups
Drivers need to take this seriously -- its not just something that yousay -- oh it will happen to somebody else These things do happenand you have to be ready said Nintzel
Olga says it can be a scary experience and if she knows that
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another storm is coming I stay home definitely I dont want to go through it again
ADOT has a video and some things you will want to keep in mind if you do find yourself out on theroads during a dust storm Its a good idea to look at it even if youve lived here for a while
The main thing though if you know a dust storm is popping up and you can stay off the roads -thats the best idea of all
ADOT Pull Aside - Stay Alive
Will you know what to do in a dust storm
pullasidestayaliveorg
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azfamilycomPosted on June 10 2013 at 1116 PM
PHOENIX -- With the hottest day of theyear showing up earlier than usualmonsoon season is expected to arrivejust as quickly
While most of us delight in thesoaking rains that are synonymouswith the monsoon the season is also full of severe weather dangers thatcan damage property and threaten the safety of Arizonans said WendySmith-Reeve director of the Arizona Division of Emergency Management
Gov Jan Brewer proclaimed June 9-14 Moonsoon Awareness Week inArizona which is a week before the official beginning of monsoon seasonLasting until late September it consists of afternoon thunderstormsproducing lightning high winds and heavy rains It also includes weatherdangers like flash flooding or dust storms
Heres how you can get ready for Arizonas most notorious naturaldisaster
At home make sure you have enough food water and emergencysupplies on hand to last 72 hours in case the power goes out Flashlightsshould have extra batteries and first aid supplies should be readilyavailable
Items that can blow away in the wind such as outdoor fixtures furnitureand small trees should be secured
Also be sure to review your homeowners policy According to AAAstandard ones do not typically have flood coverage
On the road take particular caution when you see a dust stormapproaching The best thing to do is avoid driving into a wall of dustInstead pull to the side of the road as quickly as possible turn off yourlights and wait it out
However its better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions said John Halikowski director of the ArizonaDepartment of Transportation
To help increase awareness of safe driving ADOT is hosting its secondHaboob Haiku Challenge People can submit their 17-syllable poems via
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Haboob Haiku Year Two
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Haboob Haiku Year Two Dust storm poetryShakespeares got nothing on thisMore great haiku please
PHOENIX mdash As part of the Arizona Department ofTransportationrsquos efforts to spread the word about dust stormsafety the agency is once again asking people to channel theirinner poets and send in their haboob haikus
Haboob Haiku Year Two gets underway today through ADOTrsquossocial media sites ADOT first issued the Haboob HaikuChallenge last year as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo duststorm awareness campaign The challenge was such a smashingsuccess that worldwide media featured some of the 600 haikusubmissions The ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign re-launchedyesterday as part of Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week Thecampaign will run through the summer reminding drivers aboutthe dangers of dust storms and monsoon storms
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and five syllablesrespectively The haikus are designed to reinforce ADOTrsquos publicsafety message urging drivers to avoid driving into or through adust storm at all costs Drivers are instead encouraged to pull offthe roadway and wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drivewith reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in their haboob
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Some of the favorite haboob haikus from last year include
Yoursquore not a Jedi This is not Tatooine Luke Pull overnow manDust blows swirls and grows Roadways become dangerzones Pull over lights offWham bam dust storm jam Canrsquot see donrsquot drive pullover Lights out rsquotil all clear
Dust storm driving tips and educational videos can be found atwwwPullAsideStayAliveorg
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TUCSON (KGUN9-TV) - The countdown is on -- just 5 days until the official start of monsoonWhile there arent clouds yet first responders are preparing for natures fury
Water rescues are a scene all too common across southern Arizona during monsoon but theflooding doesnt have to lead to tragedy according to Dustin Krugel of the Arizona DOTDrivers need to take extra precaution said Krugel If there is significant amount of water onthe roadway its just not worth risking your car and potentially getting stuck into one of thesefloods and not only that it could potentially save your life
For firefighters training has already taken place so first responders can be prepared beforethe first drops hit the ground
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latest techniques that we are using and also the equipment With athletics you practicepractice practice that way when the game takes place you are not thinking you are reactingand its the same with monsoons and rescues
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Donrsquot drive in dust storms says ADOTPosted by John Wright June 11 2013
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The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can drive head-on into a duststorm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts to educatedrivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15th ADOT along withthe Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the National Weather Servicehas reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when they encounter dust storms
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ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information to drivers before they get caught in a low-visibility dust storm Thisyear the agencyrsquos top recommendation is to avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided This is a message that canrsquot be emphasizedenoughrdquo said ADOT Director John Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers and their passengers must do theirpart by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drivethrough dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take andremember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridor betweenPhoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdash includingelectronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staff and lawenforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies mdashto keep information flowing to motorists
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Dust storms can create hazards on the roadWednesday June 12 2013Posted 855 pm
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With the start of Arizonas monsoon season June 15comes the threat of dust storms while on the road
Dust storms form when strong winds of up to 60mph kick up sand and debris creating a wall of dustas high as several thousand feet
You can reduce visibility to zero so youre basicallydriving blind in a motor vehicle And that is not safeat all said Dustin Krugel spokesperson of theArizona Department of Transportation (ADOT)
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Making the Grade Movies with MitchMore than 100 dust storms have been reportedacross Arizona in the last decade and one to threedust storms will move through the Phoenix area peryear according to the National Oceanic andAtmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Be on the lookout for limited visibility And whenyour visibility starts getting reduced thats a goodtime for you to look for a safe place to pull over theside of the roadway Krugel said
ADOTs campaign is reminding drivers to Pull AsideStay Alive
Come to a complete stop Turn off all your lightsand set your emergency break And simply keepyour seatbelt buckled and wait out the storm saidKrugel
And one of the reasons we tell drivers to turn off alltheir vehicle lights--you dont want those vehiclesthat are trailing you to follow you thinking youre amoving vehicle
Its difficult to predict when and where these duststorms will hit and dust storms can form seeminglyout of nowhere but these safety tips can helpdrivers prepare for the sudden dangers
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Arizona typically experiences two dust storms seasons In the spring these storms are usually caused bylarge-scale weather systems moving across the state The second season comes with the monsoon
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monsoon when haboobs - with wind gusts up to 100 mph - are most likely to form
Many people are killed on the highway because either theydont pull off to the side or if they do theyleave their foot on the brake said Kirk Astroth the associate dean of the University of Arizona College ofAgriculture and Life Sciences
Astroth who took inspiration from similar apps warning about snow storms developed an app to alertmotorists about pending dust storms
Dustin Krugel public information officer at the Arizona Department of Transportation said the appalongside other tools such as the ADOT twitter feed overhead signs on the freeway the 511 dial upsystem and social media outlets are ways drivers can find out about dust storms before hitting the road
Our top recommendation is to avoid getting caught in one of those dust storms Krugel said However alot of these dust storms seem to strike out of nowhere
For those who do get caught in a dust storm Krugel recommended pulling off the paved roadway comingto a complete stop and turning off all of the lights This prevents other motorists from thinking the car isstill moving and possibly hitting it
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June 23 2013 1200 am bull Kimberly Matas Arizona Daily Star 0
Summer driving especially on highways sometimes can be dangerous
The sky is clear one minute then the next a wall of reddish-tan dust blocks out the sun envelopsthe roadway and drivers find themselves trapped in a haboob
Interstate 10 from Tucson north to Phoenix and east toward New Mexico are corridors where duststorms develop quickly and dust-related crashes have occurred
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Officials at the Arizona Department of Transportation suggest drivers alter travel plans to avoidsuch dangerous conditions but thats not always possible so the agency offers tips on its websitefor reducing the risks
The Pull Aside Stay Alive public awareness campaign educates drivers about what to do - andwhat not to do - if drivers encounter dust storms
Driving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided ADOT Director JohnHalikowski said in a news release During monsoon season drivers and their passengers mustdo their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Its better to alter travel plansthan to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if youre on the road and a dust stormsuddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm
Haboob Haiku Challenge
Someone over at ADOT was feeling whimsical when thinking of ways to spread the word aboutsummer driving hazards
For the second year the department has launched its Haboob Haiku Challenge encouragingpoets - and motorists - to create vivid messages in just 17 syllables to remind everyone about thedangers of driving during dust storms
Its part of the agencys Pull Aside Stay Alive campaign
The Japanese-style poems should follow the traditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables respectively
Throughout the summer ADOT will be accepting submissions on its social media sites Facebookthe ADOT blog and Twitter with the hashtag HaboobHaiku
Last year ADOT received 600 submissions including these favorites
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This is not Tatooine Luke
Pull over now man
bull Dust blows swirls and grows
Roadways become danger zones
Pull over lights off
bull Wham bam dust storm jam
Cant see dont drive pull over
Lights out til all clear
SOURCE Arizona Department of Transportation
Dust storms
Dust storms can develop quickly and unexpectedly
ADOT has tips for drivers who find themselves on the road when one blows in
bull Avoid driving into or through the dust storm
bull Check traffic immediately around the vehicle and begin slowing down
bull Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway And completely exitthe highway if possible
bull Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely offthe paved portion of the roadway
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bull Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away fromwhere other vehicles may travel
bull Turn off all vehicle lights including emergency flashers
bull Set the emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
bull Stay in the vehicle with seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Go to wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg for more dust storm driving tips and educational videos
SOURCE Arizona Department of Transportation
Contact reporter Kimberly Matas at kmatasazstarnetcom or at 573-4191
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ADOT invites you to haiku about haboobs File photo
As part of the Arizona Department ofTransportationrsquos efforts to spread the word aboutdust storm safety the agency is once again askingpeople to channel their inner poets and send in theirhaboob haikus
Haboob Haiku Year Two is underway throughADOTrsquos social media sites
ADOT first issued the Haboob Haiku Challenge lastyear as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo duststorm awareness campaign The challenge was sucha smashing success worldwide media featured someof the 600 haiku submissions
The ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign re-launchedTuesday as part of Arizona Monsoon AwarenessWeek The campaign runs through the summer reminding drivers about the dangers of dust storms andmonsoon storms
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry that follows the traditional rules of three lines of five sevenand five syllables respectively The haikus are designed to reinforce ADOTrsquos public safety message urgingdrivers to avoid driving into or through a dust storm at all costs Drivers are instead encouraged to pull offthe roadway and wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drive with reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in their haboob haikus to the following ADOT social media sites
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Some of the favorite haboob haikus from last year include
Yoursquore not a Jedi This is not Tatooine Luke Pull over now manDust blows swirls and grows Roadways become danger zones Pull over lights offWham bam dust storm jam Canrsquot see donrsquot drive pull over Lights out rsquotil all clear
Dust storm driving tips and educational videos can be found at wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg
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PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
Maricopa residents spotted the massive wall of dust moving intotheir area July 18Photographer Patrick ArvisoCopyright 2011 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved Thismaterial may not be published broadcast rewritten orredistributed
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during dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (include HaboobHaiku) Facebookand the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videos about dust storm safetyon the campaign website
Copyright 2013 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved This material may not be published broadcastrewritten or redistributed
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Monsoon 2013 Tips on staying safe
Posted Saturday June 15 2013 111 pm | Updated 403 amSun Jun 16 2013
By Brenda Carrasco Special to AFN | 0 comments
With the monsoon season officially beginningtomorrow June 15 Arizonans should be aware of thepossible dangers the monsoon can bring both on theroad and at home Thunderstorms flash floods heavyrain
zero-visibility haboobs are all severe weather thatwill be seen during the next couple of months
For the second year in a row the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) has teamed up with theGovernorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the ArizonaDepartment of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service for their campaign ldquoPull Aside StayAliverdquo Together they seek to educate Arizona driverson the dangers of being caught in a dust storm andon staying safe in dangerous driving conditions
Turning off all lights while pulling to the side of theroad is vital in avoiding accidents
ldquoDrivers tend to see the taillights and follow the lightand end up running into the back of the vehiclesrdquo
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bull A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability arealways the top factors in preventing crashes
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said ADOTrsquos Ryan Harding
Dust storms and other monsoon-related weathercan happen unexpectedly and motorists areencouraged to wait out the storms for their ownsafety
Remember that when there is a reported ldquoDustStorm Watchrdquo this means the conditions are ideal fora dust storm to form however when there is a ldquoDustStorm Warningrdquo a dust storm is imminent anddrivers should attempt to get off the road as soon aspossible
Flash floods can also cause great damage both toyou and your vehicle Arizonarsquos section 28-910 of theArizona Revised Statutes known as the ldquoStupidMotorist Lawrdquo states that motorists who decide tocross any barricade during flooding and whobecome stranded can be billed up to $2000 for theemergency services
Even if you believe your vehicle can make it acrosssafely it is better to avoid flooded streets andwashes as the fast moving current can potentiallyoverpower your vehicle
What many Arizonans donrsquot consider is the possibilityof their homes flooding AAA insurance encourageshomeowners to ldquoreview your homeownerrsquos policyEnsure they are protected against storm damageincluding a flood Standard homeownerrsquos policies donot have flood coveragerdquo
Heavy rain can cause major damage if the waterlevels get high enough Personal belongings such
as electronics furniture and your homersquos infrastructure can be damaged and without flood coverage thedamage will not be covered by your insurance
ldquoWhen it comes to flood insurance talk to your agent and check if you are in a specific high risk area sincethese can vary from specific areas and neighborhoodsrdquo said John Candaso from AAA
He said you can check if your Ahwatukee home is in a flood area by visiting floodsmartgov and filling out theflood risk profile
Arizona motorists will be notified of any dangerous weather this season via electronic highway boards newsand television stations and social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook ADOT also encouragesdrivers to spread the word on the importance of pulling over while caught in bad weather The ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo will be back this year on Twitter where users are encouraged to write their own Haiku about stayingsafe this monsoon season Use the hashtag HaboobHaiku for the chance to be retweeted by ArizonaDOTso others can view your poetry
bull Brenda Carrasco is a junior at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona
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bull Donrsquot tailgate Stopping distances are greateron wet slippery roads
bull Insurance policy Motorists generally need acomprehensive policy to be protected againststorm damage Liability coverage only forexample does not cover damage from hailwind or rain
bull Secure outdoor furniture fixtures and garbagecans Even in weak storms these easily canblow over causing damage to the objecthomes or people
bull Allow extra time to get to a destination Trafficis heavier in bad weather
bull Prepare for electrical surges and outagesProtect sensitive electronics such ascomputers gaming systems or televisions byusing surge protectors Also keep flashlightsand batteries handy
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Monsoon driving tips from ADOT
Posted Friday June 14 2013 800 am
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15
ADOT along with the Governorrsquos Office of HighwaySafety the Arizona Department of Public Safety andthe National Weather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull
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Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaignincluding television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do(and what not to do) when they encounter duststorms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers
and their passengers must do their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm
ldquoItrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the roadand a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku
Anyone can channel their inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers ofdriving in dust storms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
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Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) andbegin slowing down
Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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Monsoon Safety how to avoid becoming astupid motoristPosted Jun 11 2013 703 AM by Samantha Ptashkin Updated Jun 11 2013 713 AM
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Some drivers get lucky crossing the water but chances are if youdont play it safe youll end up stranded Ive seen some washeswhere its just a little trickle and then a few moments later theres a bigflood coming your way Suitt says
Deputy Suitt says if there is water on the road your best bet is to takeanother route Especially at night you cant tell how deep that water is so why notavoid it all together Suitt says
If you cant find another way pull over to the side of the road until the storm subsidesTurn off your lights because you dont want anyone else to come up behind youthinking youre still driving Suitt says
The same advice goes for drivers who find themselves in the middle of a dust stormalong I-10 When you see a wall of dust approaching that is the time to take actionand pull off to the side of the roadway says Dustin Krugel of ADOT
Krugel says the road between Tucson and Casa Grande is especially prone to duststorms
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorgto showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages Thewebsite also includes a tip sheet which ADOT encourages drivers to print and keephandy in their vehicle
To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies -including electronic highway message boards social and traditional mediacommunication with ADOT staff and law enforcement officers in the field televisionand radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies - to keepinformation flowing to motorists
The most important thing to remember when driving in a dust storm or during heavyrains is to go slowly and be smart
Suitt says drivers who pass through flood barricades and get stuck could face up to a
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Poet and you know it ADOT seekshaboob haikus
Posted Thursday June 13 2013 804 am
Weslie Swift ABC 15 | 0 comments
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
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A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that followsthe traditional rules of three lines of five seven andfive syllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (includeHaboobHaiku) Facebook and the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videosabout dust storm safety on the campaign website
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This monsoon season drivers arereminded to lsquoPull Aside Stay Aliversquo
Posted Wednesday June 12 2013 100 am
Staff Reports | 0 comments
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15 ADOTalong with the Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television andradio public-education announcements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when theyencounter dust storms
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ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season driversand their passengers must do their part by planningahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better toalter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and adust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do notdrive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have totake and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku Anyone can channeltheir inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers of driving in duststorms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
-Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
-If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) and
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begin slowing down
-Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
-Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
-Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
-Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
-Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
-Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
-Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
-A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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PHOENIX (KGUN9-TV) - To raise awareness of the haboob hazard the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) ran a Haboob Haiku challenge asking for the 5-7-5 syllablepoems via social media
Haboob storms can become a major hazard for drivers and are most common during thesummer monsoon which began June 15
KGUN9 On Your Side put Producer Cailyn to the test this year and little did we know sheturned out to be quite the poet
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Voting for the Haboob Haiku contest ends on Wednesday June 26
ADOT will announce the winner next Friday The winner doesnt get a prize but majorbragging rights
To vote for your favorite click here
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2) Target audience While the target audience was all drivers on Arizona roads there was special attention given to reaching
the ldquoDisneyland Trafficrdquo ndash those visitors just passing through the state who might encounter a dust storm but who are not exposed to the regular public service announcements To reach this audience radio ads were secured and news coverage generated by this news release bolstered sustained efforts to promote this message to effectively reach this pass-through traffic The targeted audience primarily focused on traffic on the Interstate 10 corridor between Phoenix and Tucson the statersquos two major metropolitan areas with a combined population of more than five million residents This is a heavily traveled corridor for commercial traffic and taking a ldquocontent marketingrdquo approach the news release was shared with trucking companies travel bureaus and other direct-to-driver sources to reproduce in newsletters and employee communiques Beyond pass-through and commercial traffic ADOT took extra efforts to reach out to the Spanish-speaking community including newspapers south of the border to help educate drivers entering the state from Mexico These efforts were successful with the Spanish-version of this release distributed at various consulates in Mexico and Arizona to reach out to the Spanish-speaking audience in addition to widespread media dissemination
3) Measurable results The news release generated more than 25 clips from media across Arizona ndash both within and beyond the
dust-prone areas In addition every commercial broadcast TV station in the state ndash seven in Phoenix five in Tucson and three in Yuma ndash covered the campaign with an emphasis on the safety tips for drivers and the ldquoHaboob Haiku Challengerdquo Total estimated advertising-equivalency value was at least $115860 for the coverage generated by this news release making it the top publicity-value news release for the agency in 2013 A recent public survey conducted by ADOT found that 707 percent of respondents had an awareness of the ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign in part through the aggressive media relations demonstrated by this release These driver tips also have a high awareness among reporters with all television news stations mentioning them and highlighting ADOTrsquos campaign during their annual summer monsoon-weather special reports Media relations has been a cornerstone in the strategy to reach out to drivers across the state The ldquoHaboob Haiku Challengerdquo was wildly successful with more than 300 unique haikus submitted from across the US (and a few from international locations) While a creative way to draw attention to the campaign and get people thinking about the driver tips the creativity did not overshadow the message The haikus submitted primarily through social media focused on the dangers presented by dust storms and the ldquopull asiderdquo messaging The winning haiku as voted on by the public was ldquoOh snap crackle pop Dust has you blind pull over or yoursquoll want to cryrdquo For 2013 Arizona recorded one significant dust-related crash a 19-vehicle pileup on Interstate 10 Law enforcement however reported that more drivers pulled to the side of the highway during the storm heeding the advice of the release There were fewer injury crashes in 2013 than reflected by the six-year annual average of eight dust-related crashes with injuries on Arizona highways There are a total of about 193 dust-related crashes each year on all Arizona roads that number also decreased in 2013 while the number of dust storms remained constant While it is difficult to directly attribute the lower-than-average number of dust-related injury and non-injury crashes solely to the ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo news release and associated campaign it is encouraging to see data suggesting that a difference has been made in driver behavior
For Immediate Release June 10 2013 Contact ADOT Public Information Office
newsazdotgov -or- 18009498057
This monsoon season drivers are reminded to lsquoPull Aside Stay Aliversquo ADOTrsquos dust storm public awareness campaign ramps up as Monsoon Awareness Week begins
PHOENIX ndash The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts to educate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15 ADOT along with the Arizona Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the National Weather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television and radio public-education announcements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when they encounter dust storms ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information to drivers before they get caught in a low-visibility dust storm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation is to avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided This is a message that canrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT Director John Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers and their passengers must do their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take and remember to never drive distractedrdquo Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridor between Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdash including electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staff and law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOT encourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engage Arizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts (httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob Haiku Challengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku Anyone can channel their inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers of driving in dust storms
This monsoon season drivers are reminded to lsquoPull Aside Stay Aliversquo 2-2-2
ADOT Office of Public Information 206 South 17th Avenue Phoenix Arizona 85007
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) and begin slowing down
Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possible Completely exit the highway if you can
Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the paved portion of the roadway
Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where other vehicles may travel
Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel at reduced speeds
A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
NOTE to EDITORS The audio and video editions of the public education spots are available for download from the Arizona Broadcasters Associationrsquos FTP site ADOT staff members are available for interviews about dust storm safety tips and the awareness campaign We encourage your online news teams to engage in our social media efforts and ADOT staff members are available to assist in those efforts Please use the following YouTube embed codes to share the public-education video on your websites (English Version) httpyoutuberWp-Gsqqcy4 ltiframe width=560 height=315 src=httpwwwyoutubecomembedrWp-Gsqqcy4 frameborder=0 allowfullscreengtltiframegt (Spanish Version) httpyoutubeTYbmW8HQX8Y ltiframe width=560 height=315 src=httpwwwyoutubecomembedTYbmW8HQX8Y frameborder=0 allowfullscreengtltiframegt
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ADOT brings back the Haboob Haiku for a second yearBy Rikki MitchellCREATED JUN 12 2013
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PHOENIX (KGUN9-TV) - The Arizona Department of Transportation is asking people tochannel their inner poets and submit Haiku poems to spread the word about dust stormsafety
ADOT first began the Haboob Haiku challenge last year and is bringing it back for a secondround
A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that follows the rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables respectively
ADOT wants the haikus to reinforce its public safety message urging drivers to avoid drivinginto or through a dust storm at all costs
ADOT encourages anyone and everyone to send in their haboob haikus through ADOTs
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Some examples of haikus last year include
Youre not a Jedi This is not Tatooine Luke Pull over now man
Dust blows swirls and grows Roadways become danger zones Pull over lights off
Wham bam dust storm jam Cant see dont drive pull over Lights out til all clear
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ADOT gives driving tips for monsoon seasonBy Nadine Arroyo Rodriguez on 06112013
Arizonas monsoon season gets underway Saturday State transportation officials are urging drivers to be cautious during the summerstorms by reintroducing their dust storm awareness campaign
The public awareness program reminds motorists of what to do when trapped in a dust storm
ADOT says drivers should avoid driving in a dust storm and to be prepared to adjust travel plans when there are warnings of oneapproaching And if drivers find themselves in a dust storm state transportation officials say pull off the highway and park
ADOT also advises to turn off all you car lights keep your foot off the break pedal and stay inside the vehicle while the dust stormpasses
For the second summer ADOT is sponsoring a Haboob Haiku contest on social media Click here for more information
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PHOENIX (AP) -- State transportation officials are reactivating a publicawareness campaign as the threat of dangerous dust storms increaseswith the summer monsoon
The Department of Transportation says motorists should avoid driving intodust storms in the first place by planning ahead and being prepared tochange travel plans
The driver-safety campaign advises motorists who find themselves in a
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The driver-safety campaign advises motorists who find themselves in adust storm to pull off the highway and park in a safe place off thepavement
Other recommendations include turning off all lights keeping your foot offthe brake and staying in the vehicle while waiting for the storm to pass
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Posted Jun 11 2013 904 AM EDTUpdated Jun 11 2013 912 AM EDT
PHOENIX (AP) -- State transportation officials are reactivating apublic awareness campaign as the threat of dangerous dust stormsincreases with the summer monsoon The Department of Transportation says motorists should avoiddriving into dust storms in the first place by planning ahead andbeing prepared to change travel plans The driver-safety campaign advises motorists who find themselvesin a dust storm to pull off the highway and park in a safe place offthe pavement Other recommendations include turn off all lights keeping your footoff the brake and staying in the vehicle while waiting for the stormto pass
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ADOT turns to poetry for public awareness of dust storms
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Posted Jun 11 2013 151 PM EDTUpdated Jun 12 2013 937 AM EDT
By Dawn Alexander - email
It is that time of year when dust storms take over the Valleyso to help spread the word about dust storm safety Arizonas Department ofTransportation has launched their second Haboob Haiku Challenge
For the second year ADOT is asking peopleto get creative and submit their haboobhaiku to ADOTs social media sitesADOT launched their Pull Aside Stay Alivedust storm campaign Monday as part oftheir Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week
Last year more than 600 haboob haikuswere submitted and featured worldwide The haikus are used to help reminddrivers about the dangers of the giant dust storms along with the monsoonstorms
You can submit your Haboob Haiku on ADOTs twitter page usingHaboobHaiku ADOTs Facebook page or ADOTs blog ADOT is using the
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Haboob Haikus to help enhance public safety awareness that encourages drivers to avoid driving into or througha dust storm ADOT encourages drivers to pull over and wait out a dust storm versus driving through a dust storm
A haiku is Japanese poetry that follows the traditional rules of three lines of five seven and five syllablesrespectively
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PHOENIX ndash As part of the Arizona Department of Transportationrsquos efforts to spread the word about dust stormsafety the agency is once again asking people to channel their inner poets and send in their haboob haikus
ldquoHaboob Haiku Year Twordquo is now underway through ADOTrsquos social media sites ADOT first issued the ldquoHaboobHaiku Challengerdquo last year as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo dust storm awareness campaign The challengewas such a smashing success that worldwide media featured some of the 600 haiku submissions
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry thatfollows the traditional rules of three lines of five sevenand five syllables respectively The haikus aredesigned to reinforce ADOTrsquos public safety message
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urging drivers to avoid driving into or through a duststorm at all costs
Drivers are instead encouraged to pull off the roadwayand wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drivewith reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in theirhaboob haikus to the following ADOT social mediasites
bull Twitter httpstwittercomArizonaDOT useHaboobHaiku
bull Facebook wwwFacebookcomAZDOT
bull ADOT Blog httpadotblogblogspotcom
Some of the favorite haboob haikus from last year include
bull Yoursquore not a Jedi This is not Tatooine Luke Pull over now man
bull Dust blows swirls and grows Roadways become danger zones Pull over lights off
bull Wham bam dust storm jam Canrsquot see donrsquot drive pull over Lights out rsquotil all clear
Dust storm driving tips and educational videos can be found at wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg
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ADOT warns drivers to stay off the road during dust storms
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PHOENIX - The monsoon season officially kicks off Saturday andthat means well probably be seeing dust storms in the next fewweeks
These storms can be deadly if youre out in your car when they hit
Being on the road when a dust storm hits is not a safe place to be Visibility can get so low you cant see the hood of your car Thatswhy the Arizona Department of Transportation is warning drivers tostay off the road if you can during a dust storm
A blinding dust storm caused a 30 car pileup along the Interstate 10near Picacho Peak in October 2011 leaving a Texas man dead inthe chain reaction crash
You know its hard to predict -- we dont know what kind of asummer were going to have said ADOTs Doug Nintzel We justwant drivers to be ready
Olga Torres got caught in a dust storm on I-10 last monsoon seasonwith her children in the car
I stayed inside the car and just pulled over she said Very hardto see
If you do find yourself driving in the middle of a dust storm the firstthing to do is to look around your car Check your mirrors to makesure there are no other vehicles right around you Then slow downand pull off to the side of the road And not just onto the shoulder --all the way off the pavement
Then turn off your lights so other cars dont try to follow you Thatswhat causes pileups
Drivers need to take this seriously -- its not just something that yousay -- oh it will happen to somebody else These things do happenand you have to be ready said Nintzel
Olga says it can be a scary experience and if she knows that
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another storm is coming I stay home definitely I dont want to go through it again
ADOT has a video and some things you will want to keep in mind if you do find yourself out on theroads during a dust storm Its a good idea to look at it even if youve lived here for a while
The main thing though if you know a dust storm is popping up and you can stay off the roads -thats the best idea of all
ADOT Pull Aside - Stay Alive
Will you know what to do in a dust storm
pullasidestayaliveorg
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PHOENIX -- With the hottest day of theyear showing up earlier than usualmonsoon season is expected to arrivejust as quickly
While most of us delight in thesoaking rains that are synonymouswith the monsoon the season is also full of severe weather dangers thatcan damage property and threaten the safety of Arizonans said WendySmith-Reeve director of the Arizona Division of Emergency Management
Gov Jan Brewer proclaimed June 9-14 Moonsoon Awareness Week inArizona which is a week before the official beginning of monsoon seasonLasting until late September it consists of afternoon thunderstormsproducing lightning high winds and heavy rains It also includes weatherdangers like flash flooding or dust storms
Heres how you can get ready for Arizonas most notorious naturaldisaster
At home make sure you have enough food water and emergencysupplies on hand to last 72 hours in case the power goes out Flashlightsshould have extra batteries and first aid supplies should be readilyavailable
Items that can blow away in the wind such as outdoor fixtures furnitureand small trees should be secured
Also be sure to review your homeowners policy According to AAAstandard ones do not typically have flood coverage
On the road take particular caution when you see a dust stormapproaching The best thing to do is avoid driving into a wall of dustInstead pull to the side of the road as quickly as possible turn off yourlights and wait it out
However its better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions said John Halikowski director of the ArizonaDepartment of Transportation
To help increase awareness of safe driving ADOT is hosting its secondHaboob Haiku Challenge People can submit their 17-syllable poems via
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Haboob Haiku Year Two Dust storm poetryShakespeares got nothing on thisMore great haiku please
PHOENIX mdash As part of the Arizona Department ofTransportationrsquos efforts to spread the word about dust stormsafety the agency is once again asking people to channel theirinner poets and send in their haboob haikus
Haboob Haiku Year Two gets underway today through ADOTrsquossocial media sites ADOT first issued the Haboob HaikuChallenge last year as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo duststorm awareness campaign The challenge was such a smashingsuccess that worldwide media featured some of the 600 haikusubmissions The ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign re-launchedyesterday as part of Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week Thecampaign will run through the summer reminding drivers aboutthe dangers of dust storms and monsoon storms
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and five syllablesrespectively The haikus are designed to reinforce ADOTrsquos publicsafety message urging drivers to avoid driving into or through adust storm at all costs Drivers are instead encouraged to pull offthe roadway and wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drivewith reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in their haboob
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haikus to the following ADOT social media sites
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Some of the favorite haboob haikus from last year include
Yoursquore not a Jedi This is not Tatooine Luke Pull overnow manDust blows swirls and grows Roadways become dangerzones Pull over lights offWham bam dust storm jam Canrsquot see donrsquot drive pullover Lights out rsquotil all clear
Dust storm driving tips and educational videos can be found atwwwPullAsideStayAliveorg
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TUCSON (KGUN9-TV) - The countdown is on -- just 5 days until the official start of monsoonWhile there arent clouds yet first responders are preparing for natures fury
Water rescues are a scene all too common across southern Arizona during monsoon but theflooding doesnt have to lead to tragedy according to Dustin Krugel of the Arizona DOTDrivers need to take extra precaution said Krugel If there is significant amount of water onthe roadway its just not worth risking your car and potentially getting stuck into one of thesefloods and not only that it could potentially save your life
For firefighters training has already taken place so first responders can be prepared beforethe first drops hit the ground
The weather is going to bring rescues and thats not if its when it happens said Tucson FireCaptain Barrett Baker We have to be proactive and make sure everybody is fresh on the
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Donrsquot drive in dust storms says ADOTPosted by John Wright June 11 2013
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The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can drive head-on into a duststorm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts to educatedrivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15th ADOT along withthe Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the National Weather Servicehas reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when they encounter dust storms
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ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information to drivers before they get caught in a low-visibility dust storm Thisyear the agencyrsquos top recommendation is to avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided This is a message that canrsquot be emphasizedenoughrdquo said ADOT Director John Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers and their passengers must do theirpart by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drivethrough dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take andremember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridor betweenPhoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdash includingelectronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staff and lawenforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies mdashto keep information flowing to motorists
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Dust storms can create hazards on the roadWednesday June 12 2013Posted 855 pm
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With the start of Arizonas monsoon season June 15comes the threat of dust storms while on the road
Dust storms form when strong winds of up to 60mph kick up sand and debris creating a wall of dustas high as several thousand feet
You can reduce visibility to zero so youre basicallydriving blind in a motor vehicle And that is not safeat all said Dustin Krugel spokesperson of theArizona Department of Transportation (ADOT)
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Making the Grade Movies with MitchMore than 100 dust storms have been reportedacross Arizona in the last decade and one to threedust storms will move through the Phoenix area peryear according to the National Oceanic andAtmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Be on the lookout for limited visibility And whenyour visibility starts getting reduced thats a goodtime for you to look for a safe place to pull over theside of the roadway Krugel said
ADOTs campaign is reminding drivers to Pull AsideStay Alive
Come to a complete stop Turn off all your lightsand set your emergency break And simply keepyour seatbelt buckled and wait out the storm saidKrugel
And one of the reasons we tell drivers to turn off alltheir vehicle lights--you dont want those vehiclesthat are trailing you to follow you thinking youre amoving vehicle
Its difficult to predict when and where these duststorms will hit and dust storms can form seeminglyout of nowhere but these safety tips can helpdrivers prepare for the sudden dangers
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June 25 2013
Arizona typically experiences two dust storms seasons In the spring these storms are usually caused bylarge-scale weather systems moving across the state The second season comes with the monsoon
Monsoon related dust storms tend to be shorter in duration but they can be more intense It is during the
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monsoon when haboobs - with wind gusts up to 100 mph - are most likely to form
Many people are killed on the highway because either theydont pull off to the side or if they do theyleave their foot on the brake said Kirk Astroth the associate dean of the University of Arizona College ofAgriculture and Life Sciences
Astroth who took inspiration from similar apps warning about snow storms developed an app to alertmotorists about pending dust storms
Dustin Krugel public information officer at the Arizona Department of Transportation said the appalongside other tools such as the ADOT twitter feed overhead signs on the freeway the 511 dial upsystem and social media outlets are ways drivers can find out about dust storms before hitting the road
Our top recommendation is to avoid getting caught in one of those dust storms Krugel said However alot of these dust storms seem to strike out of nowhere
For those who do get caught in a dust storm Krugel recommended pulling off the paved roadway comingto a complete stop and turning off all of the lights This prevents other motorists from thinking the car isstill moving and possibly hitting it
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June 23 2013 1200 am bull Kimberly Matas Arizona Daily Star 0
Summer driving especially on highways sometimes can be dangerous
The sky is clear one minute then the next a wall of reddish-tan dust blocks out the sun envelopsthe roadway and drivers find themselves trapped in a haboob
Interstate 10 from Tucson north to Phoenix and east toward New Mexico are corridors where duststorms develop quickly and dust-related crashes have occurred
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Officials at the Arizona Department of Transportation suggest drivers alter travel plans to avoidsuch dangerous conditions but thats not always possible so the agency offers tips on its websitefor reducing the risks
The Pull Aside Stay Alive public awareness campaign educates drivers about what to do - andwhat not to do - if drivers encounter dust storms
Driving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided ADOT Director JohnHalikowski said in a news release During monsoon season drivers and their passengers mustdo their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Its better to alter travel plansthan to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if youre on the road and a dust stormsuddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm
Haboob Haiku Challenge
Someone over at ADOT was feeling whimsical when thinking of ways to spread the word aboutsummer driving hazards
For the second year the department has launched its Haboob Haiku Challenge encouragingpoets - and motorists - to create vivid messages in just 17 syllables to remind everyone about thedangers of driving during dust storms
Its part of the agencys Pull Aside Stay Alive campaign
The Japanese-style poems should follow the traditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables respectively
Throughout the summer ADOT will be accepting submissions on its social media sites Facebookthe ADOT blog and Twitter with the hashtag HaboobHaiku
Last year ADOT received 600 submissions including these favorites
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bull Youre not a Jedi
This is not Tatooine Luke
Pull over now man
bull Dust blows swirls and grows
Roadways become danger zones
Pull over lights off
bull Wham bam dust storm jam
Cant see dont drive pull over
Lights out til all clear
SOURCE Arizona Department of Transportation
Dust storms
Dust storms can develop quickly and unexpectedly
ADOT has tips for drivers who find themselves on the road when one blows in
bull Avoid driving into or through the dust storm
bull Check traffic immediately around the vehicle and begin slowing down
bull Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway And completely exitthe highway if possible
bull Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely offthe paved portion of the roadway
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bull Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away fromwhere other vehicles may travel
bull Turn off all vehicle lights including emergency flashers
bull Set the emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
bull Stay in the vehicle with seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Go to wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg for more dust storm driving tips and educational videos
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Contact reporter Kimberly Matas at kmatasazstarnetcom or at 573-4191
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ADOT invites you to haiku about haboobs File photo
As part of the Arizona Department ofTransportationrsquos efforts to spread the word aboutdust storm safety the agency is once again askingpeople to channel their inner poets and send in theirhaboob haikus
Haboob Haiku Year Two is underway throughADOTrsquos social media sites
ADOT first issued the Haboob Haiku Challenge lastyear as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo duststorm awareness campaign The challenge was sucha smashing success worldwide media featured someof the 600 haiku submissions
The ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign re-launchedTuesday as part of Arizona Monsoon AwarenessWeek The campaign runs through the summer reminding drivers about the dangers of dust storms andmonsoon storms
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry that follows the traditional rules of three lines of five sevenand five syllables respectively The haikus are designed to reinforce ADOTrsquos public safety message urgingdrivers to avoid driving into or through a dust storm at all costs Drivers are instead encouraged to pull offthe roadway and wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drive with reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in their haboob haikus to the following ADOT social media sites
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Yoursquore not a Jedi This is not Tatooine Luke Pull over now manDust blows swirls and grows Roadways become danger zones Pull over lights offWham bam dust storm jam Canrsquot see donrsquot drive pull over Lights out rsquotil all clear
Dust storm driving tips and educational videos can be found at wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg
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By Weslie Sw ift
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
Maricopa residents spotted the massive wall of dust moving intotheir area July 18Photographer Patrick ArvisoCopyright 2011 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved Thismaterial may not be published broadcast rewritten orredistributed
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during dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (include HaboobHaiku) Facebookand the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videos about dust storm safetyon the campaign website
Copyright 2013 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved This material may not be published broadcastrewritten or redistributed
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Monsoon 2013 Tips on staying safe
Posted Saturday June 15 2013 111 pm | Updated 403 amSun Jun 16 2013
By Brenda Carrasco Special to AFN | 0 comments
With the monsoon season officially beginningtomorrow June 15 Arizonans should be aware of thepossible dangers the monsoon can bring both on theroad and at home Thunderstorms flash floods heavyrain
zero-visibility haboobs are all severe weather thatwill be seen during the next couple of months
For the second year in a row the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) has teamed up with theGovernorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the ArizonaDepartment of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service for their campaign ldquoPull Aside StayAliverdquo Together they seek to educate Arizona driverson the dangers of being caught in a dust storm andon staying safe in dangerous driving conditions
Turning off all lights while pulling to the side of theroad is vital in avoiding accidents
ldquoDrivers tend to see the taillights and follow the lightand end up running into the back of the vehiclesrdquo
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bull A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability arealways the top factors in preventing crashes
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said ADOTrsquos Ryan Harding
Dust storms and other monsoon-related weathercan happen unexpectedly and motorists areencouraged to wait out the storms for their ownsafety
Remember that when there is a reported ldquoDustStorm Watchrdquo this means the conditions are ideal fora dust storm to form however when there is a ldquoDustStorm Warningrdquo a dust storm is imminent anddrivers should attempt to get off the road as soon aspossible
Flash floods can also cause great damage both toyou and your vehicle Arizonarsquos section 28-910 of theArizona Revised Statutes known as the ldquoStupidMotorist Lawrdquo states that motorists who decide tocross any barricade during flooding and whobecome stranded can be billed up to $2000 for theemergency services
Even if you believe your vehicle can make it acrosssafely it is better to avoid flooded streets andwashes as the fast moving current can potentiallyoverpower your vehicle
What many Arizonans donrsquot consider is the possibilityof their homes flooding AAA insurance encourageshomeowners to ldquoreview your homeownerrsquos policyEnsure they are protected against storm damageincluding a flood Standard homeownerrsquos policies donot have flood coveragerdquo
Heavy rain can cause major damage if the waterlevels get high enough Personal belongings such
as electronics furniture and your homersquos infrastructure can be damaged and without flood coverage thedamage will not be covered by your insurance
ldquoWhen it comes to flood insurance talk to your agent and check if you are in a specific high risk area sincethese can vary from specific areas and neighborhoodsrdquo said John Candaso from AAA
He said you can check if your Ahwatukee home is in a flood area by visiting floodsmartgov and filling out theflood risk profile
Arizona motorists will be notified of any dangerous weather this season via electronic highway boards newsand television stations and social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook ADOT also encouragesdrivers to spread the word on the importance of pulling over while caught in bad weather The ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo will be back this year on Twitter where users are encouraged to write their own Haiku about stayingsafe this monsoon season Use the hashtag HaboobHaiku for the chance to be retweeted by ArizonaDOTso others can view your poetry
bull Brenda Carrasco is a junior at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona
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bull Secure outdoor furniture fixtures and garbagecans Even in weak storms these easily canblow over causing damage to the objecthomes or people
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Monsoon driving tips from ADOT
Posted Friday June 14 2013 800 am
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15
ADOT along with the Governorrsquos Office of HighwaySafety the Arizona Department of Public Safety andthe National Weather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull
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Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaignincluding television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do(and what not to do) when they encounter duststorms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers
and their passengers must do their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm
ldquoItrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the roadand a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku
Anyone can channel their inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers ofdriving in dust storms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
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Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) andbegin slowing down
Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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TUCSON- When the clouds roll in and lightning strikes Tucson roadsturn dangerous
Its hard to tell how fast the water is going to rise says Deputy TracySuitt of the Pima County Sheriffs Department
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Some drivers get lucky crossing the water but chances are if youdont play it safe youll end up stranded Ive seen some washeswhere its just a little trickle and then a few moments later theres a bigflood coming your way Suitt says
Deputy Suitt says if there is water on the road your best bet is to takeanother route Especially at night you cant tell how deep that water is so why notavoid it all together Suitt says
If you cant find another way pull over to the side of the road until the storm subsidesTurn off your lights because you dont want anyone else to come up behind youthinking youre still driving Suitt says
The same advice goes for drivers who find themselves in the middle of a dust stormalong I-10 When you see a wall of dust approaching that is the time to take actionand pull off to the side of the roadway says Dustin Krugel of ADOT
Krugel says the road between Tucson and Casa Grande is especially prone to duststorms
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorgto showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages Thewebsite also includes a tip sheet which ADOT encourages drivers to print and keephandy in their vehicle
To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies -including electronic highway message boards social and traditional mediacommunication with ADOT staff and law enforcement officers in the field televisionand radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies - to keepinformation flowing to motorists
The most important thing to remember when driving in a dust storm or during heavyrains is to go slowly and be smart
Suitt says drivers who pass through flood barricades and get stuck could face up to a
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Poet and you know it ADOT seekshaboob haikus
Posted Thursday June 13 2013 804 am
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PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
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A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that followsthe traditional rules of three lines of five seven andfive syllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (includeHaboobHaiku) Facebook and the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videosabout dust storm safety on the campaign website
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This monsoon season drivers arereminded to lsquoPull Aside Stay Aliversquo
Posted Wednesday June 12 2013 100 am
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The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15 ADOTalong with the Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television andradio public-education announcements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when theyencounter dust storms
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encounter dust storms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season driversand their passengers must do their part by planningahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better toalter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and adust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do notdrive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have totake and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku Anyone can channeltheir inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers of driving in duststorms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
-Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
-If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) and
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begin slowing down
-Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
-Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
-Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
-Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
-Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
-Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
-Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
-A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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Vote for your favorite Haboob HaikuBy Ina RonquilloCREATED JUN 25 2013
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PHOENIX (KGUN9-TV) - To raise awareness of the haboob hazard the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) ran a Haboob Haiku challenge asking for the 5-7-5 syllablepoems via social media
Haboob storms can become a major hazard for drivers and are most common during thesummer monsoon which began June 15
KGUN9 On Your Side put Producer Cailyn to the test this year and little did we know sheturned out to be quite the poet
Producer Cailyn had her haiku selected as of the of the 10 finalists
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Voting for the Haboob Haiku contest ends on Wednesday June 26
ADOT will announce the winner next Friday The winner doesnt get a prize but majorbragging rights
To vote for your favorite click here
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This monsoon season drivers are reminded to lsquoPull Aside Stay Aliversquo ADOTrsquos dust storm public awareness campaign ramps up as Monsoon Awareness Week begins
PHOENIX ndash The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts to educate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15 ADOT along with the Arizona Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the National Weather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television and radio public-education announcements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when they encounter dust storms ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information to drivers before they get caught in a low-visibility dust storm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation is to avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided This is a message that canrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT Director John Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers and their passengers must do their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take and remember to never drive distractedrdquo Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridor between Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdash including electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staff and law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOT encourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engage Arizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts (httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob Haiku Challengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku Anyone can channel their inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers of driving in dust storms
This monsoon season drivers are reminded to lsquoPull Aside Stay Aliversquo 2-2-2
ADOT Office of Public Information 206 South 17th Avenue Phoenix Arizona 85007
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) and begin slowing down
Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possible Completely exit the highway if you can
Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the paved portion of the roadway
Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where other vehicles may travel
Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel at reduced speeds
A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
NOTE to EDITORS The audio and video editions of the public education spots are available for download from the Arizona Broadcasters Associationrsquos FTP site ADOT staff members are available for interviews about dust storm safety tips and the awareness campaign We encourage your online news teams to engage in our social media efforts and ADOT staff members are available to assist in those efforts Please use the following YouTube embed codes to share the public-education video on your websites (English Version) httpyoutuberWp-Gsqqcy4 ltiframe width=560 height=315 src=httpwwwyoutubecomembedrWp-Gsqqcy4 frameborder=0 allowfullscreengtltiframegt (Spanish Version) httpyoutubeTYbmW8HQX8Y ltiframe width=560 height=315 src=httpwwwyoutubecomembedTYbmW8HQX8Y frameborder=0 allowfullscreengtltiframegt
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ADOT brings back the Haboob Haiku for a second yearBy Rikki MitchellCREATED JUN 12 2013
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PHOENIX (KGUN9-TV) - The Arizona Department of Transportation is asking people tochannel their inner poets and submit Haiku poems to spread the word about dust stormsafety
ADOT first began the Haboob Haiku challenge last year and is bringing it back for a secondround
A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that follows the rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables respectively
ADOT wants the haikus to reinforce its public safety message urging drivers to avoid drivinginto or through a dust storm at all costs
ADOT encourages anyone and everyone to send in their haboob haikus through ADOTs
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social media sites which are Twitter (HaboobHaiku) Facebook and the ADOT Blog
Some examples of haikus last year include
Youre not a Jedi This is not Tatooine Luke Pull over now man
Dust blows swirls and grows Roadways become danger zones Pull over lights off
Wham bam dust storm jam Cant see dont drive pull over Lights out til all clear
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ADOT gives driving tips for monsoon seasonBy Nadine Arroyo Rodriguez on 06112013
Arizonas monsoon season gets underway Saturday State transportation officials are urging drivers to be cautious during the summerstorms by reintroducing their dust storm awareness campaign
The public awareness program reminds motorists of what to do when trapped in a dust storm
ADOT says drivers should avoid driving in a dust storm and to be prepared to adjust travel plans when there are warnings of oneapproaching And if drivers find themselves in a dust storm state transportation officials say pull off the highway and park
ADOT also advises to turn off all you car lights keep your foot off the break pedal and stay inside the vehicle while the dust stormpasses
For the second summer ADOT is sponsoring a Haboob Haiku contest on social media Click here for more information
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PHOENIX (AP) -- State transportation officials are reactivating a publicawareness campaign as the threat of dangerous dust storms increaseswith the summer monsoon
The Department of Transportation says motorists should avoid driving intodust storms in the first place by planning ahead and being prepared tochange travel plans
The driver-safety campaign advises motorists who find themselves in a
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The driver-safety campaign advises motorists who find themselves in adust storm to pull off the highway and park in a safe place off thepavement
Other recommendations include turning off all lights keeping your foot offthe brake and staying in the vehicle while waiting for the storm to pass
The campaigns motto is Pull aside stay alive ADOT has moreinformation about the campaign online
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ADOT reactivates dust storm awareness campaign
Posted Jun 11 2013 904 AM EDTUpdated Jun 11 2013 912 AM EDT
PHOENIX (AP) -- State transportation officials are reactivating apublic awareness campaign as the threat of dangerous dust stormsincreases with the summer monsoon The Department of Transportation says motorists should avoiddriving into dust storms in the first place by planning ahead andbeing prepared to change travel plans The driver-safety campaign advises motorists who find themselvesin a dust storm to pull off the highway and park in a safe place offthe pavement Other recommendations include turn off all lights keeping your footoff the brake and staying in the vehicle while waiting for the stormto pass
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ADOT turns to poetry for public awareness of dust storms
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Posted Jun 11 2013 151 PM EDTUpdated Jun 12 2013 937 AM EDT
By Dawn Alexander - email
It is that time of year when dust storms take over the Valleyso to help spread the word about dust storm safety Arizonas Department ofTransportation has launched their second Haboob Haiku Challenge
For the second year ADOT is asking peopleto get creative and submit their haboobhaiku to ADOTs social media sitesADOT launched their Pull Aside Stay Alivedust storm campaign Monday as part oftheir Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week
Last year more than 600 haboob haikuswere submitted and featured worldwide The haikus are used to help reminddrivers about the dangers of the giant dust storms along with the monsoonstorms
You can submit your Haboob Haiku on ADOTs twitter page usingHaboobHaiku ADOTs Facebook page or ADOTs blog ADOT is using the
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Haboob Haikus to help enhance public safety awareness that encourages drivers to avoid driving into or througha dust storm ADOT encourages drivers to pull over and wait out a dust storm versus driving through a dust storm
A haiku is Japanese poetry that follows the traditional rules of three lines of five seven and five syllablesrespectively
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PHOENIX ndash As part of the Arizona Department of Transportationrsquos efforts to spread the word about dust stormsafety the agency is once again asking people to channel their inner poets and send in their haboob haikus
ldquoHaboob Haiku Year Twordquo is now underway through ADOTrsquos social media sites ADOT first issued the ldquoHaboobHaiku Challengerdquo last year as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo dust storm awareness campaign The challengewas such a smashing success that worldwide media featured some of the 600 haiku submissions
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry thatfollows the traditional rules of three lines of five sevenand five syllables respectively The haikus aredesigned to reinforce ADOTrsquos public safety message
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urging drivers to avoid driving into or through a duststorm at all costs
Drivers are instead encouraged to pull off the roadwayand wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drivewith reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in theirhaboob haikus to the following ADOT social mediasites
bull Twitter httpstwittercomArizonaDOT useHaboobHaiku
bull Facebook wwwFacebookcomAZDOT
bull ADOT Blog httpadotblogblogspotcom
Some of the favorite haboob haikus from last year include
bull Yoursquore not a Jedi This is not Tatooine Luke Pull over now man
bull Dust blows swirls and grows Roadways become danger zones Pull over lights off
bull Wham bam dust storm jam Canrsquot see donrsquot drive pull over Lights out rsquotil all clear
Dust storm driving tips and educational videos can be found at wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg
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ADOT warns drivers to stay off the road during dust storms
Posted Jun 13 2013 806 PM EDTUpdated Jun 13 2013 818 PM EDT
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PHOENIX - The monsoon season officially kicks off Saturday andthat means well probably be seeing dust storms in the next fewweeks
These storms can be deadly if youre out in your car when they hit
Being on the road when a dust storm hits is not a safe place to be Visibility can get so low you cant see the hood of your car Thatswhy the Arizona Department of Transportation is warning drivers tostay off the road if you can during a dust storm
A blinding dust storm caused a 30 car pileup along the Interstate 10near Picacho Peak in October 2011 leaving a Texas man dead inthe chain reaction crash
You know its hard to predict -- we dont know what kind of asummer were going to have said ADOTs Doug Nintzel We justwant drivers to be ready
Olga Torres got caught in a dust storm on I-10 last monsoon seasonwith her children in the car
I stayed inside the car and just pulled over she said Very hardto see
If you do find yourself driving in the middle of a dust storm the firstthing to do is to look around your car Check your mirrors to makesure there are no other vehicles right around you Then slow downand pull off to the side of the road And not just onto the shoulder --all the way off the pavement
Then turn off your lights so other cars dont try to follow you Thatswhat causes pileups
Drivers need to take this seriously -- its not just something that yousay -- oh it will happen to somebody else These things do happenand you have to be ready said Nintzel
Olga says it can be a scary experience and if she knows that
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another storm is coming I stay home definitely I dont want to go through it again
ADOT has a video and some things you will want to keep in mind if you do find yourself out on theroads during a dust storm Its a good idea to look at it even if youve lived here for a while
The main thing though if you know a dust storm is popping up and you can stay off the roads -thats the best idea of all
ADOT Pull Aside - Stay Alive
Will you know what to do in a dust storm
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PHOENIX -- With the hottest day of theyear showing up earlier than usualmonsoon season is expected to arrivejust as quickly
While most of us delight in thesoaking rains that are synonymouswith the monsoon the season is also full of severe weather dangers thatcan damage property and threaten the safety of Arizonans said WendySmith-Reeve director of the Arizona Division of Emergency Management
Gov Jan Brewer proclaimed June 9-14 Moonsoon Awareness Week inArizona which is a week before the official beginning of monsoon seasonLasting until late September it consists of afternoon thunderstormsproducing lightning high winds and heavy rains It also includes weatherdangers like flash flooding or dust storms
Heres how you can get ready for Arizonas most notorious naturaldisaster
At home make sure you have enough food water and emergencysupplies on hand to last 72 hours in case the power goes out Flashlightsshould have extra batteries and first aid supplies should be readilyavailable
Items that can blow away in the wind such as outdoor fixtures furnitureand small trees should be secured
Also be sure to review your homeowners policy According to AAAstandard ones do not typically have flood coverage
On the road take particular caution when you see a dust stormapproaching The best thing to do is avoid driving into a wall of dustInstead pull to the side of the road as quickly as possible turn off yourlights and wait it out
However its better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions said John Halikowski director of the ArizonaDepartment of Transportation
To help increase awareness of safe driving ADOT is hosting its secondHaboob Haiku Challenge People can submit their 17-syllable poems via
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Haboob Haiku Year Two Dust storm poetryShakespeares got nothing on thisMore great haiku please
PHOENIX mdash As part of the Arizona Department ofTransportationrsquos efforts to spread the word about dust stormsafety the agency is once again asking people to channel theirinner poets and send in their haboob haikus
Haboob Haiku Year Two gets underway today through ADOTrsquossocial media sites ADOT first issued the Haboob HaikuChallenge last year as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo duststorm awareness campaign The challenge was such a smashingsuccess that worldwide media featured some of the 600 haikusubmissions The ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign re-launchedyesterday as part of Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week Thecampaign will run through the summer reminding drivers aboutthe dangers of dust storms and monsoon storms
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and five syllablesrespectively The haikus are designed to reinforce ADOTrsquos publicsafety message urging drivers to avoid driving into or through adust storm at all costs Drivers are instead encouraged to pull offthe roadway and wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drivewith reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in their haboob
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Twitter use HaboobHaikuFacebookADOT Blog
Some of the favorite haboob haikus from last year include
Yoursquore not a Jedi This is not Tatooine Luke Pull overnow manDust blows swirls and grows Roadways become dangerzones Pull over lights offWham bam dust storm jam Canrsquot see donrsquot drive pullover Lights out rsquotil all clear
Dust storm driving tips and educational videos can be found atwwwPullAsideStayAliveorg
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TUCSON (KGUN9-TV) - The countdown is on -- just 5 days until the official start of monsoonWhile there arent clouds yet first responders are preparing for natures fury
Water rescues are a scene all too common across southern Arizona during monsoon but theflooding doesnt have to lead to tragedy according to Dustin Krugel of the Arizona DOTDrivers need to take extra precaution said Krugel If there is significant amount of water onthe roadway its just not worth risking your car and potentially getting stuck into one of thesefloods and not only that it could potentially save your life
For firefighters training has already taken place so first responders can be prepared beforethe first drops hit the ground
The weather is going to bring rescues and thats not if its when it happens said Tucson FireCaptain Barrett Baker We have to be proactive and make sure everybody is fresh on the
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latest techniques that we are using and also the equipment With athletics you practicepractice practice that way when the game takes place you are not thinking you are reactingand its the same with monsoons and rescues
-- and rescues are just what firefighters are hoping to avoid this upcoming season
On average flash floods claim over 100 lives per year several of those in Arizona and withour severe weather season just around the corner first responders have one message turnaround dont drown
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Donrsquot drive in dust storms says ADOTPosted by John Wright June 11 2013
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The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can drive head-on into a duststorm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts to educatedrivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15th ADOT along withthe Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the National Weather Servicehas reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when they encounter dust storms
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ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information to drivers before they get caught in a low-visibility dust storm Thisyear the agencyrsquos top recommendation is to avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided This is a message that canrsquot be emphasizedenoughrdquo said ADOT Director John Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers and their passengers must do theirpart by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drivethrough dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take andremember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridor betweenPhoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdash includingelectronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staff and lawenforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies mdashto keep information flowing to motorists
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Dust storms can create hazards on the roadWednesday June 12 2013Posted 855 pm
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With the start of Arizonas monsoon season June 15comes the threat of dust storms while on the road
Dust storms form when strong winds of up to 60mph kick up sand and debris creating a wall of dustas high as several thousand feet
You can reduce visibility to zero so youre basicallydriving blind in a motor vehicle And that is not safeat all said Dustin Krugel spokesperson of theArizona Department of Transportation (ADOT)
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Making the Grade Movies with MitchMore than 100 dust storms have been reportedacross Arizona in the last decade and one to threedust storms will move through the Phoenix area peryear according to the National Oceanic andAtmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Be on the lookout for limited visibility And whenyour visibility starts getting reduced thats a goodtime for you to look for a safe place to pull over theside of the roadway Krugel said
ADOTs campaign is reminding drivers to Pull AsideStay Alive
Come to a complete stop Turn off all your lightsand set your emergency break And simply keepyour seatbelt buckled and wait out the storm saidKrugel
And one of the reasons we tell drivers to turn off alltheir vehicle lights--you dont want those vehiclesthat are trailing you to follow you thinking youre amoving vehicle
Its difficult to predict when and where these duststorms will hit and dust storms can form seeminglyout of nowhere but these safety tips can helpdrivers prepare for the sudden dangers
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monsoon when haboobs - with wind gusts up to 100 mph - are most likely to form
Many people are killed on the highway because either theydont pull off to the side or if they do theyleave their foot on the brake said Kirk Astroth the associate dean of the University of Arizona College ofAgriculture and Life Sciences
Astroth who took inspiration from similar apps warning about snow storms developed an app to alertmotorists about pending dust storms
Dustin Krugel public information officer at the Arizona Department of Transportation said the appalongside other tools such as the ADOT twitter feed overhead signs on the freeway the 511 dial upsystem and social media outlets are ways drivers can find out about dust storms before hitting the road
Our top recommendation is to avoid getting caught in one of those dust storms Krugel said However alot of these dust storms seem to strike out of nowhere
For those who do get caught in a dust storm Krugel recommended pulling off the paved roadway comingto a complete stop and turning off all of the lights This prevents other motorists from thinking the car isstill moving and possibly hitting it
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June 23 2013 1200 am bull Kimberly Matas Arizona Daily Star 0
Summer driving especially on highways sometimes can be dangerous
The sky is clear one minute then the next a wall of reddish-tan dust blocks out the sun envelopsthe roadway and drivers find themselves trapped in a haboob
Interstate 10 from Tucson north to Phoenix and east toward New Mexico are corridors where duststorms develop quickly and dust-related crashes have occurred
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Officials at the Arizona Department of Transportation suggest drivers alter travel plans to avoidsuch dangerous conditions but thats not always possible so the agency offers tips on its websitefor reducing the risks
The Pull Aside Stay Alive public awareness campaign educates drivers about what to do - andwhat not to do - if drivers encounter dust storms
Driving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided ADOT Director JohnHalikowski said in a news release During monsoon season drivers and their passengers mustdo their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Its better to alter travel plansthan to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if youre on the road and a dust stormsuddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm
Haboob Haiku Challenge
Someone over at ADOT was feeling whimsical when thinking of ways to spread the word aboutsummer driving hazards
For the second year the department has launched its Haboob Haiku Challenge encouragingpoets - and motorists - to create vivid messages in just 17 syllables to remind everyone about thedangers of driving during dust storms
Its part of the agencys Pull Aside Stay Alive campaign
The Japanese-style poems should follow the traditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables respectively
Throughout the summer ADOT will be accepting submissions on its social media sites Facebookthe ADOT blog and Twitter with the hashtag HaboobHaiku
Last year ADOT received 600 submissions including these favorites
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bull Youre not a Jedi
This is not Tatooine Luke
Pull over now man
bull Dust blows swirls and grows
Roadways become danger zones
Pull over lights off
bull Wham bam dust storm jam
Cant see dont drive pull over
Lights out til all clear
SOURCE Arizona Department of Transportation
Dust storms
Dust storms can develop quickly and unexpectedly
ADOT has tips for drivers who find themselves on the road when one blows in
bull Avoid driving into or through the dust storm
bull Check traffic immediately around the vehicle and begin slowing down
bull Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway And completely exitthe highway if possible
bull Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely offthe paved portion of the roadway
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bull Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away fromwhere other vehicles may travel
bull Turn off all vehicle lights including emergency flashers
bull Set the emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
bull Stay in the vehicle with seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Go to wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg for more dust storm driving tips and educational videos
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Contact reporter Kimberly Matas at kmatasazstarnetcom or at 573-4191
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ADOT invites you to haiku about haboobs File photo
As part of the Arizona Department ofTransportationrsquos efforts to spread the word aboutdust storm safety the agency is once again askingpeople to channel their inner poets and send in theirhaboob haikus
Haboob Haiku Year Two is underway throughADOTrsquos social media sites
ADOT first issued the Haboob Haiku Challenge lastyear as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo duststorm awareness campaign The challenge was sucha smashing success worldwide media featured someof the 600 haiku submissions
The ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign re-launchedTuesday as part of Arizona Monsoon AwarenessWeek The campaign runs through the summer reminding drivers about the dangers of dust storms andmonsoon storms
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry that follows the traditional rules of three lines of five sevenand five syllables respectively The haikus are designed to reinforce ADOTrsquos public safety message urgingdrivers to avoid driving into or through a dust storm at all costs Drivers are instead encouraged to pull offthe roadway and wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drive with reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in their haboob haikus to the following ADOT social media sites
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By Weslie Sw ift
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
Maricopa residents spotted the massive wall of dust moving intotheir area July 18Photographer Patrick ArvisoCopyright 2011 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved Thismaterial may not be published broadcast rewritten orredistributed
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during dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (include HaboobHaiku) Facebookand the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videos about dust storm safetyon the campaign website
Copyright 2013 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved This material may not be published broadcastrewritten or redistributed
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Monsoon 2013 Tips on staying safe
Posted Saturday June 15 2013 111 pm | Updated 403 amSun Jun 16 2013
By Brenda Carrasco Special to AFN | 0 comments
With the monsoon season officially beginningtomorrow June 15 Arizonans should be aware of thepossible dangers the monsoon can bring both on theroad and at home Thunderstorms flash floods heavyrain
zero-visibility haboobs are all severe weather thatwill be seen during the next couple of months
For the second year in a row the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) has teamed up with theGovernorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the ArizonaDepartment of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service for their campaign ldquoPull Aside StayAliverdquo Together they seek to educate Arizona driverson the dangers of being caught in a dust storm andon staying safe in dangerous driving conditions
Turning off all lights while pulling to the side of theroad is vital in avoiding accidents
ldquoDrivers tend to see the taillights and follow the lightand end up running into the back of the vehiclesrdquo
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bull A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability arealways the top factors in preventing crashes
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said ADOTrsquos Ryan Harding
Dust storms and other monsoon-related weathercan happen unexpectedly and motorists areencouraged to wait out the storms for their ownsafety
Remember that when there is a reported ldquoDustStorm Watchrdquo this means the conditions are ideal fora dust storm to form however when there is a ldquoDustStorm Warningrdquo a dust storm is imminent anddrivers should attempt to get off the road as soon aspossible
Flash floods can also cause great damage both toyou and your vehicle Arizonarsquos section 28-910 of theArizona Revised Statutes known as the ldquoStupidMotorist Lawrdquo states that motorists who decide tocross any barricade during flooding and whobecome stranded can be billed up to $2000 for theemergency services
Even if you believe your vehicle can make it acrosssafely it is better to avoid flooded streets andwashes as the fast moving current can potentiallyoverpower your vehicle
What many Arizonans donrsquot consider is the possibilityof their homes flooding AAA insurance encourageshomeowners to ldquoreview your homeownerrsquos policyEnsure they are protected against storm damageincluding a flood Standard homeownerrsquos policies donot have flood coveragerdquo
Heavy rain can cause major damage if the waterlevels get high enough Personal belongings such
as electronics furniture and your homersquos infrastructure can be damaged and without flood coverage thedamage will not be covered by your insurance
ldquoWhen it comes to flood insurance talk to your agent and check if you are in a specific high risk area sincethese can vary from specific areas and neighborhoodsrdquo said John Candaso from AAA
He said you can check if your Ahwatukee home is in a flood area by visiting floodsmartgov and filling out theflood risk profile
Arizona motorists will be notified of any dangerous weather this season via electronic highway boards newsand television stations and social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook ADOT also encouragesdrivers to spread the word on the importance of pulling over while caught in bad weather The ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo will be back this year on Twitter where users are encouraged to write their own Haiku about stayingsafe this monsoon season Use the hashtag HaboobHaiku for the chance to be retweeted by ArizonaDOTso others can view your poetry
bull Brenda Carrasco is a junior at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona
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bull Insurance policy Motorists generally need acomprehensive policy to be protected againststorm damage Liability coverage only forexample does not cover damage from hailwind or rain
bull Secure outdoor furniture fixtures and garbagecans Even in weak storms these easily canblow over causing damage to the objecthomes or people
bull Allow extra time to get to a destination Trafficis heavier in bad weather
bull Prepare for electrical surges and outagesProtect sensitive electronics such ascomputers gaming systems or televisions byusing surge protectors Also keep flashlightsand batteries handy
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Monsoon driving tips from ADOT
Posted Friday June 14 2013 800 am
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15
ADOT along with the Governorrsquos Office of HighwaySafety the Arizona Department of Public Safety andthe National Weather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull
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Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaignincluding television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do(and what not to do) when they encounter duststorms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers
and their passengers must do their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm
ldquoItrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the roadand a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku
Anyone can channel their inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers ofdriving in dust storms
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Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) andbegin slowing down
Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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Its hard to tell how fast the water is going to rise says Deputy TracySuitt of the Pima County Sheriffs Department
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Some drivers get lucky crossing the water but chances are if youdont play it safe youll end up stranded Ive seen some washeswhere its just a little trickle and then a few moments later theres a bigflood coming your way Suitt says
Deputy Suitt says if there is water on the road your best bet is to takeanother route Especially at night you cant tell how deep that water is so why notavoid it all together Suitt says
If you cant find another way pull over to the side of the road until the storm subsidesTurn off your lights because you dont want anyone else to come up behind youthinking youre still driving Suitt says
The same advice goes for drivers who find themselves in the middle of a dust stormalong I-10 When you see a wall of dust approaching that is the time to take actionand pull off to the side of the roadway says Dustin Krugel of ADOT
Krugel says the road between Tucson and Casa Grande is especially prone to duststorms
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorgto showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages Thewebsite also includes a tip sheet which ADOT encourages drivers to print and keephandy in their vehicle
To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies -including electronic highway message boards social and traditional mediacommunication with ADOT staff and law enforcement officers in the field televisionand radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies - to keepinformation flowing to motorists
The most important thing to remember when driving in a dust storm or during heavyrains is to go slowly and be smart
Suitt says drivers who pass through flood barricades and get stuck could face up to a
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Poet and you know it ADOT seekshaboob haikus
Posted Thursday June 13 2013 804 am
Weslie Swift ABC 15 | 0 comments
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
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A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that followsthe traditional rules of three lines of five seven andfive syllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (includeHaboobHaiku) Facebook and the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videosabout dust storm safety on the campaign website
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This monsoon season drivers arereminded to lsquoPull Aside Stay Aliversquo
Posted Wednesday June 12 2013 100 am
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The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15 ADOTalong with the Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television andradio public-education announcements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when theyencounter dust storms
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ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season driversand their passengers must do their part by planningahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better toalter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and adust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do notdrive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have totake and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku Anyone can channeltheir inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers of driving in duststorms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
-Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
-If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) and
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begin slowing down
-Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
-Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
-Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
-Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
-Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
-Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
-Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
-A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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Vote for your favorite Haboob HaikuBy Ina RonquilloCREATED JUN 25 2013
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PHOENIX (KGUN9-TV) - To raise awareness of the haboob hazard the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) ran a Haboob Haiku challenge asking for the 5-7-5 syllablepoems via social media
Haboob storms can become a major hazard for drivers and are most common during thesummer monsoon which began June 15
KGUN9 On Your Side put Producer Cailyn to the test this year and little did we know sheturned out to be quite the poet
Producer Cailyn had her haiku selected as of the of the 10 finalists
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Voting for the Haboob Haiku contest ends on Wednesday June 26
ADOT will announce the winner next Friday The winner doesnt get a prize but majorbragging rights
To vote for your favorite click here
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This monsoon season drivers are reminded to lsquoPull Aside Stay Aliversquo 2-2-2
ADOT Office of Public Information 206 South 17th Avenue Phoenix Arizona 85007
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) and begin slowing down
Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possible Completely exit the highway if you can
Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the paved portion of the roadway
Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where other vehicles may travel
Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel at reduced speeds
A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
NOTE to EDITORS The audio and video editions of the public education spots are available for download from the Arizona Broadcasters Associationrsquos FTP site ADOT staff members are available for interviews about dust storm safety tips and the awareness campaign We encourage your online news teams to engage in our social media efforts and ADOT staff members are available to assist in those efforts Please use the following YouTube embed codes to share the public-education video on your websites (English Version) httpyoutuberWp-Gsqqcy4 ltiframe width=560 height=315 src=httpwwwyoutubecomembedrWp-Gsqqcy4 frameborder=0 allowfullscreengtltiframegt (Spanish Version) httpyoutubeTYbmW8HQX8Y ltiframe width=560 height=315 src=httpwwwyoutubecomembedTYbmW8HQX8Y frameborder=0 allowfullscreengtltiframegt
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ADOT brings back the Haboob Haiku for a second yearBy Rikki MitchellCREATED JUN 12 2013
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PHOENIX (KGUN9-TV) - The Arizona Department of Transportation is asking people tochannel their inner poets and submit Haiku poems to spread the word about dust stormsafety
ADOT first began the Haboob Haiku challenge last year and is bringing it back for a secondround
A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that follows the rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables respectively
ADOT wants the haikus to reinforce its public safety message urging drivers to avoid drivinginto or through a dust storm at all costs
ADOT encourages anyone and everyone to send in their haboob haikus through ADOTs
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social media sites which are Twitter (HaboobHaiku) Facebook and the ADOT Blog
Some examples of haikus last year include
Youre not a Jedi This is not Tatooine Luke Pull over now man
Dust blows swirls and grows Roadways become danger zones Pull over lights off
Wham bam dust storm jam Cant see dont drive pull over Lights out til all clear
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ADOT gives driving tips for monsoon seasonBy Nadine Arroyo Rodriguez on 06112013
Arizonas monsoon season gets underway Saturday State transportation officials are urging drivers to be cautious during the summerstorms by reintroducing their dust storm awareness campaign
The public awareness program reminds motorists of what to do when trapped in a dust storm
ADOT says drivers should avoid driving in a dust storm and to be prepared to adjust travel plans when there are warnings of oneapproaching And if drivers find themselves in a dust storm state transportation officials say pull off the highway and park
ADOT also advises to turn off all you car lights keep your foot off the break pedal and stay inside the vehicle while the dust stormpasses
For the second summer ADOT is sponsoring a Haboob Haiku contest on social media Click here for more information
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PHOENIX (AP) -- State transportation officials are reactivating a publicawareness campaign as the threat of dangerous dust storms increaseswith the summer monsoon
The Department of Transportation says motorists should avoid driving intodust storms in the first place by planning ahead and being prepared tochange travel plans
The driver-safety campaign advises motorists who find themselves in a
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The driver-safety campaign advises motorists who find themselves in adust storm to pull off the highway and park in a safe place off thepavement
Other recommendations include turning off all lights keeping your foot offthe brake and staying in the vehicle while waiting for the storm to pass
The campaigns motto is Pull aside stay alive ADOT has moreinformation about the campaign online
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Posted Jun 11 2013 904 AM EDTUpdated Jun 11 2013 912 AM EDT
PHOENIX (AP) -- State transportation officials are reactivating apublic awareness campaign as the threat of dangerous dust stormsincreases with the summer monsoon The Department of Transportation says motorists should avoiddriving into dust storms in the first place by planning ahead andbeing prepared to change travel plans The driver-safety campaign advises motorists who find themselvesin a dust storm to pull off the highway and park in a safe place offthe pavement Other recommendations include turn off all lights keeping your footoff the brake and staying in the vehicle while waiting for the stormto pass
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Posted Jun 11 2013 151 PM EDTUpdated Jun 12 2013 937 AM EDT
By Dawn Alexander - email
It is that time of year when dust storms take over the Valleyso to help spread the word about dust storm safety Arizonas Department ofTransportation has launched their second Haboob Haiku Challenge
For the second year ADOT is asking peopleto get creative and submit their haboobhaiku to ADOTs social media sitesADOT launched their Pull Aside Stay Alivedust storm campaign Monday as part oftheir Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week
Last year more than 600 haboob haikuswere submitted and featured worldwide The haikus are used to help reminddrivers about the dangers of the giant dust storms along with the monsoonstorms
You can submit your Haboob Haiku on ADOTs twitter page usingHaboobHaiku ADOTs Facebook page or ADOTs blog ADOT is using the
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Haboob Haikus to help enhance public safety awareness that encourages drivers to avoid driving into or througha dust storm ADOT encourages drivers to pull over and wait out a dust storm versus driving through a dust storm
A haiku is Japanese poetry that follows the traditional rules of three lines of five seven and five syllablesrespectively
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ADOT wants your lsquoHaboob Haikusrsquo
Posted Thursday June 13 2013 100 am
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PHOENIX ndash As part of the Arizona Department of Transportationrsquos efforts to spread the word about dust stormsafety the agency is once again asking people to channel their inner poets and send in their haboob haikus
ldquoHaboob Haiku Year Twordquo is now underway through ADOTrsquos social media sites ADOT first issued the ldquoHaboobHaiku Challengerdquo last year as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo dust storm awareness campaign The challengewas such a smashing success that worldwide media featured some of the 600 haiku submissions
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry thatfollows the traditional rules of three lines of five sevenand five syllables respectively The haikus aredesigned to reinforce ADOTrsquos public safety message
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urging drivers to avoid driving into or through a duststorm at all costs
Drivers are instead encouraged to pull off the roadwayand wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drivewith reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in theirhaboob haikus to the following ADOT social mediasites
bull Twitter httpstwittercomArizonaDOT useHaboobHaiku
bull Facebook wwwFacebookcomAZDOT
bull ADOT Blog httpadotblogblogspotcom
Some of the favorite haboob haikus from last year include
bull Yoursquore not a Jedi This is not Tatooine Luke Pull over now man
bull Dust blows swirls and grows Roadways become danger zones Pull over lights off
bull Wham bam dust storm jam Canrsquot see donrsquot drive pull over Lights out rsquotil all clear
Dust storm driving tips and educational videos can be found at wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg
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PHOENIX - The monsoon season officially kicks off Saturday andthat means well probably be seeing dust storms in the next fewweeks
These storms can be deadly if youre out in your car when they hit
Being on the road when a dust storm hits is not a safe place to be Visibility can get so low you cant see the hood of your car Thatswhy the Arizona Department of Transportation is warning drivers tostay off the road if you can during a dust storm
A blinding dust storm caused a 30 car pileup along the Interstate 10near Picacho Peak in October 2011 leaving a Texas man dead inthe chain reaction crash
You know its hard to predict -- we dont know what kind of asummer were going to have said ADOTs Doug Nintzel We justwant drivers to be ready
Olga Torres got caught in a dust storm on I-10 last monsoon seasonwith her children in the car
I stayed inside the car and just pulled over she said Very hardto see
If you do find yourself driving in the middle of a dust storm the firstthing to do is to look around your car Check your mirrors to makesure there are no other vehicles right around you Then slow downand pull off to the side of the road And not just onto the shoulder --all the way off the pavement
Then turn off your lights so other cars dont try to follow you Thatswhat causes pileups
Drivers need to take this seriously -- its not just something that yousay -- oh it will happen to somebody else These things do happenand you have to be ready said Nintzel
Olga says it can be a scary experience and if she knows that
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another storm is coming I stay home definitely I dont want to go through it again
ADOT has a video and some things you will want to keep in mind if you do find yourself out on theroads during a dust storm Its a good idea to look at it even if youve lived here for a while
The main thing though if you know a dust storm is popping up and you can stay off the roads -thats the best idea of all
ADOT Pull Aside - Stay Alive
Will you know what to do in a dust storm
pullasidestayaliveorg
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azfamilycomPosted on June 10 2013 at 1116 PM
PHOENIX -- With the hottest day of theyear showing up earlier than usualmonsoon season is expected to arrivejust as quickly
While most of us delight in thesoaking rains that are synonymouswith the monsoon the season is also full of severe weather dangers thatcan damage property and threaten the safety of Arizonans said WendySmith-Reeve director of the Arizona Division of Emergency Management
Gov Jan Brewer proclaimed June 9-14 Moonsoon Awareness Week inArizona which is a week before the official beginning of monsoon seasonLasting until late September it consists of afternoon thunderstormsproducing lightning high winds and heavy rains It also includes weatherdangers like flash flooding or dust storms
Heres how you can get ready for Arizonas most notorious naturaldisaster
At home make sure you have enough food water and emergencysupplies on hand to last 72 hours in case the power goes out Flashlightsshould have extra batteries and first aid supplies should be readilyavailable
Items that can blow away in the wind such as outdoor fixtures furnitureand small trees should be secured
Also be sure to review your homeowners policy According to AAAstandard ones do not typically have flood coverage
On the road take particular caution when you see a dust stormapproaching The best thing to do is avoid driving into a wall of dustInstead pull to the side of the road as quickly as possible turn off yourlights and wait it out
However its better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions said John Halikowski director of the ArizonaDepartment of Transportation
To help increase awareness of safe driving ADOT is hosting its secondHaboob Haiku Challenge People can submit their 17-syllable poems via
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Haboob Haiku Year Two
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Haboob Haiku Year Two Dust storm poetryShakespeares got nothing on thisMore great haiku please
PHOENIX mdash As part of the Arizona Department ofTransportationrsquos efforts to spread the word about dust stormsafety the agency is once again asking people to channel theirinner poets and send in their haboob haikus
Haboob Haiku Year Two gets underway today through ADOTrsquossocial media sites ADOT first issued the Haboob HaikuChallenge last year as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo duststorm awareness campaign The challenge was such a smashingsuccess that worldwide media featured some of the 600 haikusubmissions The ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign re-launchedyesterday as part of Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week Thecampaign will run through the summer reminding drivers aboutthe dangers of dust storms and monsoon storms
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and five syllablesrespectively The haikus are designed to reinforce ADOTrsquos publicsafety message urging drivers to avoid driving into or through adust storm at all costs Drivers are instead encouraged to pull offthe roadway and wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drivewith reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in their haboob
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Some of the favorite haboob haikus from last year include
Yoursquore not a Jedi This is not Tatooine Luke Pull overnow manDust blows swirls and grows Roadways become dangerzones Pull over lights offWham bam dust storm jam Canrsquot see donrsquot drive pullover Lights out rsquotil all clear
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TUCSON (KGUN9-TV) - The countdown is on -- just 5 days until the official start of monsoonWhile there arent clouds yet first responders are preparing for natures fury
Water rescues are a scene all too common across southern Arizona during monsoon but theflooding doesnt have to lead to tragedy according to Dustin Krugel of the Arizona DOTDrivers need to take extra precaution said Krugel If there is significant amount of water onthe roadway its just not worth risking your car and potentially getting stuck into one of thesefloods and not only that it could potentially save your life
For firefighters training has already taken place so first responders can be prepared beforethe first drops hit the ground
The weather is going to bring rescues and thats not if its when it happens said Tucson FireCaptain Barrett Baker We have to be proactive and make sure everybody is fresh on the
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latest techniques that we are using and also the equipment With athletics you practicepractice practice that way when the game takes place you are not thinking you are reactingand its the same with monsoons and rescues
-- and rescues are just what firefighters are hoping to avoid this upcoming season
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Donrsquot drive in dust storms says ADOTPosted by John Wright June 11 2013
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The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can drive head-on into a duststorm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts to educatedrivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15th ADOT along withthe Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the National Weather Servicehas reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when they encounter dust storms
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ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information to drivers before they get caught in a low-visibility dust storm Thisyear the agencyrsquos top recommendation is to avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided This is a message that canrsquot be emphasizedenoughrdquo said ADOT Director John Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers and their passengers must do theirpart by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drivethrough dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take andremember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridor betweenPhoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdash includingelectronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staff and lawenforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies mdashto keep information flowing to motorists
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Dust storms can create hazards on the roadWednesday June 12 2013Posted 855 pm
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With the start of Arizonas monsoon season June 15comes the threat of dust storms while on the road
Dust storms form when strong winds of up to 60mph kick up sand and debris creating a wall of dustas high as several thousand feet
You can reduce visibility to zero so youre basicallydriving blind in a motor vehicle And that is not safeat all said Dustin Krugel spokesperson of theArizona Department of Transportation (ADOT)
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Making the Grade Movies with MitchMore than 100 dust storms have been reportedacross Arizona in the last decade and one to threedust storms will move through the Phoenix area peryear according to the National Oceanic andAtmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Be on the lookout for limited visibility And whenyour visibility starts getting reduced thats a goodtime for you to look for a safe place to pull over theside of the roadway Krugel said
ADOTs campaign is reminding drivers to Pull AsideStay Alive
Come to a complete stop Turn off all your lightsand set your emergency break And simply keepyour seatbelt buckled and wait out the storm saidKrugel
And one of the reasons we tell drivers to turn off alltheir vehicle lights--you dont want those vehiclesthat are trailing you to follow you thinking youre amoving vehicle
Its difficult to predict when and where these duststorms will hit and dust storms can form seeminglyout of nowhere but these safety tips can helpdrivers prepare for the sudden dangers
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Dust Storms Ramp up During the MonsoonStory by Georgia Davis
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Arizona typically experiences two dust storms seasons In the spring these storms are usually caused bylarge-scale weather systems moving across the state The second season comes with the monsoon
Monsoon related dust storms tend to be shorter in duration but they can be more intense It is during the
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monsoon when haboobs - with wind gusts up to 100 mph - are most likely to form
Many people are killed on the highway because either theydont pull off to the side or if they do theyleave their foot on the brake said Kirk Astroth the associate dean of the University of Arizona College ofAgriculture and Life Sciences
Astroth who took inspiration from similar apps warning about snow storms developed an app to alertmotorists about pending dust storms
Dustin Krugel public information officer at the Arizona Department of Transportation said the appalongside other tools such as the ADOT twitter feed overhead signs on the freeway the 511 dial upsystem and social media outlets are ways drivers can find out about dust storms before hitting the road
Our top recommendation is to avoid getting caught in one of those dust storms Krugel said However alot of these dust storms seem to strike out of nowhere
For those who do get caught in a dust storm Krugel recommended pulling off the paved roadway comingto a complete stop and turning off all of the lights This prevents other motorists from thinking the car isstill moving and possibly hitting it
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June 23 2013 1200 am bull Kimberly Matas Arizona Daily Star 0
Summer driving especially on highways sometimes can be dangerous
The sky is clear one minute then the next a wall of reddish-tan dust blocks out the sun envelopsthe roadway and drivers find themselves trapped in a haboob
Interstate 10 from Tucson north to Phoenix and east toward New Mexico are corridors where duststorms develop quickly and dust-related crashes have occurred
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Officials at the Arizona Department of Transportation suggest drivers alter travel plans to avoidsuch dangerous conditions but thats not always possible so the agency offers tips on its websitefor reducing the risks
The Pull Aside Stay Alive public awareness campaign educates drivers about what to do - andwhat not to do - if drivers encounter dust storms
Driving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided ADOT Director JohnHalikowski said in a news release During monsoon season drivers and their passengers mustdo their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Its better to alter travel plansthan to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if youre on the road and a dust stormsuddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm
Haboob Haiku Challenge
Someone over at ADOT was feeling whimsical when thinking of ways to spread the word aboutsummer driving hazards
For the second year the department has launched its Haboob Haiku Challenge encouragingpoets - and motorists - to create vivid messages in just 17 syllables to remind everyone about thedangers of driving during dust storms
Its part of the agencys Pull Aside Stay Alive campaign
The Japanese-style poems should follow the traditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables respectively
Throughout the summer ADOT will be accepting submissions on its social media sites Facebookthe ADOT blog and Twitter with the hashtag HaboobHaiku
Last year ADOT received 600 submissions including these favorites
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This is not Tatooine Luke
Pull over now man
bull Dust blows swirls and grows
Roadways become danger zones
Pull over lights off
bull Wham bam dust storm jam
Cant see dont drive pull over
Lights out til all clear
SOURCE Arizona Department of Transportation
Dust storms
Dust storms can develop quickly and unexpectedly
ADOT has tips for drivers who find themselves on the road when one blows in
bull Avoid driving into or through the dust storm
bull Check traffic immediately around the vehicle and begin slowing down
bull Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway And completely exitthe highway if possible
bull Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely offthe paved portion of the roadway
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bull Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away fromwhere other vehicles may travel
bull Turn off all vehicle lights including emergency flashers
bull Set the emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
bull Stay in the vehicle with seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Go to wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg for more dust storm driving tips and educational videos
SOURCE Arizona Department of Transportation
Contact reporter Kimberly Matas at kmatasazstarnetcom or at 573-4191
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ADOT invites you to haiku about haboobs File photo
As part of the Arizona Department ofTransportationrsquos efforts to spread the word aboutdust storm safety the agency is once again askingpeople to channel their inner poets and send in theirhaboob haikus
Haboob Haiku Year Two is underway throughADOTrsquos social media sites
ADOT first issued the Haboob Haiku Challenge lastyear as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo duststorm awareness campaign The challenge was sucha smashing success worldwide media featured someof the 600 haiku submissions
The ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign re-launchedTuesday as part of Arizona Monsoon AwarenessWeek The campaign runs through the summer reminding drivers about the dangers of dust storms andmonsoon storms
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry that follows the traditional rules of three lines of five sevenand five syllables respectively The haikus are designed to reinforce ADOTrsquos public safety message urgingdrivers to avoid driving into or through a dust storm at all costs Drivers are instead encouraged to pull offthe roadway and wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drive with reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in their haboob haikus to the following ADOT social media sites
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Some of the favorite haboob haikus from last year include
Yoursquore not a Jedi This is not Tatooine Luke Pull over now manDust blows swirls and grows Roadways become danger zones Pull over lights offWham bam dust storm jam Canrsquot see donrsquot drive pull over Lights out rsquotil all clear
Dust storm driving tips and educational videos can be found at wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg
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PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
Maricopa residents spotted the massive wall of dust moving intotheir area July 18Photographer Patrick ArvisoCopyright 2011 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved Thismaterial may not be published broadcast rewritten orredistributed
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during dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (include HaboobHaiku) Facebookand the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videos about dust storm safetyon the campaign website
Copyright 2013 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved This material may not be published broadcastrewritten or redistributed
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Monsoon 2013 Tips on staying safe
Posted Saturday June 15 2013 111 pm | Updated 403 amSun Jun 16 2013
By Brenda Carrasco Special to AFN | 0 comments
With the monsoon season officially beginningtomorrow June 15 Arizonans should be aware of thepossible dangers the monsoon can bring both on theroad and at home Thunderstorms flash floods heavyrain
zero-visibility haboobs are all severe weather thatwill be seen during the next couple of months
For the second year in a row the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) has teamed up with theGovernorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the ArizonaDepartment of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service for their campaign ldquoPull Aside StayAliverdquo Together they seek to educate Arizona driverson the dangers of being caught in a dust storm andon staying safe in dangerous driving conditions
Turning off all lights while pulling to the side of theroad is vital in avoiding accidents
ldquoDrivers tend to see the taillights and follow the lightand end up running into the back of the vehiclesrdquo
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bull A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability arealways the top factors in preventing crashes
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said ADOTrsquos Ryan Harding
Dust storms and other monsoon-related weathercan happen unexpectedly and motorists areencouraged to wait out the storms for their ownsafety
Remember that when there is a reported ldquoDustStorm Watchrdquo this means the conditions are ideal fora dust storm to form however when there is a ldquoDustStorm Warningrdquo a dust storm is imminent anddrivers should attempt to get off the road as soon aspossible
Flash floods can also cause great damage both toyou and your vehicle Arizonarsquos section 28-910 of theArizona Revised Statutes known as the ldquoStupidMotorist Lawrdquo states that motorists who decide tocross any barricade during flooding and whobecome stranded can be billed up to $2000 for theemergency services
Even if you believe your vehicle can make it acrosssafely it is better to avoid flooded streets andwashes as the fast moving current can potentiallyoverpower your vehicle
What many Arizonans donrsquot consider is the possibilityof their homes flooding AAA insurance encourageshomeowners to ldquoreview your homeownerrsquos policyEnsure they are protected against storm damageincluding a flood Standard homeownerrsquos policies donot have flood coveragerdquo
Heavy rain can cause major damage if the waterlevels get high enough Personal belongings such
as electronics furniture and your homersquos infrastructure can be damaged and without flood coverage thedamage will not be covered by your insurance
ldquoWhen it comes to flood insurance talk to your agent and check if you are in a specific high risk area sincethese can vary from specific areas and neighborhoodsrdquo said John Candaso from AAA
He said you can check if your Ahwatukee home is in a flood area by visiting floodsmartgov and filling out theflood risk profile
Arizona motorists will be notified of any dangerous weather this season via electronic highway boards newsand television stations and social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook ADOT also encouragesdrivers to spread the word on the importance of pulling over while caught in bad weather The ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo will be back this year on Twitter where users are encouraged to write their own Haiku about stayingsafe this monsoon season Use the hashtag HaboobHaiku for the chance to be retweeted by ArizonaDOTso others can view your poetry
bull Brenda Carrasco is a junior at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona
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bull Secure outdoor furniture fixtures and garbagecans Even in weak storms these easily canblow over causing damage to the objecthomes or people
bull Allow extra time to get to a destination Trafficis heavier in bad weather
bull Prepare for electrical surges and outagesProtect sensitive electronics such ascomputers gaming systems or televisions byusing surge protectors Also keep flashlightsand batteries handy
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Monsoon driving tips from ADOT
Posted Friday June 14 2013 800 am
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15
ADOT along with the Governorrsquos Office of HighwaySafety the Arizona Department of Public Safety andthe National Weather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull
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Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaignincluding television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do(and what not to do) when they encounter duststorms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers
and their passengers must do their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm
ldquoItrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the roadand a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku
Anyone can channel their inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers ofdriving in dust storms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
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Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) andbegin slowing down
Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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Some drivers get lucky crossing the water but chances are if youdont play it safe youll end up stranded Ive seen some washeswhere its just a little trickle and then a few moments later theres a bigflood coming your way Suitt says
Deputy Suitt says if there is water on the road your best bet is to takeanother route Especially at night you cant tell how deep that water is so why notavoid it all together Suitt says
If you cant find another way pull over to the side of the road until the storm subsidesTurn off your lights because you dont want anyone else to come up behind youthinking youre still driving Suitt says
The same advice goes for drivers who find themselves in the middle of a dust stormalong I-10 When you see a wall of dust approaching that is the time to take actionand pull off to the side of the roadway says Dustin Krugel of ADOT
Krugel says the road between Tucson and Casa Grande is especially prone to duststorms
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorgto showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages Thewebsite also includes a tip sheet which ADOT encourages drivers to print and keephandy in their vehicle
To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies -including electronic highway message boards social and traditional mediacommunication with ADOT staff and law enforcement officers in the field televisionand radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies - to keepinformation flowing to motorists
The most important thing to remember when driving in a dust storm or during heavyrains is to go slowly and be smart
Suitt says drivers who pass through flood barricades and get stuck could face up to a
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Poet and you know it ADOT seekshaboob haikus
Posted Thursday June 13 2013 804 am
Weslie Swift ABC 15 | 0 comments
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
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A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that followsthe traditional rules of three lines of five seven andfive syllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (includeHaboobHaiku) Facebook and the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videosabout dust storm safety on the campaign website
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This monsoon season drivers arereminded to lsquoPull Aside Stay Aliversquo
Posted Wednesday June 12 2013 100 am
Staff Reports | 0 comments
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15 ADOTalong with the Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television andradio public-education announcements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when theyencounter dust storms
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encounter dust storms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season driversand their passengers must do their part by planningahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better toalter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and adust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do notdrive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have totake and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku Anyone can channeltheir inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers of driving in duststorms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
-Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
-If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) and
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begin slowing down
-Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
-Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
-Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
-Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
-Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
-Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
-Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
-A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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PHOENIX (KGUN9-TV) - To raise awareness of the haboob hazard the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) ran a Haboob Haiku challenge asking for the 5-7-5 syllablepoems via social media
Haboob storms can become a major hazard for drivers and are most common during thesummer monsoon which began June 15
KGUN9 On Your Side put Producer Cailyn to the test this year and little did we know sheturned out to be quite the poet
Producer Cailyn had her haiku selected as of the of the 10 finalists
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Voting for the Haboob Haiku contest ends on Wednesday June 26
ADOT will announce the winner next Friday The winner doesnt get a prize but majorbragging rights
To vote for your favorite click here
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PHOENIX (KGUN9-TV) - The Arizona Department of Transportation is asking people tochannel their inner poets and submit Haiku poems to spread the word about dust stormsafety
ADOT first began the Haboob Haiku challenge last year and is bringing it back for a secondround
A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that follows the rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables respectively
ADOT wants the haikus to reinforce its public safety message urging drivers to avoid drivinginto or through a dust storm at all costs
ADOT encourages anyone and everyone to send in their haboob haikus through ADOTs
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Some examples of haikus last year include
Youre not a Jedi This is not Tatooine Luke Pull over now man
Dust blows swirls and grows Roadways become danger zones Pull over lights off
Wham bam dust storm jam Cant see dont drive pull over Lights out til all clear
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ADOT gives driving tips for monsoon seasonBy Nadine Arroyo Rodriguez on 06112013
Arizonas monsoon season gets underway Saturday State transportation officials are urging drivers to be cautious during the summerstorms by reintroducing their dust storm awareness campaign
The public awareness program reminds motorists of what to do when trapped in a dust storm
ADOT says drivers should avoid driving in a dust storm and to be prepared to adjust travel plans when there are warnings of oneapproaching And if drivers find themselves in a dust storm state transportation officials say pull off the highway and park
ADOT also advises to turn off all you car lights keep your foot off the break pedal and stay inside the vehicle while the dust stormpasses
For the second summer ADOT is sponsoring a Haboob Haiku contest on social media Click here for more information
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PHOENIX (AP) -- State transportation officials are reactivating a publicawareness campaign as the threat of dangerous dust storms increaseswith the summer monsoon
The Department of Transportation says motorists should avoid driving intodust storms in the first place by planning ahead and being prepared tochange travel plans
The driver-safety campaign advises motorists who find themselves in a
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The driver-safety campaign advises motorists who find themselves in adust storm to pull off the highway and park in a safe place off thepavement
Other recommendations include turning off all lights keeping your foot offthe brake and staying in the vehicle while waiting for the storm to pass
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Posted Jun 11 2013 904 AM EDTUpdated Jun 11 2013 912 AM EDT
PHOENIX (AP) -- State transportation officials are reactivating apublic awareness campaign as the threat of dangerous dust stormsincreases with the summer monsoon The Department of Transportation says motorists should avoiddriving into dust storms in the first place by planning ahead andbeing prepared to change travel plans The driver-safety campaign advises motorists who find themselvesin a dust storm to pull off the highway and park in a safe place offthe pavement Other recommendations include turn off all lights keeping your footoff the brake and staying in the vehicle while waiting for the stormto pass
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Posted Jun 11 2013 151 PM EDTUpdated Jun 12 2013 937 AM EDT
By Dawn Alexander - email
It is that time of year when dust storms take over the Valleyso to help spread the word about dust storm safety Arizonas Department ofTransportation has launched their second Haboob Haiku Challenge
For the second year ADOT is asking peopleto get creative and submit their haboobhaiku to ADOTs social media sitesADOT launched their Pull Aside Stay Alivedust storm campaign Monday as part oftheir Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week
Last year more than 600 haboob haikuswere submitted and featured worldwide The haikus are used to help reminddrivers about the dangers of the giant dust storms along with the monsoonstorms
You can submit your Haboob Haiku on ADOTs twitter page usingHaboobHaiku ADOTs Facebook page or ADOTs blog ADOT is using the
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Haboob Haikus to help enhance public safety awareness that encourages drivers to avoid driving into or througha dust storm ADOT encourages drivers to pull over and wait out a dust storm versus driving through a dust storm
A haiku is Japanese poetry that follows the traditional rules of three lines of five seven and five syllablesrespectively
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PHOENIX ndash As part of the Arizona Department of Transportationrsquos efforts to spread the word about dust stormsafety the agency is once again asking people to channel their inner poets and send in their haboob haikus
ldquoHaboob Haiku Year Twordquo is now underway through ADOTrsquos social media sites ADOT first issued the ldquoHaboobHaiku Challengerdquo last year as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo dust storm awareness campaign The challengewas such a smashing success that worldwide media featured some of the 600 haiku submissions
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry thatfollows the traditional rules of three lines of five sevenand five syllables respectively The haikus aredesigned to reinforce ADOTrsquos public safety message
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urging drivers to avoid driving into or through a duststorm at all costs
Drivers are instead encouraged to pull off the roadwayand wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drivewith reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in theirhaboob haikus to the following ADOT social mediasites
bull Twitter httpstwittercomArizonaDOT useHaboobHaiku
bull Facebook wwwFacebookcomAZDOT
bull ADOT Blog httpadotblogblogspotcom
Some of the favorite haboob haikus from last year include
bull Yoursquore not a Jedi This is not Tatooine Luke Pull over now man
bull Dust blows swirls and grows Roadways become danger zones Pull over lights off
bull Wham bam dust storm jam Canrsquot see donrsquot drive pull over Lights out rsquotil all clear
Dust storm driving tips and educational videos can be found at wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg
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ADOT warns drivers to stay off the road during dust storms
Posted Jun 13 2013 806 PM EDTUpdated Jun 13 2013 818 PM EDT
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PHOENIX - The monsoon season officially kicks off Saturday andthat means well probably be seeing dust storms in the next fewweeks
These storms can be deadly if youre out in your car when they hit
Being on the road when a dust storm hits is not a safe place to be Visibility can get so low you cant see the hood of your car Thatswhy the Arizona Department of Transportation is warning drivers tostay off the road if you can during a dust storm
A blinding dust storm caused a 30 car pileup along the Interstate 10near Picacho Peak in October 2011 leaving a Texas man dead inthe chain reaction crash
You know its hard to predict -- we dont know what kind of asummer were going to have said ADOTs Doug Nintzel We justwant drivers to be ready
Olga Torres got caught in a dust storm on I-10 last monsoon seasonwith her children in the car
I stayed inside the car and just pulled over she said Very hardto see
If you do find yourself driving in the middle of a dust storm the firstthing to do is to look around your car Check your mirrors to makesure there are no other vehicles right around you Then slow downand pull off to the side of the road And not just onto the shoulder --all the way off the pavement
Then turn off your lights so other cars dont try to follow you Thatswhat causes pileups
Drivers need to take this seriously -- its not just something that yousay -- oh it will happen to somebody else These things do happenand you have to be ready said Nintzel
Olga says it can be a scary experience and if she knows that
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another storm is coming I stay home definitely I dont want to go through it again
ADOT has a video and some things you will want to keep in mind if you do find yourself out on theroads during a dust storm Its a good idea to look at it even if youve lived here for a while
The main thing though if you know a dust storm is popping up and you can stay off the roads -thats the best idea of all
ADOT Pull Aside - Stay Alive
Will you know what to do in a dust storm
pullasidestayaliveorg
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PHOENIX -- With the hottest day of theyear showing up earlier than usualmonsoon season is expected to arrivejust as quickly
While most of us delight in thesoaking rains that are synonymouswith the monsoon the season is also full of severe weather dangers thatcan damage property and threaten the safety of Arizonans said WendySmith-Reeve director of the Arizona Division of Emergency Management
Gov Jan Brewer proclaimed June 9-14 Moonsoon Awareness Week inArizona which is a week before the official beginning of monsoon seasonLasting until late September it consists of afternoon thunderstormsproducing lightning high winds and heavy rains It also includes weatherdangers like flash flooding or dust storms
Heres how you can get ready for Arizonas most notorious naturaldisaster
At home make sure you have enough food water and emergencysupplies on hand to last 72 hours in case the power goes out Flashlightsshould have extra batteries and first aid supplies should be readilyavailable
Items that can blow away in the wind such as outdoor fixtures furnitureand small trees should be secured
Also be sure to review your homeowners policy According to AAAstandard ones do not typically have flood coverage
On the road take particular caution when you see a dust stormapproaching The best thing to do is avoid driving into a wall of dustInstead pull to the side of the road as quickly as possible turn off yourlights and wait it out
However its better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions said John Halikowski director of the ArizonaDepartment of Transportation
To help increase awareness of safe driving ADOT is hosting its secondHaboob Haiku Challenge People can submit their 17-syllable poems via
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Haboob Haiku Year Two Dust storm poetryShakespeares got nothing on thisMore great haiku please
PHOENIX mdash As part of the Arizona Department ofTransportationrsquos efforts to spread the word about dust stormsafety the agency is once again asking people to channel theirinner poets and send in their haboob haikus
Haboob Haiku Year Two gets underway today through ADOTrsquossocial media sites ADOT first issued the Haboob HaikuChallenge last year as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo duststorm awareness campaign The challenge was such a smashingsuccess that worldwide media featured some of the 600 haikusubmissions The ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign re-launchedyesterday as part of Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week Thecampaign will run through the summer reminding drivers aboutthe dangers of dust storms and monsoon storms
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and five syllablesrespectively The haikus are designed to reinforce ADOTrsquos publicsafety message urging drivers to avoid driving into or through adust storm at all costs Drivers are instead encouraged to pull offthe roadway and wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drivewith reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in their haboob
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Some of the favorite haboob haikus from last year include
Yoursquore not a Jedi This is not Tatooine Luke Pull overnow manDust blows swirls and grows Roadways become dangerzones Pull over lights offWham bam dust storm jam Canrsquot see donrsquot drive pullover Lights out rsquotil all clear
Dust storm driving tips and educational videos can be found atwwwPullAsideStayAliveorg
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TUCSON (KGUN9-TV) - The countdown is on -- just 5 days until the official start of monsoonWhile there arent clouds yet first responders are preparing for natures fury
Water rescues are a scene all too common across southern Arizona during monsoon but theflooding doesnt have to lead to tragedy according to Dustin Krugel of the Arizona DOTDrivers need to take extra precaution said Krugel If there is significant amount of water onthe roadway its just not worth risking your car and potentially getting stuck into one of thesefloods and not only that it could potentially save your life
For firefighters training has already taken place so first responders can be prepared beforethe first drops hit the ground
The weather is going to bring rescues and thats not if its when it happens said Tucson FireCaptain Barrett Baker We have to be proactive and make sure everybody is fresh on the
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latest techniques that we are using and also the equipment With athletics you practicepractice practice that way when the game takes place you are not thinking you are reactingand its the same with monsoons and rescues
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On average flash floods claim over 100 lives per year several of those in Arizona and withour severe weather season just around the corner first responders have one message turnaround dont drown
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Donrsquot drive in dust storms says ADOTPosted by John Wright June 11 2013
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The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can drive head-on into a duststorm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts to educatedrivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15th ADOT along withthe Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the National Weather Servicehas reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when they encounter dust storms
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ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information to drivers before they get caught in a low-visibility dust storm Thisyear the agencyrsquos top recommendation is to avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided This is a message that canrsquot be emphasizedenoughrdquo said ADOT Director John Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers and their passengers must do theirpart by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drivethrough dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take andremember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridor betweenPhoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdash includingelectronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staff and lawenforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies mdashto keep information flowing to motorists
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Dust storms can create hazards on the roadWednesday June 12 2013Posted 855 pm
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With the start of Arizonas monsoon season June 15comes the threat of dust storms while on the road
Dust storms form when strong winds of up to 60mph kick up sand and debris creating a wall of dustas high as several thousand feet
You can reduce visibility to zero so youre basicallydriving blind in a motor vehicle And that is not safeat all said Dustin Krugel spokesperson of theArizona Department of Transportation (ADOT)
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Making the Grade Movies with MitchMore than 100 dust storms have been reportedacross Arizona in the last decade and one to threedust storms will move through the Phoenix area peryear according to the National Oceanic andAtmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Be on the lookout for limited visibility And whenyour visibility starts getting reduced thats a goodtime for you to look for a safe place to pull over theside of the roadway Krugel said
ADOTs campaign is reminding drivers to Pull AsideStay Alive
Come to a complete stop Turn off all your lightsand set your emergency break And simply keepyour seatbelt buckled and wait out the storm saidKrugel
And one of the reasons we tell drivers to turn off alltheir vehicle lights--you dont want those vehiclesthat are trailing you to follow you thinking youre amoving vehicle
Its difficult to predict when and where these duststorms will hit and dust storms can form seeminglyout of nowhere but these safety tips can helpdrivers prepare for the sudden dangers
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June 25 2013
Arizona typically experiences two dust storms seasons In the spring these storms are usually caused bylarge-scale weather systems moving across the state The second season comes with the monsoon
Monsoon related dust storms tend to be shorter in duration but they can be more intense It is during the
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monsoon when haboobs - with wind gusts up to 100 mph - are most likely to form
Many people are killed on the highway because either theydont pull off to the side or if they do theyleave their foot on the brake said Kirk Astroth the associate dean of the University of Arizona College ofAgriculture and Life Sciences
Astroth who took inspiration from similar apps warning about snow storms developed an app to alertmotorists about pending dust storms
Dustin Krugel public information officer at the Arizona Department of Transportation said the appalongside other tools such as the ADOT twitter feed overhead signs on the freeway the 511 dial upsystem and social media outlets are ways drivers can find out about dust storms before hitting the road
Our top recommendation is to avoid getting caught in one of those dust storms Krugel said However alot of these dust storms seem to strike out of nowhere
For those who do get caught in a dust storm Krugel recommended pulling off the paved roadway comingto a complete stop and turning off all of the lights This prevents other motorists from thinking the car isstill moving and possibly hitting it
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Summer driving especially on highways sometimes can be dangerous
The sky is clear one minute then the next a wall of reddish-tan dust blocks out the sun envelopsthe roadway and drivers find themselves trapped in a haboob
Interstate 10 from Tucson north to Phoenix and east toward New Mexico are corridors where duststorms develop quickly and dust-related crashes have occurred
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Officials at the Arizona Department of Transportation suggest drivers alter travel plans to avoidsuch dangerous conditions but thats not always possible so the agency offers tips on its websitefor reducing the risks
The Pull Aside Stay Alive public awareness campaign educates drivers about what to do - andwhat not to do - if drivers encounter dust storms
Driving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided ADOT Director JohnHalikowski said in a news release During monsoon season drivers and their passengers mustdo their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Its better to alter travel plansthan to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if youre on the road and a dust stormsuddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm
Haboob Haiku Challenge
Someone over at ADOT was feeling whimsical when thinking of ways to spread the word aboutsummer driving hazards
For the second year the department has launched its Haboob Haiku Challenge encouragingpoets - and motorists - to create vivid messages in just 17 syllables to remind everyone about thedangers of driving during dust storms
Its part of the agencys Pull Aside Stay Alive campaign
The Japanese-style poems should follow the traditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables respectively
Throughout the summer ADOT will be accepting submissions on its social media sites Facebookthe ADOT blog and Twitter with the hashtag HaboobHaiku
Last year ADOT received 600 submissions including these favorites
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Pull over now man
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Roadways become danger zones
Pull over lights off
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Cant see dont drive pull over
Lights out til all clear
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Dust storms
Dust storms can develop quickly and unexpectedly
ADOT has tips for drivers who find themselves on the road when one blows in
bull Avoid driving into or through the dust storm
bull Check traffic immediately around the vehicle and begin slowing down
bull Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway And completely exitthe highway if possible
bull Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely offthe paved portion of the roadway
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bull Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away fromwhere other vehicles may travel
bull Turn off all vehicle lights including emergency flashers
bull Set the emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
bull Stay in the vehicle with seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Go to wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg for more dust storm driving tips and educational videos
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ADOT invites you to haiku about haboobs File photo
As part of the Arizona Department ofTransportationrsquos efforts to spread the word aboutdust storm safety the agency is once again askingpeople to channel their inner poets and send in theirhaboob haikus
Haboob Haiku Year Two is underway throughADOTrsquos social media sites
ADOT first issued the Haboob Haiku Challenge lastyear as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo duststorm awareness campaign The challenge was sucha smashing success worldwide media featured someof the 600 haiku submissions
The ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign re-launchedTuesday as part of Arizona Monsoon AwarenessWeek The campaign runs through the summer reminding drivers about the dangers of dust storms andmonsoon storms
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry that follows the traditional rules of three lines of five sevenand five syllables respectively The haikus are designed to reinforce ADOTrsquos public safety message urgingdrivers to avoid driving into or through a dust storm at all costs Drivers are instead encouraged to pull offthe roadway and wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drive with reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in their haboob haikus to the following ADOT social media sites
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PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
Maricopa residents spotted the massive wall of dust moving intotheir area July 18Photographer Patrick ArvisoCopyright 2011 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved Thismaterial may not be published broadcast rewritten orredistributed
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during dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (include HaboobHaiku) Facebookand the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videos about dust storm safetyon the campaign website
Copyright 2013 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved This material may not be published broadcastrewritten or redistributed
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Monsoon 2013 Tips on staying safe
Posted Saturday June 15 2013 111 pm | Updated 403 amSun Jun 16 2013
By Brenda Carrasco Special to AFN | 0 comments
With the monsoon season officially beginningtomorrow June 15 Arizonans should be aware of thepossible dangers the monsoon can bring both on theroad and at home Thunderstorms flash floods heavyrain
zero-visibility haboobs are all severe weather thatwill be seen during the next couple of months
For the second year in a row the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) has teamed up with theGovernorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the ArizonaDepartment of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service for their campaign ldquoPull Aside StayAliverdquo Together they seek to educate Arizona driverson the dangers of being caught in a dust storm andon staying safe in dangerous driving conditions
Turning off all lights while pulling to the side of theroad is vital in avoiding accidents
ldquoDrivers tend to see the taillights and follow the lightand end up running into the back of the vehiclesrdquo
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bull A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability arealways the top factors in preventing crashes
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said ADOTrsquos Ryan Harding
Dust storms and other monsoon-related weathercan happen unexpectedly and motorists areencouraged to wait out the storms for their ownsafety
Remember that when there is a reported ldquoDustStorm Watchrdquo this means the conditions are ideal fora dust storm to form however when there is a ldquoDustStorm Warningrdquo a dust storm is imminent anddrivers should attempt to get off the road as soon aspossible
Flash floods can also cause great damage both toyou and your vehicle Arizonarsquos section 28-910 of theArizona Revised Statutes known as the ldquoStupidMotorist Lawrdquo states that motorists who decide tocross any barricade during flooding and whobecome stranded can be billed up to $2000 for theemergency services
Even if you believe your vehicle can make it acrosssafely it is better to avoid flooded streets andwashes as the fast moving current can potentiallyoverpower your vehicle
What many Arizonans donrsquot consider is the possibilityof their homes flooding AAA insurance encourageshomeowners to ldquoreview your homeownerrsquos policyEnsure they are protected against storm damageincluding a flood Standard homeownerrsquos policies donot have flood coveragerdquo
Heavy rain can cause major damage if the waterlevels get high enough Personal belongings such
as electronics furniture and your homersquos infrastructure can be damaged and without flood coverage thedamage will not be covered by your insurance
ldquoWhen it comes to flood insurance talk to your agent and check if you are in a specific high risk area sincethese can vary from specific areas and neighborhoodsrdquo said John Candaso from AAA
He said you can check if your Ahwatukee home is in a flood area by visiting floodsmartgov and filling out theflood risk profile
Arizona motorists will be notified of any dangerous weather this season via electronic highway boards newsand television stations and social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook ADOT also encouragesdrivers to spread the word on the importance of pulling over while caught in bad weather The ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo will be back this year on Twitter where users are encouraged to write their own Haiku about stayingsafe this monsoon season Use the hashtag HaboobHaiku for the chance to be retweeted by ArizonaDOTso others can view your poetry
bull Brenda Carrasco is a junior at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona
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bull Insurance policy Motorists generally need acomprehensive policy to be protected againststorm damage Liability coverage only forexample does not cover damage from hailwind or rain
bull Secure outdoor furniture fixtures and garbagecans Even in weak storms these easily canblow over causing damage to the objecthomes or people
bull Allow extra time to get to a destination Trafficis heavier in bad weather
bull Prepare for electrical surges and outagesProtect sensitive electronics such ascomputers gaming systems or televisions byusing surge protectors Also keep flashlightsand batteries handy
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Monsoon driving tips from ADOT
Posted Friday June 14 2013 800 am
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15
ADOT along with the Governorrsquos Office of HighwaySafety the Arizona Department of Public Safety andthe National Weather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull
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Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaignincluding television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do(and what not to do) when they encounter duststorms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers
and their passengers must do their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm
ldquoItrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the roadand a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku
Anyone can channel their inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers ofdriving in dust storms
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Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) andbegin slowing down
Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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Its hard to tell how fast the water is going to rise says Deputy TracySuitt of the Pima County Sheriffs Department
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Some drivers get lucky crossing the water but chances are if youdont play it safe youll end up stranded Ive seen some washeswhere its just a little trickle and then a few moments later theres a bigflood coming your way Suitt says
Deputy Suitt says if there is water on the road your best bet is to takeanother route Especially at night you cant tell how deep that water is so why notavoid it all together Suitt says
If you cant find another way pull over to the side of the road until the storm subsidesTurn off your lights because you dont want anyone else to come up behind youthinking youre still driving Suitt says
The same advice goes for drivers who find themselves in the middle of a dust stormalong I-10 When you see a wall of dust approaching that is the time to take actionand pull off to the side of the roadway says Dustin Krugel of ADOT
Krugel says the road between Tucson and Casa Grande is especially prone to duststorms
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorgto showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages Thewebsite also includes a tip sheet which ADOT encourages drivers to print and keephandy in their vehicle
To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies -including electronic highway message boards social and traditional mediacommunication with ADOT staff and law enforcement officers in the field televisionand radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies - to keepinformation flowing to motorists
The most important thing to remember when driving in a dust storm or during heavyrains is to go slowly and be smart
Suitt says drivers who pass through flood barricades and get stuck could face up to a
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Poet and you know it ADOT seekshaboob haikus
Posted Thursday June 13 2013 804 am
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PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
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A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that followsthe traditional rules of three lines of five seven andfive syllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (includeHaboobHaiku) Facebook and the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videosabout dust storm safety on the campaign website
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This monsoon season drivers arereminded to lsquoPull Aside Stay Aliversquo
Posted Wednesday June 12 2013 100 am
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The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15 ADOTalong with the Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television andradio public-education announcements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when theyencounter dust storms
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ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season driversand their passengers must do their part by planningahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better toalter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and adust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do notdrive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have totake and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku Anyone can channeltheir inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers of driving in duststorms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
-Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
-If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) and
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begin slowing down
-Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
-Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
-Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
-Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
-Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
-Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
-Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
-A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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Vote for your favorite Haboob HaikuBy Ina RonquilloCREATED JUN 25 2013
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PHOENIX (KGUN9-TV) - To raise awareness of the haboob hazard the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) ran a Haboob Haiku challenge asking for the 5-7-5 syllablepoems via social media
Haboob storms can become a major hazard for drivers and are most common during thesummer monsoon which began June 15
KGUN9 On Your Side put Producer Cailyn to the test this year and little did we know sheturned out to be quite the poet
Producer Cailyn had her haiku selected as of the of the 10 finalists
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Voting for the Haboob Haiku contest ends on Wednesday June 26
ADOT will announce the winner next Friday The winner doesnt get a prize but majorbragging rights
To vote for your favorite click here
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PHOENIX (KGUN9-TV) - The Arizona Department of Transportation is asking people tochannel their inner poets and submit Haiku poems to spread the word about dust stormsafety
ADOT first began the Haboob Haiku challenge last year and is bringing it back for a secondround
A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that follows the rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables respectively
ADOT wants the haikus to reinforce its public safety message urging drivers to avoid drivinginto or through a dust storm at all costs
ADOT encourages anyone and everyone to send in their haboob haikus through ADOTs
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Some examples of haikus last year include
Youre not a Jedi This is not Tatooine Luke Pull over now man
Dust blows swirls and grows Roadways become danger zones Pull over lights off
Wham bam dust storm jam Cant see dont drive pull over Lights out til all clear
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ADOT gives driving tips for monsoon seasonBy Nadine Arroyo Rodriguez on 06112013
Arizonas monsoon season gets underway Saturday State transportation officials are urging drivers to be cautious during the summerstorms by reintroducing their dust storm awareness campaign
The public awareness program reminds motorists of what to do when trapped in a dust storm
ADOT says drivers should avoid driving in a dust storm and to be prepared to adjust travel plans when there are warnings of oneapproaching And if drivers find themselves in a dust storm state transportation officials say pull off the highway and park
ADOT also advises to turn off all you car lights keep your foot off the break pedal and stay inside the vehicle while the dust stormpasses
For the second summer ADOT is sponsoring a Haboob Haiku contest on social media Click here for more information
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PHOENIX (AP) -- State transportation officials are reactivating a publicawareness campaign as the threat of dangerous dust storms increaseswith the summer monsoon
The Department of Transportation says motorists should avoid driving intodust storms in the first place by planning ahead and being prepared tochange travel plans
The driver-safety campaign advises motorists who find themselves in a
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The driver-safety campaign advises motorists who find themselves in adust storm to pull off the highway and park in a safe place off thepavement
Other recommendations include turning off all lights keeping your foot offthe brake and staying in the vehicle while waiting for the storm to pass
The campaigns motto is Pull aside stay alive ADOT has moreinformation about the campaign online
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ADOT reactivates dust storm awareness campaign
Posted Jun 11 2013 904 AM EDTUpdated Jun 11 2013 912 AM EDT
PHOENIX (AP) -- State transportation officials are reactivating apublic awareness campaign as the threat of dangerous dust stormsincreases with the summer monsoon The Department of Transportation says motorists should avoiddriving into dust storms in the first place by planning ahead andbeing prepared to change travel plans The driver-safety campaign advises motorists who find themselvesin a dust storm to pull off the highway and park in a safe place offthe pavement Other recommendations include turn off all lights keeping your footoff the brake and staying in the vehicle while waiting for the stormto pass
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Posted Jun 11 2013 151 PM EDTUpdated Jun 12 2013 937 AM EDT
By Dawn Alexander - email
It is that time of year when dust storms take over the Valleyso to help spread the word about dust storm safety Arizonas Department ofTransportation has launched their second Haboob Haiku Challenge
For the second year ADOT is asking peopleto get creative and submit their haboobhaiku to ADOTs social media sitesADOT launched their Pull Aside Stay Alivedust storm campaign Monday as part oftheir Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week
Last year more than 600 haboob haikuswere submitted and featured worldwide The haikus are used to help reminddrivers about the dangers of the giant dust storms along with the monsoonstorms
You can submit your Haboob Haiku on ADOTs twitter page usingHaboobHaiku ADOTs Facebook page or ADOTs blog ADOT is using the
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Haboob Haikus to help enhance public safety awareness that encourages drivers to avoid driving into or througha dust storm ADOT encourages drivers to pull over and wait out a dust storm versus driving through a dust storm
A haiku is Japanese poetry that follows the traditional rules of three lines of five seven and five syllablesrespectively
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ADOT wants your lsquoHaboob Haikusrsquo
Posted Thursday June 13 2013 100 am
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PHOENIX ndash As part of the Arizona Department of Transportationrsquos efforts to spread the word about dust stormsafety the agency is once again asking people to channel their inner poets and send in their haboob haikus
ldquoHaboob Haiku Year Twordquo is now underway through ADOTrsquos social media sites ADOT first issued the ldquoHaboobHaiku Challengerdquo last year as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo dust storm awareness campaign The challengewas such a smashing success that worldwide media featured some of the 600 haiku submissions
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry thatfollows the traditional rules of three lines of five sevenand five syllables respectively The haikus aredesigned to reinforce ADOTrsquos public safety message
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urging drivers to avoid driving into or through a duststorm at all costs
Drivers are instead encouraged to pull off the roadwayand wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drivewith reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in theirhaboob haikus to the following ADOT social mediasites
bull Twitter httpstwittercomArizonaDOT useHaboobHaiku
bull Facebook wwwFacebookcomAZDOT
bull ADOT Blog httpadotblogblogspotcom
Some of the favorite haboob haikus from last year include
bull Yoursquore not a Jedi This is not Tatooine Luke Pull over now man
bull Dust blows swirls and grows Roadways become danger zones Pull over lights off
bull Wham bam dust storm jam Canrsquot see donrsquot drive pull over Lights out rsquotil all clear
Dust storm driving tips and educational videos can be found at wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg
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PHOENIX - The monsoon season officially kicks off Saturday andthat means well probably be seeing dust storms in the next fewweeks
These storms can be deadly if youre out in your car when they hit
Being on the road when a dust storm hits is not a safe place to be Visibility can get so low you cant see the hood of your car Thatswhy the Arizona Department of Transportation is warning drivers tostay off the road if you can during a dust storm
A blinding dust storm caused a 30 car pileup along the Interstate 10near Picacho Peak in October 2011 leaving a Texas man dead inthe chain reaction crash
You know its hard to predict -- we dont know what kind of asummer were going to have said ADOTs Doug Nintzel We justwant drivers to be ready
Olga Torres got caught in a dust storm on I-10 last monsoon seasonwith her children in the car
I stayed inside the car and just pulled over she said Very hardto see
If you do find yourself driving in the middle of a dust storm the firstthing to do is to look around your car Check your mirrors to makesure there are no other vehicles right around you Then slow downand pull off to the side of the road And not just onto the shoulder --all the way off the pavement
Then turn off your lights so other cars dont try to follow you Thatswhat causes pileups
Drivers need to take this seriously -- its not just something that yousay -- oh it will happen to somebody else These things do happenand you have to be ready said Nintzel
Olga says it can be a scary experience and if she knows that
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another storm is coming I stay home definitely I dont want to go through it again
ADOT has a video and some things you will want to keep in mind if you do find yourself out on theroads during a dust storm Its a good idea to look at it even if youve lived here for a while
The main thing though if you know a dust storm is popping up and you can stay off the roads -thats the best idea of all
ADOT Pull Aside - Stay Alive
Will you know what to do in a dust storm
pullasidestayaliveorg
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PHOENIX -- With the hottest day of theyear showing up earlier than usualmonsoon season is expected to arrivejust as quickly
While most of us delight in thesoaking rains that are synonymouswith the monsoon the season is also full of severe weather dangers thatcan damage property and threaten the safety of Arizonans said WendySmith-Reeve director of the Arizona Division of Emergency Management
Gov Jan Brewer proclaimed June 9-14 Moonsoon Awareness Week inArizona which is a week before the official beginning of monsoon seasonLasting until late September it consists of afternoon thunderstormsproducing lightning high winds and heavy rains It also includes weatherdangers like flash flooding or dust storms
Heres how you can get ready for Arizonas most notorious naturaldisaster
At home make sure you have enough food water and emergencysupplies on hand to last 72 hours in case the power goes out Flashlightsshould have extra batteries and first aid supplies should be readilyavailable
Items that can blow away in the wind such as outdoor fixtures furnitureand small trees should be secured
Also be sure to review your homeowners policy According to AAAstandard ones do not typically have flood coverage
On the road take particular caution when you see a dust stormapproaching The best thing to do is avoid driving into a wall of dustInstead pull to the side of the road as quickly as possible turn off yourlights and wait it out
However its better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions said John Halikowski director of the ArizonaDepartment of Transportation
To help increase awareness of safe driving ADOT is hosting its secondHaboob Haiku Challenge People can submit their 17-syllable poems via
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Haboob Haiku Year Two Dust storm poetryShakespeares got nothing on thisMore great haiku please
PHOENIX mdash As part of the Arizona Department ofTransportationrsquos efforts to spread the word about dust stormsafety the agency is once again asking people to channel theirinner poets and send in their haboob haikus
Haboob Haiku Year Two gets underway today through ADOTrsquossocial media sites ADOT first issued the Haboob HaikuChallenge last year as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo duststorm awareness campaign The challenge was such a smashingsuccess that worldwide media featured some of the 600 haikusubmissions The ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign re-launchedyesterday as part of Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week Thecampaign will run through the summer reminding drivers aboutthe dangers of dust storms and monsoon storms
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and five syllablesrespectively The haikus are designed to reinforce ADOTrsquos publicsafety message urging drivers to avoid driving into or through adust storm at all costs Drivers are instead encouraged to pull offthe roadway and wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drivewith reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in their haboob
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Some of the favorite haboob haikus from last year include
Yoursquore not a Jedi This is not Tatooine Luke Pull overnow manDust blows swirls and grows Roadways become dangerzones Pull over lights offWham bam dust storm jam Canrsquot see donrsquot drive pullover Lights out rsquotil all clear
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TUCSON (KGUN9-TV) - The countdown is on -- just 5 days until the official start of monsoonWhile there arent clouds yet first responders are preparing for natures fury
Water rescues are a scene all too common across southern Arizona during monsoon but theflooding doesnt have to lead to tragedy according to Dustin Krugel of the Arizona DOTDrivers need to take extra precaution said Krugel If there is significant amount of water onthe roadway its just not worth risking your car and potentially getting stuck into one of thesefloods and not only that it could potentially save your life
For firefighters training has already taken place so first responders can be prepared beforethe first drops hit the ground
The weather is going to bring rescues and thats not if its when it happens said Tucson FireCaptain Barrett Baker We have to be proactive and make sure everybody is fresh on the
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latest techniques that we are using and also the equipment With athletics you practicepractice practice that way when the game takes place you are not thinking you are reactingand its the same with monsoons and rescues
-- and rescues are just what firefighters are hoping to avoid this upcoming season
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Donrsquot drive in dust storms says ADOTPosted by John Wright June 11 2013
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The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can drive head-on into a duststorm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts to educatedrivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15th ADOT along withthe Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the National Weather Servicehas reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when they encounter dust storms
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ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information to drivers before they get caught in a low-visibility dust storm Thisyear the agencyrsquos top recommendation is to avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided This is a message that canrsquot be emphasizedenoughrdquo said ADOT Director John Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers and their passengers must do theirpart by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drivethrough dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take andremember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridor betweenPhoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdash includingelectronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staff and lawenforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies mdashto keep information flowing to motorists
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Dust storms can create hazards on the roadWednesday June 12 2013Posted 855 pm
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With the start of Arizonas monsoon season June 15comes the threat of dust storms while on the road
Dust storms form when strong winds of up to 60mph kick up sand and debris creating a wall of dustas high as several thousand feet
You can reduce visibility to zero so youre basicallydriving blind in a motor vehicle And that is not safeat all said Dustin Krugel spokesperson of theArizona Department of Transportation (ADOT)
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Making the Grade Movies with MitchMore than 100 dust storms have been reportedacross Arizona in the last decade and one to threedust storms will move through the Phoenix area peryear according to the National Oceanic andAtmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Be on the lookout for limited visibility And whenyour visibility starts getting reduced thats a goodtime for you to look for a safe place to pull over theside of the roadway Krugel said
ADOTs campaign is reminding drivers to Pull AsideStay Alive
Come to a complete stop Turn off all your lightsand set your emergency break And simply keepyour seatbelt buckled and wait out the storm saidKrugel
And one of the reasons we tell drivers to turn off alltheir vehicle lights--you dont want those vehiclesthat are trailing you to follow you thinking youre amoving vehicle
Its difficult to predict when and where these duststorms will hit and dust storms can form seeminglyout of nowhere but these safety tips can helpdrivers prepare for the sudden dangers
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Dust Storms Ramp up During the MonsoonStory by Georgia Davis
June 25 2013
Arizona typically experiences two dust storms seasons In the spring these storms are usually caused bylarge-scale weather systems moving across the state The second season comes with the monsoon
Monsoon related dust storms tend to be shorter in duration but they can be more intense It is during the
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monsoon when haboobs - with wind gusts up to 100 mph - are most likely to form
Many people are killed on the highway because either theydont pull off to the side or if they do theyleave their foot on the brake said Kirk Astroth the associate dean of the University of Arizona College ofAgriculture and Life Sciences
Astroth who took inspiration from similar apps warning about snow storms developed an app to alertmotorists about pending dust storms
Dustin Krugel public information officer at the Arizona Department of Transportation said the appalongside other tools such as the ADOT twitter feed overhead signs on the freeway the 511 dial upsystem and social media outlets are ways drivers can find out about dust storms before hitting the road
Our top recommendation is to avoid getting caught in one of those dust storms Krugel said However alot of these dust storms seem to strike out of nowhere
For those who do get caught in a dust storm Krugel recommended pulling off the paved roadway comingto a complete stop and turning off all of the lights This prevents other motorists from thinking the car isstill moving and possibly hitting it
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June 23 2013 1200 am bull Kimberly Matas Arizona Daily Star 0
Summer driving especially on highways sometimes can be dangerous
The sky is clear one minute then the next a wall of reddish-tan dust blocks out the sun envelopsthe roadway and drivers find themselves trapped in a haboob
Interstate 10 from Tucson north to Phoenix and east toward New Mexico are corridors where duststorms develop quickly and dust-related crashes have occurred
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Officials at the Arizona Department of Transportation suggest drivers alter travel plans to avoidsuch dangerous conditions but thats not always possible so the agency offers tips on its websitefor reducing the risks
The Pull Aside Stay Alive public awareness campaign educates drivers about what to do - andwhat not to do - if drivers encounter dust storms
Driving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided ADOT Director JohnHalikowski said in a news release During monsoon season drivers and their passengers mustdo their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Its better to alter travel plansthan to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if youre on the road and a dust stormsuddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm
Haboob Haiku Challenge
Someone over at ADOT was feeling whimsical when thinking of ways to spread the word aboutsummer driving hazards
For the second year the department has launched its Haboob Haiku Challenge encouragingpoets - and motorists - to create vivid messages in just 17 syllables to remind everyone about thedangers of driving during dust storms
Its part of the agencys Pull Aside Stay Alive campaign
The Japanese-style poems should follow the traditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables respectively
Throughout the summer ADOT will be accepting submissions on its social media sites Facebookthe ADOT blog and Twitter with the hashtag HaboobHaiku
Last year ADOT received 600 submissions including these favorites
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This is not Tatooine Luke
Pull over now man
bull Dust blows swirls and grows
Roadways become danger zones
Pull over lights off
bull Wham bam dust storm jam
Cant see dont drive pull over
Lights out til all clear
SOURCE Arizona Department of Transportation
Dust storms
Dust storms can develop quickly and unexpectedly
ADOT has tips for drivers who find themselves on the road when one blows in
bull Avoid driving into or through the dust storm
bull Check traffic immediately around the vehicle and begin slowing down
bull Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway And completely exitthe highway if possible
bull Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely offthe paved portion of the roadway
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bull Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away fromwhere other vehicles may travel
bull Turn off all vehicle lights including emergency flashers
bull Set the emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
bull Stay in the vehicle with seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Go to wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg for more dust storm driving tips and educational videos
SOURCE Arizona Department of Transportation
Contact reporter Kimberly Matas at kmatasazstarnetcom or at 573-4191
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ADOT invites you to haiku about haboobs File photo
As part of the Arizona Department ofTransportationrsquos efforts to spread the word aboutdust storm safety the agency is once again askingpeople to channel their inner poets and send in theirhaboob haikus
Haboob Haiku Year Two is underway throughADOTrsquos social media sites
ADOT first issued the Haboob Haiku Challenge lastyear as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo duststorm awareness campaign The challenge was sucha smashing success worldwide media featured someof the 600 haiku submissions
The ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign re-launchedTuesday as part of Arizona Monsoon AwarenessWeek The campaign runs through the summer reminding drivers about the dangers of dust storms andmonsoon storms
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry that follows the traditional rules of three lines of five sevenand five syllables respectively The haikus are designed to reinforce ADOTrsquos public safety message urgingdrivers to avoid driving into or through a dust storm at all costs Drivers are instead encouraged to pull offthe roadway and wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drive with reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in their haboob haikus to the following ADOT social media sites
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Some of the favorite haboob haikus from last year include
Yoursquore not a Jedi This is not Tatooine Luke Pull over now manDust blows swirls and grows Roadways become danger zones Pull over lights offWham bam dust storm jam Canrsquot see donrsquot drive pull over Lights out rsquotil all clear
Dust storm driving tips and educational videos can be found at wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg
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By Weslie Sw ift
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
Maricopa residents spotted the massive wall of dust moving intotheir area July 18Photographer Patrick ArvisoCopyright 2011 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved Thismaterial may not be published broadcast rewritten orredistributed
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during dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (include HaboobHaiku) Facebookand the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videos about dust storm safetyon the campaign website
Copyright 2013 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved This material may not be published broadcastrewritten or redistributed
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Monsoon 2013 Tips on staying safe
Posted Saturday June 15 2013 111 pm | Updated 403 amSun Jun 16 2013
By Brenda Carrasco Special to AFN | 0 comments
With the monsoon season officially beginningtomorrow June 15 Arizonans should be aware of thepossible dangers the monsoon can bring both on theroad and at home Thunderstorms flash floods heavyrain
zero-visibility haboobs are all severe weather thatwill be seen during the next couple of months
For the second year in a row the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) has teamed up with theGovernorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the ArizonaDepartment of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service for their campaign ldquoPull Aside StayAliverdquo Together they seek to educate Arizona driverson the dangers of being caught in a dust storm andon staying safe in dangerous driving conditions
Turning off all lights while pulling to the side of theroad is vital in avoiding accidents
ldquoDrivers tend to see the taillights and follow the lightand end up running into the back of the vehiclesrdquo
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bull A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability arealways the top factors in preventing crashes
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said ADOTrsquos Ryan Harding
Dust storms and other monsoon-related weathercan happen unexpectedly and motorists areencouraged to wait out the storms for their ownsafety
Remember that when there is a reported ldquoDustStorm Watchrdquo this means the conditions are ideal fora dust storm to form however when there is a ldquoDustStorm Warningrdquo a dust storm is imminent anddrivers should attempt to get off the road as soon aspossible
Flash floods can also cause great damage both toyou and your vehicle Arizonarsquos section 28-910 of theArizona Revised Statutes known as the ldquoStupidMotorist Lawrdquo states that motorists who decide tocross any barricade during flooding and whobecome stranded can be billed up to $2000 for theemergency services
Even if you believe your vehicle can make it acrosssafely it is better to avoid flooded streets andwashes as the fast moving current can potentiallyoverpower your vehicle
What many Arizonans donrsquot consider is the possibilityof their homes flooding AAA insurance encourageshomeowners to ldquoreview your homeownerrsquos policyEnsure they are protected against storm damageincluding a flood Standard homeownerrsquos policies donot have flood coveragerdquo
Heavy rain can cause major damage if the waterlevels get high enough Personal belongings such
as electronics furniture and your homersquos infrastructure can be damaged and without flood coverage thedamage will not be covered by your insurance
ldquoWhen it comes to flood insurance talk to your agent and check if you are in a specific high risk area sincethese can vary from specific areas and neighborhoodsrdquo said John Candaso from AAA
He said you can check if your Ahwatukee home is in a flood area by visiting floodsmartgov and filling out theflood risk profile
Arizona motorists will be notified of any dangerous weather this season via electronic highway boards newsand television stations and social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook ADOT also encouragesdrivers to spread the word on the importance of pulling over while caught in bad weather The ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo will be back this year on Twitter where users are encouraged to write their own Haiku about stayingsafe this monsoon season Use the hashtag HaboobHaiku for the chance to be retweeted by ArizonaDOTso others can view your poetry
bull Brenda Carrasco is a junior at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona
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bull Allow extra time to get to a destination Trafficis heavier in bad weather
bull Prepare for electrical surges and outagesProtect sensitive electronics such ascomputers gaming systems or televisions byusing surge protectors Also keep flashlightsand batteries handy
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Monsoon driving tips from ADOT
Posted Friday June 14 2013 800 am
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15
ADOT along with the Governorrsquos Office of HighwaySafety the Arizona Department of Public Safety andthe National Weather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull
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Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaignincluding television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do(and what not to do) when they encounter duststorms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers
and their passengers must do their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm
ldquoItrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the roadand a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku
Anyone can channel their inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers ofdriving in dust storms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
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Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) andbegin slowing down
Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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Some drivers get lucky crossing the water but chances are if youdont play it safe youll end up stranded Ive seen some washeswhere its just a little trickle and then a few moments later theres a bigflood coming your way Suitt says
Deputy Suitt says if there is water on the road your best bet is to takeanother route Especially at night you cant tell how deep that water is so why notavoid it all together Suitt says
If you cant find another way pull over to the side of the road until the storm subsidesTurn off your lights because you dont want anyone else to come up behind youthinking youre still driving Suitt says
The same advice goes for drivers who find themselves in the middle of a dust stormalong I-10 When you see a wall of dust approaching that is the time to take actionand pull off to the side of the roadway says Dustin Krugel of ADOT
Krugel says the road between Tucson and Casa Grande is especially prone to duststorms
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorgto showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages Thewebsite also includes a tip sheet which ADOT encourages drivers to print and keephandy in their vehicle
To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies -including electronic highway message boards social and traditional mediacommunication with ADOT staff and law enforcement officers in the field televisionand radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies - to keepinformation flowing to motorists
The most important thing to remember when driving in a dust storm or during heavyrains is to go slowly and be smart
Suitt says drivers who pass through flood barricades and get stuck could face up to a
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Poet and you know it ADOT seekshaboob haikus
Posted Thursday June 13 2013 804 am
Weslie Swift ABC 15 | 0 comments
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
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A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that followsthe traditional rules of three lines of five seven andfive syllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (includeHaboobHaiku) Facebook and the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videosabout dust storm safety on the campaign website
Posted in Topstory on Thursday June 13 2013 804 am
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This monsoon season drivers arereminded to lsquoPull Aside Stay Aliversquo
Posted Wednesday June 12 2013 100 am
Staff Reports | 0 comments
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15 ADOTalong with the Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television andradio public-education announcements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when theyencounter dust storms
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encounter dust storms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season driversand their passengers must do their part by planningahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better toalter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and adust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do notdrive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have totake and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku Anyone can channeltheir inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers of driving in duststorms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
-Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
-If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) and
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begin slowing down
-Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
-Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
-Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
-Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
-Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
-Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
-Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
-A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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PHOENIX (KGUN9-TV) - To raise awareness of the haboob hazard the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) ran a Haboob Haiku challenge asking for the 5-7-5 syllablepoems via social media
Haboob storms can become a major hazard for drivers and are most common during thesummer monsoon which began June 15
KGUN9 On Your Side put Producer Cailyn to the test this year and little did we know sheturned out to be quite the poet
Producer Cailyn had her haiku selected as of the of the 10 finalists
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Voting for the Haboob Haiku contest ends on Wednesday June 26
ADOT will announce the winner next Friday The winner doesnt get a prize but majorbragging rights
To vote for your favorite click here
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Some examples of haikus last year include
Youre not a Jedi This is not Tatooine Luke Pull over now man
Dust blows swirls and grows Roadways become danger zones Pull over lights off
Wham bam dust storm jam Cant see dont drive pull over Lights out til all clear
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ADOT gives driving tips for monsoon seasonBy Nadine Arroyo Rodriguez on 06112013
Arizonas monsoon season gets underway Saturday State transportation officials are urging drivers to be cautious during the summerstorms by reintroducing their dust storm awareness campaign
The public awareness program reminds motorists of what to do when trapped in a dust storm
ADOT says drivers should avoid driving in a dust storm and to be prepared to adjust travel plans when there are warnings of oneapproaching And if drivers find themselves in a dust storm state transportation officials say pull off the highway and park
ADOT also advises to turn off all you car lights keep your foot off the break pedal and stay inside the vehicle while the dust stormpasses
For the second summer ADOT is sponsoring a Haboob Haiku contest on social media Click here for more information
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azfamilycomPosted on June 11 2013 at 335 PM
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PHOENIX (AP) -- State transportation officials are reactivating a publicawareness campaign as the threat of dangerous dust storms increaseswith the summer monsoon
The Department of Transportation says motorists should avoid driving intodust storms in the first place by planning ahead and being prepared tochange travel plans
The driver-safety campaign advises motorists who find themselves in a
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The driver-safety campaign advises motorists who find themselves in adust storm to pull off the highway and park in a safe place off thepavement
Other recommendations include turning off all lights keeping your foot offthe brake and staying in the vehicle while waiting for the storm to pass
The campaigns motto is Pull aside stay alive ADOT has moreinformation about the campaign online
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ADOT reactivates dust storm awareness campaign
Posted Jun 11 2013 904 AM EDTUpdated Jun 11 2013 912 AM EDT
PHOENIX (AP) -- State transportation officials are reactivating apublic awareness campaign as the threat of dangerous dust stormsincreases with the summer monsoon The Department of Transportation says motorists should avoiddriving into dust storms in the first place by planning ahead andbeing prepared to change travel plans The driver-safety campaign advises motorists who find themselvesin a dust storm to pull off the highway and park in a safe place offthe pavement Other recommendations include turn off all lights keeping your footoff the brake and staying in the vehicle while waiting for the stormto pass
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Posted Jun 11 2013 151 PM EDTUpdated Jun 12 2013 937 AM EDT
By Dawn Alexander - email
It is that time of year when dust storms take over the Valleyso to help spread the word about dust storm safety Arizonas Department ofTransportation has launched their second Haboob Haiku Challenge
For the second year ADOT is asking peopleto get creative and submit their haboobhaiku to ADOTs social media sitesADOT launched their Pull Aside Stay Alivedust storm campaign Monday as part oftheir Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week
Last year more than 600 haboob haikuswere submitted and featured worldwide The haikus are used to help reminddrivers about the dangers of the giant dust storms along with the monsoonstorms
You can submit your Haboob Haiku on ADOTs twitter page usingHaboobHaiku ADOTs Facebook page or ADOTs blog ADOT is using the
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Haboob Haikus to help enhance public safety awareness that encourages drivers to avoid driving into or througha dust storm ADOT encourages drivers to pull over and wait out a dust storm versus driving through a dust storm
A haiku is Japanese poetry that follows the traditional rules of three lines of five seven and five syllablesrespectively
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PHOENIX ndash As part of the Arizona Department of Transportationrsquos efforts to spread the word about dust stormsafety the agency is once again asking people to channel their inner poets and send in their haboob haikus
ldquoHaboob Haiku Year Twordquo is now underway through ADOTrsquos social media sites ADOT first issued the ldquoHaboobHaiku Challengerdquo last year as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo dust storm awareness campaign The challengewas such a smashing success that worldwide media featured some of the 600 haiku submissions
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry thatfollows the traditional rules of three lines of five sevenand five syllables respectively The haikus aredesigned to reinforce ADOTrsquos public safety message
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urging drivers to avoid driving into or through a duststorm at all costs
Drivers are instead encouraged to pull off the roadwayand wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drivewith reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in theirhaboob haikus to the following ADOT social mediasites
bull Twitter httpstwittercomArizonaDOT useHaboobHaiku
bull Facebook wwwFacebookcomAZDOT
bull ADOT Blog httpadotblogblogspotcom
Some of the favorite haboob haikus from last year include
bull Yoursquore not a Jedi This is not Tatooine Luke Pull over now man
bull Dust blows swirls and grows Roadways become danger zones Pull over lights off
bull Wham bam dust storm jam Canrsquot see donrsquot drive pull over Lights out rsquotil all clear
Dust storm driving tips and educational videos can be found at wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg
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ADOT warns drivers to stay off the road during dust storms
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PHOENIX - The monsoon season officially kicks off Saturday andthat means well probably be seeing dust storms in the next fewweeks
These storms can be deadly if youre out in your car when they hit
Being on the road when a dust storm hits is not a safe place to be Visibility can get so low you cant see the hood of your car Thatswhy the Arizona Department of Transportation is warning drivers tostay off the road if you can during a dust storm
A blinding dust storm caused a 30 car pileup along the Interstate 10near Picacho Peak in October 2011 leaving a Texas man dead inthe chain reaction crash
You know its hard to predict -- we dont know what kind of asummer were going to have said ADOTs Doug Nintzel We justwant drivers to be ready
Olga Torres got caught in a dust storm on I-10 last monsoon seasonwith her children in the car
I stayed inside the car and just pulled over she said Very hardto see
If you do find yourself driving in the middle of a dust storm the firstthing to do is to look around your car Check your mirrors to makesure there are no other vehicles right around you Then slow downand pull off to the side of the road And not just onto the shoulder --all the way off the pavement
Then turn off your lights so other cars dont try to follow you Thatswhat causes pileups
Drivers need to take this seriously -- its not just something that yousay -- oh it will happen to somebody else These things do happenand you have to be ready said Nintzel
Olga says it can be a scary experience and if she knows that
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another storm is coming I stay home definitely I dont want to go through it again
ADOT has a video and some things you will want to keep in mind if you do find yourself out on theroads during a dust storm Its a good idea to look at it even if youve lived here for a while
The main thing though if you know a dust storm is popping up and you can stay off the roads -thats the best idea of all
ADOT Pull Aside - Stay Alive
Will you know what to do in a dust storm
pullasidestayaliveorg
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PHOENIX -- With the hottest day of theyear showing up earlier than usualmonsoon season is expected to arrivejust as quickly
While most of us delight in thesoaking rains that are synonymouswith the monsoon the season is also full of severe weather dangers thatcan damage property and threaten the safety of Arizonans said WendySmith-Reeve director of the Arizona Division of Emergency Management
Gov Jan Brewer proclaimed June 9-14 Moonsoon Awareness Week inArizona which is a week before the official beginning of monsoon seasonLasting until late September it consists of afternoon thunderstormsproducing lightning high winds and heavy rains It also includes weatherdangers like flash flooding or dust storms
Heres how you can get ready for Arizonas most notorious naturaldisaster
At home make sure you have enough food water and emergencysupplies on hand to last 72 hours in case the power goes out Flashlightsshould have extra batteries and first aid supplies should be readilyavailable
Items that can blow away in the wind such as outdoor fixtures furnitureand small trees should be secured
Also be sure to review your homeowners policy According to AAAstandard ones do not typically have flood coverage
On the road take particular caution when you see a dust stormapproaching The best thing to do is avoid driving into a wall of dustInstead pull to the side of the road as quickly as possible turn off yourlights and wait it out
However its better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions said John Halikowski director of the ArizonaDepartment of Transportation
To help increase awareness of safe driving ADOT is hosting its secondHaboob Haiku Challenge People can submit their 17-syllable poems via
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Haboob Haiku Year Two Dust storm poetryShakespeares got nothing on thisMore great haiku please
PHOENIX mdash As part of the Arizona Department ofTransportationrsquos efforts to spread the word about dust stormsafety the agency is once again asking people to channel theirinner poets and send in their haboob haikus
Haboob Haiku Year Two gets underway today through ADOTrsquossocial media sites ADOT first issued the Haboob HaikuChallenge last year as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo duststorm awareness campaign The challenge was such a smashingsuccess that worldwide media featured some of the 600 haikusubmissions The ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign re-launchedyesterday as part of Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week Thecampaign will run through the summer reminding drivers aboutthe dangers of dust storms and monsoon storms
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and five syllablesrespectively The haikus are designed to reinforce ADOTrsquos publicsafety message urging drivers to avoid driving into or through adust storm at all costs Drivers are instead encouraged to pull offthe roadway and wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drivewith reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in their haboob
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Some of the favorite haboob haikus from last year include
Yoursquore not a Jedi This is not Tatooine Luke Pull overnow manDust blows swirls and grows Roadways become dangerzones Pull over lights offWham bam dust storm jam Canrsquot see donrsquot drive pullover Lights out rsquotil all clear
Dust storm driving tips and educational videos can be found atwwwPullAsideStayAliveorg
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TUCSON (KGUN9-TV) - The countdown is on -- just 5 days until the official start of monsoonWhile there arent clouds yet first responders are preparing for natures fury
Water rescues are a scene all too common across southern Arizona during monsoon but theflooding doesnt have to lead to tragedy according to Dustin Krugel of the Arizona DOTDrivers need to take extra precaution said Krugel If there is significant amount of water onthe roadway its just not worth risking your car and potentially getting stuck into one of thesefloods and not only that it could potentially save your life
For firefighters training has already taken place so first responders can be prepared beforethe first drops hit the ground
The weather is going to bring rescues and thats not if its when it happens said Tucson FireCaptain Barrett Baker We have to be proactive and make sure everybody is fresh on the
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latest techniques that we are using and also the equipment With athletics you practicepractice practice that way when the game takes place you are not thinking you are reactingand its the same with monsoons and rescues
-- and rescues are just what firefighters are hoping to avoid this upcoming season
On average flash floods claim over 100 lives per year several of those in Arizona and withour severe weather season just around the corner first responders have one message turnaround dont drown
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Donrsquot drive in dust storms says ADOTPosted by John Wright June 11 2013
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The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can drive head-on into a duststorm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts to educatedrivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15th ADOT along withthe Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the National Weather Servicehas reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when they encounter dust storms
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ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information to drivers before they get caught in a low-visibility dust storm Thisyear the agencyrsquos top recommendation is to avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided This is a message that canrsquot be emphasizedenoughrdquo said ADOT Director John Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers and their passengers must do theirpart by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drivethrough dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take andremember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridor betweenPhoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdash includingelectronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staff and lawenforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies mdashto keep information flowing to motorists
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Dust storms can create hazards on the roadWednesday June 12 2013Posted 855 pm
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With the start of Arizonas monsoon season June 15comes the threat of dust storms while on the road
Dust storms form when strong winds of up to 60mph kick up sand and debris creating a wall of dustas high as several thousand feet
You can reduce visibility to zero so youre basicallydriving blind in a motor vehicle And that is not safeat all said Dustin Krugel spokesperson of theArizona Department of Transportation (ADOT)
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Making the Grade Movies with MitchMore than 100 dust storms have been reportedacross Arizona in the last decade and one to threedust storms will move through the Phoenix area peryear according to the National Oceanic andAtmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Be on the lookout for limited visibility And whenyour visibility starts getting reduced thats a goodtime for you to look for a safe place to pull over theside of the roadway Krugel said
ADOTs campaign is reminding drivers to Pull AsideStay Alive
Come to a complete stop Turn off all your lightsand set your emergency break And simply keepyour seatbelt buckled and wait out the storm saidKrugel
And one of the reasons we tell drivers to turn off alltheir vehicle lights--you dont want those vehiclesthat are trailing you to follow you thinking youre amoving vehicle
Its difficult to predict when and where these duststorms will hit and dust storms can form seeminglyout of nowhere but these safety tips can helpdrivers prepare for the sudden dangers
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June 25 2013
Arizona typically experiences two dust storms seasons In the spring these storms are usually caused bylarge-scale weather systems moving across the state The second season comes with the monsoon
Monsoon related dust storms tend to be shorter in duration but they can be more intense It is during the
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monsoon when haboobs - with wind gusts up to 100 mph - are most likely to form
Many people are killed on the highway because either theydont pull off to the side or if they do theyleave their foot on the brake said Kirk Astroth the associate dean of the University of Arizona College ofAgriculture and Life Sciences
Astroth who took inspiration from similar apps warning about snow storms developed an app to alertmotorists about pending dust storms
Dustin Krugel public information officer at the Arizona Department of Transportation said the appalongside other tools such as the ADOT twitter feed overhead signs on the freeway the 511 dial upsystem and social media outlets are ways drivers can find out about dust storms before hitting the road
Our top recommendation is to avoid getting caught in one of those dust storms Krugel said However alot of these dust storms seem to strike out of nowhere
For those who do get caught in a dust storm Krugel recommended pulling off the paved roadway comingto a complete stop and turning off all of the lights This prevents other motorists from thinking the car isstill moving and possibly hitting it
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Summer driving especially on highways sometimes can be dangerous
The sky is clear one minute then the next a wall of reddish-tan dust blocks out the sun envelopsthe roadway and drivers find themselves trapped in a haboob
Interstate 10 from Tucson north to Phoenix and east toward New Mexico are corridors where duststorms develop quickly and dust-related crashes have occurred
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Officials at the Arizona Department of Transportation suggest drivers alter travel plans to avoidsuch dangerous conditions but thats not always possible so the agency offers tips on its websitefor reducing the risks
The Pull Aside Stay Alive public awareness campaign educates drivers about what to do - andwhat not to do - if drivers encounter dust storms
Driving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided ADOT Director JohnHalikowski said in a news release During monsoon season drivers and their passengers mustdo their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Its better to alter travel plansthan to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if youre on the road and a dust stormsuddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm
Haboob Haiku Challenge
Someone over at ADOT was feeling whimsical when thinking of ways to spread the word aboutsummer driving hazards
For the second year the department has launched its Haboob Haiku Challenge encouragingpoets - and motorists - to create vivid messages in just 17 syllables to remind everyone about thedangers of driving during dust storms
Its part of the agencys Pull Aside Stay Alive campaign
The Japanese-style poems should follow the traditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables respectively
Throughout the summer ADOT will be accepting submissions on its social media sites Facebookthe ADOT blog and Twitter with the hashtag HaboobHaiku
Last year ADOT received 600 submissions including these favorites
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Pull over now man
bull Dust blows swirls and grows
Roadways become danger zones
Pull over lights off
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Cant see dont drive pull over
Lights out til all clear
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Dust storms
Dust storms can develop quickly and unexpectedly
ADOT has tips for drivers who find themselves on the road when one blows in
bull Avoid driving into or through the dust storm
bull Check traffic immediately around the vehicle and begin slowing down
bull Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway And completely exitthe highway if possible
bull Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely offthe paved portion of the roadway
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bull Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away fromwhere other vehicles may travel
bull Turn off all vehicle lights including emergency flashers
bull Set the emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
bull Stay in the vehicle with seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Go to wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg for more dust storm driving tips and educational videos
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ADOT invites you to haiku about haboobs File photo
As part of the Arizona Department ofTransportationrsquos efforts to spread the word aboutdust storm safety the agency is once again askingpeople to channel their inner poets and send in theirhaboob haikus
Haboob Haiku Year Two is underway throughADOTrsquos social media sites
ADOT first issued the Haboob Haiku Challenge lastyear as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo duststorm awareness campaign The challenge was sucha smashing success worldwide media featured someof the 600 haiku submissions
The ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign re-launchedTuesday as part of Arizona Monsoon AwarenessWeek The campaign runs through the summer reminding drivers about the dangers of dust storms andmonsoon storms
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry that follows the traditional rules of three lines of five sevenand five syllables respectively The haikus are designed to reinforce ADOTrsquos public safety message urgingdrivers to avoid driving into or through a dust storm at all costs Drivers are instead encouraged to pull offthe roadway and wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drive with reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in their haboob haikus to the following ADOT social media sites
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PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
Maricopa residents spotted the massive wall of dust moving intotheir area July 18Photographer Patrick ArvisoCopyright 2011 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved Thismaterial may not be published broadcast rewritten orredistributed
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during dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (include HaboobHaiku) Facebookand the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videos about dust storm safetyon the campaign website
Copyright 2013 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved This material may not be published broadcastrewritten or redistributed
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Monsoon 2013 Tips on staying safe
Posted Saturday June 15 2013 111 pm | Updated 403 amSun Jun 16 2013
By Brenda Carrasco Special to AFN | 0 comments
With the monsoon season officially beginningtomorrow June 15 Arizonans should be aware of thepossible dangers the monsoon can bring both on theroad and at home Thunderstorms flash floods heavyrain
zero-visibility haboobs are all severe weather thatwill be seen during the next couple of months
For the second year in a row the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) has teamed up with theGovernorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the ArizonaDepartment of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service for their campaign ldquoPull Aside StayAliverdquo Together they seek to educate Arizona driverson the dangers of being caught in a dust storm andon staying safe in dangerous driving conditions
Turning off all lights while pulling to the side of theroad is vital in avoiding accidents
ldquoDrivers tend to see the taillights and follow the lightand end up running into the back of the vehiclesrdquo
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bull A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability arealways the top factors in preventing crashes
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said ADOTrsquos Ryan Harding
Dust storms and other monsoon-related weathercan happen unexpectedly and motorists areencouraged to wait out the storms for their ownsafety
Remember that when there is a reported ldquoDustStorm Watchrdquo this means the conditions are ideal fora dust storm to form however when there is a ldquoDustStorm Warningrdquo a dust storm is imminent anddrivers should attempt to get off the road as soon aspossible
Flash floods can also cause great damage both toyou and your vehicle Arizonarsquos section 28-910 of theArizona Revised Statutes known as the ldquoStupidMotorist Lawrdquo states that motorists who decide tocross any barricade during flooding and whobecome stranded can be billed up to $2000 for theemergency services
Even if you believe your vehicle can make it acrosssafely it is better to avoid flooded streets andwashes as the fast moving current can potentiallyoverpower your vehicle
What many Arizonans donrsquot consider is the possibilityof their homes flooding AAA insurance encourageshomeowners to ldquoreview your homeownerrsquos policyEnsure they are protected against storm damageincluding a flood Standard homeownerrsquos policies donot have flood coveragerdquo
Heavy rain can cause major damage if the waterlevels get high enough Personal belongings such
as electronics furniture and your homersquos infrastructure can be damaged and without flood coverage thedamage will not be covered by your insurance
ldquoWhen it comes to flood insurance talk to your agent and check if you are in a specific high risk area sincethese can vary from specific areas and neighborhoodsrdquo said John Candaso from AAA
He said you can check if your Ahwatukee home is in a flood area by visiting floodsmartgov and filling out theflood risk profile
Arizona motorists will be notified of any dangerous weather this season via electronic highway boards newsand television stations and social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook ADOT also encouragesdrivers to spread the word on the importance of pulling over while caught in bad weather The ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo will be back this year on Twitter where users are encouraged to write their own Haiku about stayingsafe this monsoon season Use the hashtag HaboobHaiku for the chance to be retweeted by ArizonaDOTso others can view your poetry
bull Brenda Carrasco is a junior at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona
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bull Insurance policy Motorists generally need acomprehensive policy to be protected againststorm damage Liability coverage only forexample does not cover damage from hailwind or rain
bull Secure outdoor furniture fixtures and garbagecans Even in weak storms these easily canblow over causing damage to the objecthomes or people
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Monsoon driving tips from ADOT
Posted Friday June 14 2013 800 am
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15
ADOT along with the Governorrsquos Office of HighwaySafety the Arizona Department of Public Safety andthe National Weather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull
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Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaignincluding television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do(and what not to do) when they encounter duststorms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers
and their passengers must do their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm
ldquoItrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the roadand a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku
Anyone can channel their inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers ofdriving in dust storms
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Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) andbegin slowing down
Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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Its hard to tell how fast the water is going to rise says Deputy TracySuitt of the Pima County Sheriffs Department
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Some drivers get lucky crossing the water but chances are if youdont play it safe youll end up stranded Ive seen some washeswhere its just a little trickle and then a few moments later theres a bigflood coming your way Suitt says
Deputy Suitt says if there is water on the road your best bet is to takeanother route Especially at night you cant tell how deep that water is so why notavoid it all together Suitt says
If you cant find another way pull over to the side of the road until the storm subsidesTurn off your lights because you dont want anyone else to come up behind youthinking youre still driving Suitt says
The same advice goes for drivers who find themselves in the middle of a dust stormalong I-10 When you see a wall of dust approaching that is the time to take actionand pull off to the side of the roadway says Dustin Krugel of ADOT
Krugel says the road between Tucson and Casa Grande is especially prone to duststorms
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorgto showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages Thewebsite also includes a tip sheet which ADOT encourages drivers to print and keephandy in their vehicle
To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies -including electronic highway message boards social and traditional mediacommunication with ADOT staff and law enforcement officers in the field televisionand radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies - to keepinformation flowing to motorists
The most important thing to remember when driving in a dust storm or during heavyrains is to go slowly and be smart
Suitt says drivers who pass through flood barricades and get stuck could face up to a
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Poet and you know it ADOT seekshaboob haikus
Posted Thursday June 13 2013 804 am
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PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
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A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that followsthe traditional rules of three lines of five seven andfive syllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (includeHaboobHaiku) Facebook and the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videosabout dust storm safety on the campaign website
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This monsoon season drivers arereminded to lsquoPull Aside Stay Aliversquo
Posted Wednesday June 12 2013 100 am
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The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15 ADOTalong with the Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television andradio public-education announcements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when theyencounter dust storms
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ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season driversand their passengers must do their part by planningahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better toalter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and adust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do notdrive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have totake and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku Anyone can channeltheir inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers of driving in duststorms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
-Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
-If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) and
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begin slowing down
-Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
-Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
-Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
-Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
-Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
-Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
-Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
-A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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PHOENIX (KGUN9-TV) - To raise awareness of the haboob hazard the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) ran a Haboob Haiku challenge asking for the 5-7-5 syllablepoems via social media
Haboob storms can become a major hazard for drivers and are most common during thesummer monsoon which began June 15
KGUN9 On Your Side put Producer Cailyn to the test this year and little did we know sheturned out to be quite the poet
Producer Cailyn had her haiku selected as of the of the 10 finalists
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Voting for the Haboob Haiku contest ends on Wednesday June 26
ADOT will announce the winner next Friday The winner doesnt get a prize but majorbragging rights
To vote for your favorite click here
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ADOT gives driving tips for monsoon seasonBy Nadine Arroyo Rodriguez on 06112013
Arizonas monsoon season gets underway Saturday State transportation officials are urging drivers to be cautious during the summerstorms by reintroducing their dust storm awareness campaign
The public awareness program reminds motorists of what to do when trapped in a dust storm
ADOT says drivers should avoid driving in a dust storm and to be prepared to adjust travel plans when there are warnings of oneapproaching And if drivers find themselves in a dust storm state transportation officials say pull off the highway and park
ADOT also advises to turn off all you car lights keep your foot off the break pedal and stay inside the vehicle while the dust stormpasses
For the second summer ADOT is sponsoring a Haboob Haiku contest on social media Click here for more information
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PHOENIX (AP) -- State transportation officials are reactivating a publicawareness campaign as the threat of dangerous dust storms increaseswith the summer monsoon
The Department of Transportation says motorists should avoid driving intodust storms in the first place by planning ahead and being prepared tochange travel plans
The driver-safety campaign advises motorists who find themselves in a
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The driver-safety campaign advises motorists who find themselves in adust storm to pull off the highway and park in a safe place off thepavement
Other recommendations include turning off all lights keeping your foot offthe brake and staying in the vehicle while waiting for the storm to pass
The campaigns motto is Pull aside stay alive ADOT has moreinformation about the campaign online
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ADOT reactivates dust storm awareness campaign
Posted Jun 11 2013 904 AM EDTUpdated Jun 11 2013 912 AM EDT
PHOENIX (AP) -- State transportation officials are reactivating apublic awareness campaign as the threat of dangerous dust stormsincreases with the summer monsoon The Department of Transportation says motorists should avoiddriving into dust storms in the first place by planning ahead andbeing prepared to change travel plans The driver-safety campaign advises motorists who find themselvesin a dust storm to pull off the highway and park in a safe place offthe pavement Other recommendations include turn off all lights keeping your footoff the brake and staying in the vehicle while waiting for the stormto pass
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ADOT turns to poetry for public awareness of dust storms
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Posted Jun 11 2013 151 PM EDTUpdated Jun 12 2013 937 AM EDT
By Dawn Alexander - email
It is that time of year when dust storms take over the Valleyso to help spread the word about dust storm safety Arizonas Department ofTransportation has launched their second Haboob Haiku Challenge
For the second year ADOT is asking peopleto get creative and submit their haboobhaiku to ADOTs social media sitesADOT launched their Pull Aside Stay Alivedust storm campaign Monday as part oftheir Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week
Last year more than 600 haboob haikuswere submitted and featured worldwide The haikus are used to help reminddrivers about the dangers of the giant dust storms along with the monsoonstorms
You can submit your Haboob Haiku on ADOTs twitter page usingHaboobHaiku ADOTs Facebook page or ADOTs blog ADOT is using the
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Haboob Haikus to help enhance public safety awareness that encourages drivers to avoid driving into or througha dust storm ADOT encourages drivers to pull over and wait out a dust storm versus driving through a dust storm
A haiku is Japanese poetry that follows the traditional rules of three lines of five seven and five syllablesrespectively
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ADOT wants your lsquoHaboob Haikusrsquo
Posted Thursday June 13 2013 100 am
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PHOENIX ndash As part of the Arizona Department of Transportationrsquos efforts to spread the word about dust stormsafety the agency is once again asking people to channel their inner poets and send in their haboob haikus
ldquoHaboob Haiku Year Twordquo is now underway through ADOTrsquos social media sites ADOT first issued the ldquoHaboobHaiku Challengerdquo last year as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo dust storm awareness campaign The challengewas such a smashing success that worldwide media featured some of the 600 haiku submissions
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry thatfollows the traditional rules of three lines of five sevenand five syllables respectively The haikus aredesigned to reinforce ADOTrsquos public safety message
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urging drivers to avoid driving into or through a duststorm at all costs
Drivers are instead encouraged to pull off the roadwayand wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drivewith reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in theirhaboob haikus to the following ADOT social mediasites
bull Twitter httpstwittercomArizonaDOT useHaboobHaiku
bull Facebook wwwFacebookcomAZDOT
bull ADOT Blog httpadotblogblogspotcom
Some of the favorite haboob haikus from last year include
bull Yoursquore not a Jedi This is not Tatooine Luke Pull over now man
bull Dust blows swirls and grows Roadways become danger zones Pull over lights off
bull Wham bam dust storm jam Canrsquot see donrsquot drive pull over Lights out rsquotil all clear
Dust storm driving tips and educational videos can be found at wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg
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ADOT warns drivers to stay off the road during dust storms
Posted Jun 13 2013 806 PM EDTUpdated Jun 13 2013 818 PM EDT
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PHOENIX - The monsoon season officially kicks off Saturday andthat means well probably be seeing dust storms in the next fewweeks
These storms can be deadly if youre out in your car when they hit
Being on the road when a dust storm hits is not a safe place to be Visibility can get so low you cant see the hood of your car Thatswhy the Arizona Department of Transportation is warning drivers tostay off the road if you can during a dust storm
A blinding dust storm caused a 30 car pileup along the Interstate 10near Picacho Peak in October 2011 leaving a Texas man dead inthe chain reaction crash
You know its hard to predict -- we dont know what kind of asummer were going to have said ADOTs Doug Nintzel We justwant drivers to be ready
Olga Torres got caught in a dust storm on I-10 last monsoon seasonwith her children in the car
I stayed inside the car and just pulled over she said Very hardto see
If you do find yourself driving in the middle of a dust storm the firstthing to do is to look around your car Check your mirrors to makesure there are no other vehicles right around you Then slow downand pull off to the side of the road And not just onto the shoulder --all the way off the pavement
Then turn off your lights so other cars dont try to follow you Thatswhat causes pileups
Drivers need to take this seriously -- its not just something that yousay -- oh it will happen to somebody else These things do happenand you have to be ready said Nintzel
Olga says it can be a scary experience and if she knows that
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another storm is coming I stay home definitely I dont want to go through it again
ADOT has a video and some things you will want to keep in mind if you do find yourself out on theroads during a dust storm Its a good idea to look at it even if youve lived here for a while
The main thing though if you know a dust storm is popping up and you can stay off the roads -thats the best idea of all
ADOT Pull Aside - Stay Alive
Will you know what to do in a dust storm
pullasidestayaliveorg
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azfamilycomPosted on June 10 2013 at 1116 PM
PHOENIX -- With the hottest day of theyear showing up earlier than usualmonsoon season is expected to arrivejust as quickly
While most of us delight in thesoaking rains that are synonymouswith the monsoon the season is also full of severe weather dangers thatcan damage property and threaten the safety of Arizonans said WendySmith-Reeve director of the Arizona Division of Emergency Management
Gov Jan Brewer proclaimed June 9-14 Moonsoon Awareness Week inArizona which is a week before the official beginning of monsoon seasonLasting until late September it consists of afternoon thunderstormsproducing lightning high winds and heavy rains It also includes weatherdangers like flash flooding or dust storms
Heres how you can get ready for Arizonas most notorious naturaldisaster
At home make sure you have enough food water and emergencysupplies on hand to last 72 hours in case the power goes out Flashlightsshould have extra batteries and first aid supplies should be readilyavailable
Items that can blow away in the wind such as outdoor fixtures furnitureand small trees should be secured
Also be sure to review your homeowners policy According to AAAstandard ones do not typically have flood coverage
On the road take particular caution when you see a dust stormapproaching The best thing to do is avoid driving into a wall of dustInstead pull to the side of the road as quickly as possible turn off yourlights and wait it out
However its better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions said John Halikowski director of the ArizonaDepartment of Transportation
To help increase awareness of safe driving ADOT is hosting its secondHaboob Haiku Challenge People can submit their 17-syllable poems via
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Haboob Haiku Year Two Dust storm poetryShakespeares got nothing on thisMore great haiku please
PHOENIX mdash As part of the Arizona Department ofTransportationrsquos efforts to spread the word about dust stormsafety the agency is once again asking people to channel theirinner poets and send in their haboob haikus
Haboob Haiku Year Two gets underway today through ADOTrsquossocial media sites ADOT first issued the Haboob HaikuChallenge last year as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo duststorm awareness campaign The challenge was such a smashingsuccess that worldwide media featured some of the 600 haikusubmissions The ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign re-launchedyesterday as part of Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week Thecampaign will run through the summer reminding drivers aboutthe dangers of dust storms and monsoon storms
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and five syllablesrespectively The haikus are designed to reinforce ADOTrsquos publicsafety message urging drivers to avoid driving into or through adust storm at all costs Drivers are instead encouraged to pull offthe roadway and wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drivewith reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in their haboob
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Some of the favorite haboob haikus from last year include
Yoursquore not a Jedi This is not Tatooine Luke Pull overnow manDust blows swirls and grows Roadways become dangerzones Pull over lights offWham bam dust storm jam Canrsquot see donrsquot drive pullover Lights out rsquotil all clear
Dust storm driving tips and educational videos can be found atwwwPullAsideStayAliveorg
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TUCSON (KGUN9-TV) - The countdown is on -- just 5 days until the official start of monsoonWhile there arent clouds yet first responders are preparing for natures fury
Water rescues are a scene all too common across southern Arizona during monsoon but theflooding doesnt have to lead to tragedy according to Dustin Krugel of the Arizona DOTDrivers need to take extra precaution said Krugel If there is significant amount of water onthe roadway its just not worth risking your car and potentially getting stuck into one of thesefloods and not only that it could potentially save your life
For firefighters training has already taken place so first responders can be prepared beforethe first drops hit the ground
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Donrsquot drive in dust storms says ADOTPosted by John Wright June 11 2013
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The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can drive head-on into a duststorm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts to educatedrivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15th ADOT along withthe Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the National Weather Servicehas reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when they encounter dust storms
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ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information to drivers before they get caught in a low-visibility dust storm Thisyear the agencyrsquos top recommendation is to avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided This is a message that canrsquot be emphasizedenoughrdquo said ADOT Director John Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers and their passengers must do theirpart by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drivethrough dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take andremember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridor betweenPhoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdash includingelectronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staff and lawenforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies mdashto keep information flowing to motorists
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Dust storms can create hazards on the roadWednesday June 12 2013Posted 855 pm
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With the start of Arizonas monsoon season June 15comes the threat of dust storms while on the road
Dust storms form when strong winds of up to 60mph kick up sand and debris creating a wall of dustas high as several thousand feet
You can reduce visibility to zero so youre basicallydriving blind in a motor vehicle And that is not safeat all said Dustin Krugel spokesperson of theArizona Department of Transportation (ADOT)
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Making the Grade Movies with MitchMore than 100 dust storms have been reportedacross Arizona in the last decade and one to threedust storms will move through the Phoenix area peryear according to the National Oceanic andAtmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Be on the lookout for limited visibility And whenyour visibility starts getting reduced thats a goodtime for you to look for a safe place to pull over theside of the roadway Krugel said
ADOTs campaign is reminding drivers to Pull AsideStay Alive
Come to a complete stop Turn off all your lightsand set your emergency break And simply keepyour seatbelt buckled and wait out the storm saidKrugel
And one of the reasons we tell drivers to turn off alltheir vehicle lights--you dont want those vehiclesthat are trailing you to follow you thinking youre amoving vehicle
Its difficult to predict when and where these duststorms will hit and dust storms can form seeminglyout of nowhere but these safety tips can helpdrivers prepare for the sudden dangers
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Arizona typically experiences two dust storms seasons In the spring these storms are usually caused bylarge-scale weather systems moving across the state The second season comes with the monsoon
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monsoon when haboobs - with wind gusts up to 100 mph - are most likely to form
Many people are killed on the highway because either theydont pull off to the side or if they do theyleave their foot on the brake said Kirk Astroth the associate dean of the University of Arizona College ofAgriculture and Life Sciences
Astroth who took inspiration from similar apps warning about snow storms developed an app to alertmotorists about pending dust storms
Dustin Krugel public information officer at the Arizona Department of Transportation said the appalongside other tools such as the ADOT twitter feed overhead signs on the freeway the 511 dial upsystem and social media outlets are ways drivers can find out about dust storms before hitting the road
Our top recommendation is to avoid getting caught in one of those dust storms Krugel said However alot of these dust storms seem to strike out of nowhere
For those who do get caught in a dust storm Krugel recommended pulling off the paved roadway comingto a complete stop and turning off all of the lights This prevents other motorists from thinking the car isstill moving and possibly hitting it
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June 23 2013 1200 am bull Kimberly Matas Arizona Daily Star 0
Summer driving especially on highways sometimes can be dangerous
The sky is clear one minute then the next a wall of reddish-tan dust blocks out the sun envelopsthe roadway and drivers find themselves trapped in a haboob
Interstate 10 from Tucson north to Phoenix and east toward New Mexico are corridors where duststorms develop quickly and dust-related crashes have occurred
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Officials at the Arizona Department of Transportation suggest drivers alter travel plans to avoidsuch dangerous conditions but thats not always possible so the agency offers tips on its websitefor reducing the risks
The Pull Aside Stay Alive public awareness campaign educates drivers about what to do - andwhat not to do - if drivers encounter dust storms
Driving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided ADOT Director JohnHalikowski said in a news release During monsoon season drivers and their passengers mustdo their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Its better to alter travel plansthan to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if youre on the road and a dust stormsuddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm
Haboob Haiku Challenge
Someone over at ADOT was feeling whimsical when thinking of ways to spread the word aboutsummer driving hazards
For the second year the department has launched its Haboob Haiku Challenge encouragingpoets - and motorists - to create vivid messages in just 17 syllables to remind everyone about thedangers of driving during dust storms
Its part of the agencys Pull Aside Stay Alive campaign
The Japanese-style poems should follow the traditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables respectively
Throughout the summer ADOT will be accepting submissions on its social media sites Facebookthe ADOT blog and Twitter with the hashtag HaboobHaiku
Last year ADOT received 600 submissions including these favorites
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This is not Tatooine Luke
Pull over now man
bull Dust blows swirls and grows
Roadways become danger zones
Pull over lights off
bull Wham bam dust storm jam
Cant see dont drive pull over
Lights out til all clear
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Dust storms
Dust storms can develop quickly and unexpectedly
ADOT has tips for drivers who find themselves on the road when one blows in
bull Avoid driving into or through the dust storm
bull Check traffic immediately around the vehicle and begin slowing down
bull Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway And completely exitthe highway if possible
bull Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely offthe paved portion of the roadway
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bull Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away fromwhere other vehicles may travel
bull Turn off all vehicle lights including emergency flashers
bull Set the emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
bull Stay in the vehicle with seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Go to wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg for more dust storm driving tips and educational videos
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Contact reporter Kimberly Matas at kmatasazstarnetcom or at 573-4191
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ADOT invites you to haiku about haboobs File photo
As part of the Arizona Department ofTransportationrsquos efforts to spread the word aboutdust storm safety the agency is once again askingpeople to channel their inner poets and send in theirhaboob haikus
Haboob Haiku Year Two is underway throughADOTrsquos social media sites
ADOT first issued the Haboob Haiku Challenge lastyear as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo duststorm awareness campaign The challenge was sucha smashing success worldwide media featured someof the 600 haiku submissions
The ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign re-launchedTuesday as part of Arizona Monsoon AwarenessWeek The campaign runs through the summer reminding drivers about the dangers of dust storms andmonsoon storms
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry that follows the traditional rules of three lines of five sevenand five syllables respectively The haikus are designed to reinforce ADOTrsquos public safety message urgingdrivers to avoid driving into or through a dust storm at all costs Drivers are instead encouraged to pull offthe roadway and wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drive with reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in their haboob haikus to the following ADOT social media sites
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Some of the favorite haboob haikus from last year include
Yoursquore not a Jedi This is not Tatooine Luke Pull over now manDust blows swirls and grows Roadways become danger zones Pull over lights offWham bam dust storm jam Canrsquot see donrsquot drive pull over Lights out rsquotil all clear
Dust storm driving tips and educational videos can be found at wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg
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PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
Maricopa residents spotted the massive wall of dust moving intotheir area July 18Photographer Patrick ArvisoCopyright 2011 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved Thismaterial may not be published broadcast rewritten orredistributed
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during dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (include HaboobHaiku) Facebookand the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videos about dust storm safetyon the campaign website
Copyright 2013 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved This material may not be published broadcastrewritten or redistributed
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Monsoon 2013 Tips on staying safe
Posted Saturday June 15 2013 111 pm | Updated 403 amSun Jun 16 2013
By Brenda Carrasco Special to AFN | 0 comments
With the monsoon season officially beginningtomorrow June 15 Arizonans should be aware of thepossible dangers the monsoon can bring both on theroad and at home Thunderstorms flash floods heavyrain
zero-visibility haboobs are all severe weather thatwill be seen during the next couple of months
For the second year in a row the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) has teamed up with theGovernorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the ArizonaDepartment of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service for their campaign ldquoPull Aside StayAliverdquo Together they seek to educate Arizona driverson the dangers of being caught in a dust storm andon staying safe in dangerous driving conditions
Turning off all lights while pulling to the side of theroad is vital in avoiding accidents
ldquoDrivers tend to see the taillights and follow the lightand end up running into the back of the vehiclesrdquo
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bull A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability arealways the top factors in preventing crashes
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said ADOTrsquos Ryan Harding
Dust storms and other monsoon-related weathercan happen unexpectedly and motorists areencouraged to wait out the storms for their ownsafety
Remember that when there is a reported ldquoDustStorm Watchrdquo this means the conditions are ideal fora dust storm to form however when there is a ldquoDustStorm Warningrdquo a dust storm is imminent anddrivers should attempt to get off the road as soon aspossible
Flash floods can also cause great damage both toyou and your vehicle Arizonarsquos section 28-910 of theArizona Revised Statutes known as the ldquoStupidMotorist Lawrdquo states that motorists who decide tocross any barricade during flooding and whobecome stranded can be billed up to $2000 for theemergency services
Even if you believe your vehicle can make it acrosssafely it is better to avoid flooded streets andwashes as the fast moving current can potentiallyoverpower your vehicle
What many Arizonans donrsquot consider is the possibilityof their homes flooding AAA insurance encourageshomeowners to ldquoreview your homeownerrsquos policyEnsure they are protected against storm damageincluding a flood Standard homeownerrsquos policies donot have flood coveragerdquo
Heavy rain can cause major damage if the waterlevels get high enough Personal belongings such
as electronics furniture and your homersquos infrastructure can be damaged and without flood coverage thedamage will not be covered by your insurance
ldquoWhen it comes to flood insurance talk to your agent and check if you are in a specific high risk area sincethese can vary from specific areas and neighborhoodsrdquo said John Candaso from AAA
He said you can check if your Ahwatukee home is in a flood area by visiting floodsmartgov and filling out theflood risk profile
Arizona motorists will be notified of any dangerous weather this season via electronic highway boards newsand television stations and social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook ADOT also encouragesdrivers to spread the word on the importance of pulling over while caught in bad weather The ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo will be back this year on Twitter where users are encouraged to write their own Haiku about stayingsafe this monsoon season Use the hashtag HaboobHaiku for the chance to be retweeted by ArizonaDOTso others can view your poetry
bull Brenda Carrasco is a junior at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona
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bull Insurance policy Motorists generally need acomprehensive policy to be protected againststorm damage Liability coverage only forexample does not cover damage from hailwind or rain
bull Secure outdoor furniture fixtures and garbagecans Even in weak storms these easily canblow over causing damage to the objecthomes or people
bull Allow extra time to get to a destination Trafficis heavier in bad weather
bull Prepare for electrical surges and outagesProtect sensitive electronics such ascomputers gaming systems or televisions byusing surge protectors Also keep flashlightsand batteries handy
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Monsoon driving tips from ADOT
Posted Friday June 14 2013 800 am
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15
ADOT along with the Governorrsquos Office of HighwaySafety the Arizona Department of Public Safety andthe National Weather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull
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Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaignincluding television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do(and what not to do) when they encounter duststorms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers
and their passengers must do their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm
ldquoItrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the roadand a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku
Anyone can channel their inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers ofdriving in dust storms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
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Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) andbegin slowing down
Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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Some drivers get lucky crossing the water but chances are if youdont play it safe youll end up stranded Ive seen some washeswhere its just a little trickle and then a few moments later theres a bigflood coming your way Suitt says
Deputy Suitt says if there is water on the road your best bet is to takeanother route Especially at night you cant tell how deep that water is so why notavoid it all together Suitt says
If you cant find another way pull over to the side of the road until the storm subsidesTurn off your lights because you dont want anyone else to come up behind youthinking youre still driving Suitt says
The same advice goes for drivers who find themselves in the middle of a dust stormalong I-10 When you see a wall of dust approaching that is the time to take actionand pull off to the side of the roadway says Dustin Krugel of ADOT
Krugel says the road between Tucson and Casa Grande is especially prone to duststorms
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorgto showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages Thewebsite also includes a tip sheet which ADOT encourages drivers to print and keephandy in their vehicle
To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies -including electronic highway message boards social and traditional mediacommunication with ADOT staff and law enforcement officers in the field televisionand radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies - to keepinformation flowing to motorists
The most important thing to remember when driving in a dust storm or during heavyrains is to go slowly and be smart
Suitt says drivers who pass through flood barricades and get stuck could face up to a
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Poet and you know it ADOT seekshaboob haikus
Posted Thursday June 13 2013 804 am
Weslie Swift ABC 15 | 0 comments
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
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A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that followsthe traditional rules of three lines of five seven andfive syllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (includeHaboobHaiku) Facebook and the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videosabout dust storm safety on the campaign website
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This monsoon season drivers arereminded to lsquoPull Aside Stay Aliversquo
Posted Wednesday June 12 2013 100 am
Staff Reports | 0 comments
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15 ADOTalong with the Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television andradio public-education announcements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when theyencounter dust storms
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ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season driversand their passengers must do their part by planningahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better toalter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and adust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do notdrive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have totake and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku Anyone can channeltheir inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers of driving in duststorms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
-Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
-If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) and
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begin slowing down
-Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
-Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
-Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
-Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
-Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
-Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
-Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
-A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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PHOENIX (KGUN9-TV) - To raise awareness of the haboob hazard the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) ran a Haboob Haiku challenge asking for the 5-7-5 syllablepoems via social media
Haboob storms can become a major hazard for drivers and are most common during thesummer monsoon which began June 15
KGUN9 On Your Side put Producer Cailyn to the test this year and little did we know sheturned out to be quite the poet
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Voting for the Haboob Haiku contest ends on Wednesday June 26
ADOT will announce the winner next Friday The winner doesnt get a prize but majorbragging rights
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ADOT gives driving tips for monsoon seasonBy Nadine Arroyo Rodriguez on 06112013
Arizonas monsoon season gets underway Saturday State transportation officials are urging drivers to be cautious during the summerstorms by reintroducing their dust storm awareness campaign
The public awareness program reminds motorists of what to do when trapped in a dust storm
ADOT says drivers should avoid driving in a dust storm and to be prepared to adjust travel plans when there are warnings of oneapproaching And if drivers find themselves in a dust storm state transportation officials say pull off the highway and park
ADOT also advises to turn off all you car lights keep your foot off the break pedal and stay inside the vehicle while the dust stormpasses
For the second summer ADOT is sponsoring a Haboob Haiku contest on social media Click here for more information
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PHOENIX (AP) -- State transportation officials are reactivating a publicawareness campaign as the threat of dangerous dust storms increaseswith the summer monsoon
The Department of Transportation says motorists should avoid driving intodust storms in the first place by planning ahead and being prepared tochange travel plans
The driver-safety campaign advises motorists who find themselves in a
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The driver-safety campaign advises motorists who find themselves in adust storm to pull off the highway and park in a safe place off thepavement
Other recommendations include turning off all lights keeping your foot offthe brake and staying in the vehicle while waiting for the storm to pass
The campaigns motto is Pull aside stay alive ADOT has moreinformation about the campaign online
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ADOT reactivates dust storm awareness campaign
Posted Jun 11 2013 904 AM EDTUpdated Jun 11 2013 912 AM EDT
PHOENIX (AP) -- State transportation officials are reactivating apublic awareness campaign as the threat of dangerous dust stormsincreases with the summer monsoon The Department of Transportation says motorists should avoiddriving into dust storms in the first place by planning ahead andbeing prepared to change travel plans The driver-safety campaign advises motorists who find themselvesin a dust storm to pull off the highway and park in a safe place offthe pavement Other recommendations include turn off all lights keeping your footoff the brake and staying in the vehicle while waiting for the stormto pass
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Posted Jun 11 2013 151 PM EDTUpdated Jun 12 2013 937 AM EDT
By Dawn Alexander - email
It is that time of year when dust storms take over the Valleyso to help spread the word about dust storm safety Arizonas Department ofTransportation has launched their second Haboob Haiku Challenge
For the second year ADOT is asking peopleto get creative and submit their haboobhaiku to ADOTs social media sitesADOT launched their Pull Aside Stay Alivedust storm campaign Monday as part oftheir Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week
Last year more than 600 haboob haikuswere submitted and featured worldwide The haikus are used to help reminddrivers about the dangers of the giant dust storms along with the monsoonstorms
You can submit your Haboob Haiku on ADOTs twitter page usingHaboobHaiku ADOTs Facebook page or ADOTs blog ADOT is using the
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Haboob Haikus to help enhance public safety awareness that encourages drivers to avoid driving into or througha dust storm ADOT encourages drivers to pull over and wait out a dust storm versus driving through a dust storm
A haiku is Japanese poetry that follows the traditional rules of three lines of five seven and five syllablesrespectively
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PHOENIX ndash As part of the Arizona Department of Transportationrsquos efforts to spread the word about dust stormsafety the agency is once again asking people to channel their inner poets and send in their haboob haikus
ldquoHaboob Haiku Year Twordquo is now underway through ADOTrsquos social media sites ADOT first issued the ldquoHaboobHaiku Challengerdquo last year as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo dust storm awareness campaign The challengewas such a smashing success that worldwide media featured some of the 600 haiku submissions
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry thatfollows the traditional rules of three lines of five sevenand five syllables respectively The haikus aredesigned to reinforce ADOTrsquos public safety message
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urging drivers to avoid driving into or through a duststorm at all costs
Drivers are instead encouraged to pull off the roadwayand wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drivewith reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in theirhaboob haikus to the following ADOT social mediasites
bull Twitter httpstwittercomArizonaDOT useHaboobHaiku
bull Facebook wwwFacebookcomAZDOT
bull ADOT Blog httpadotblogblogspotcom
Some of the favorite haboob haikus from last year include
bull Yoursquore not a Jedi This is not Tatooine Luke Pull over now man
bull Dust blows swirls and grows Roadways become danger zones Pull over lights off
bull Wham bam dust storm jam Canrsquot see donrsquot drive pull over Lights out rsquotil all clear
Dust storm driving tips and educational videos can be found at wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg
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ADOT warns drivers to stay off the road during dust storms
Posted Jun 13 2013 806 PM EDTUpdated Jun 13 2013 818 PM EDT
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PHOENIX - The monsoon season officially kicks off Saturday andthat means well probably be seeing dust storms in the next fewweeks
These storms can be deadly if youre out in your car when they hit
Being on the road when a dust storm hits is not a safe place to be Visibility can get so low you cant see the hood of your car Thatswhy the Arizona Department of Transportation is warning drivers tostay off the road if you can during a dust storm
A blinding dust storm caused a 30 car pileup along the Interstate 10near Picacho Peak in October 2011 leaving a Texas man dead inthe chain reaction crash
You know its hard to predict -- we dont know what kind of asummer were going to have said ADOTs Doug Nintzel We justwant drivers to be ready
Olga Torres got caught in a dust storm on I-10 last monsoon seasonwith her children in the car
I stayed inside the car and just pulled over she said Very hardto see
If you do find yourself driving in the middle of a dust storm the firstthing to do is to look around your car Check your mirrors to makesure there are no other vehicles right around you Then slow downand pull off to the side of the road And not just onto the shoulder --all the way off the pavement
Then turn off your lights so other cars dont try to follow you Thatswhat causes pileups
Drivers need to take this seriously -- its not just something that yousay -- oh it will happen to somebody else These things do happenand you have to be ready said Nintzel
Olga says it can be a scary experience and if she knows that
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another storm is coming I stay home definitely I dont want to go through it again
ADOT has a video and some things you will want to keep in mind if you do find yourself out on theroads during a dust storm Its a good idea to look at it even if youve lived here for a while
The main thing though if you know a dust storm is popping up and you can stay off the roads -thats the best idea of all
ADOT Pull Aside - Stay Alive
Will you know what to do in a dust storm
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PHOENIX -- With the hottest day of theyear showing up earlier than usualmonsoon season is expected to arrivejust as quickly
While most of us delight in thesoaking rains that are synonymouswith the monsoon the season is also full of severe weather dangers thatcan damage property and threaten the safety of Arizonans said WendySmith-Reeve director of the Arizona Division of Emergency Management
Gov Jan Brewer proclaimed June 9-14 Moonsoon Awareness Week inArizona which is a week before the official beginning of monsoon seasonLasting until late September it consists of afternoon thunderstormsproducing lightning high winds and heavy rains It also includes weatherdangers like flash flooding or dust storms
Heres how you can get ready for Arizonas most notorious naturaldisaster
At home make sure you have enough food water and emergencysupplies on hand to last 72 hours in case the power goes out Flashlightsshould have extra batteries and first aid supplies should be readilyavailable
Items that can blow away in the wind such as outdoor fixtures furnitureand small trees should be secured
Also be sure to review your homeowners policy According to AAAstandard ones do not typically have flood coverage
On the road take particular caution when you see a dust stormapproaching The best thing to do is avoid driving into a wall of dustInstead pull to the side of the road as quickly as possible turn off yourlights and wait it out
However its better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions said John Halikowski director of the ArizonaDepartment of Transportation
To help increase awareness of safe driving ADOT is hosting its secondHaboob Haiku Challenge People can submit their 17-syllable poems via
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Haboob Haiku Year Two Dust storm poetryShakespeares got nothing on thisMore great haiku please
PHOENIX mdash As part of the Arizona Department ofTransportationrsquos efforts to spread the word about dust stormsafety the agency is once again asking people to channel theirinner poets and send in their haboob haikus
Haboob Haiku Year Two gets underway today through ADOTrsquossocial media sites ADOT first issued the Haboob HaikuChallenge last year as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo duststorm awareness campaign The challenge was such a smashingsuccess that worldwide media featured some of the 600 haikusubmissions The ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign re-launchedyesterday as part of Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week Thecampaign will run through the summer reminding drivers aboutthe dangers of dust storms and monsoon storms
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and five syllablesrespectively The haikus are designed to reinforce ADOTrsquos publicsafety message urging drivers to avoid driving into or through adust storm at all costs Drivers are instead encouraged to pull offthe roadway and wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drivewith reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in their haboob
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Some of the favorite haboob haikus from last year include
Yoursquore not a Jedi This is not Tatooine Luke Pull overnow manDust blows swirls and grows Roadways become dangerzones Pull over lights offWham bam dust storm jam Canrsquot see donrsquot drive pullover Lights out rsquotil all clear
Dust storm driving tips and educational videos can be found atwwwPullAsideStayAliveorg
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TUCSON (KGUN9-TV) - The countdown is on -- just 5 days until the official start of monsoonWhile there arent clouds yet first responders are preparing for natures fury
Water rescues are a scene all too common across southern Arizona during monsoon but theflooding doesnt have to lead to tragedy according to Dustin Krugel of the Arizona DOTDrivers need to take extra precaution said Krugel If there is significant amount of water onthe roadway its just not worth risking your car and potentially getting stuck into one of thesefloods and not only that it could potentially save your life
For firefighters training has already taken place so first responders can be prepared beforethe first drops hit the ground
The weather is going to bring rescues and thats not if its when it happens said Tucson FireCaptain Barrett Baker We have to be proactive and make sure everybody is fresh on the
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latest techniques that we are using and also the equipment With athletics you practicepractice practice that way when the game takes place you are not thinking you are reactingand its the same with monsoons and rescues
-- and rescues are just what firefighters are hoping to avoid this upcoming season
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Donrsquot drive in dust storms says ADOTPosted by John Wright June 11 2013
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The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can drive head-on into a duststorm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts to educatedrivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15th ADOT along withthe Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the National Weather Servicehas reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when they encounter dust storms
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ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information to drivers before they get caught in a low-visibility dust storm Thisyear the agencyrsquos top recommendation is to avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided This is a message that canrsquot be emphasizedenoughrdquo said ADOT Director John Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers and their passengers must do theirpart by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drivethrough dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take andremember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridor betweenPhoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdash includingelectronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staff and lawenforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies mdashto keep information flowing to motorists
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Dust storms can create hazards on the roadWednesday June 12 2013Posted 855 pm
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With the start of Arizonas monsoon season June 15comes the threat of dust storms while on the road
Dust storms form when strong winds of up to 60mph kick up sand and debris creating a wall of dustas high as several thousand feet
You can reduce visibility to zero so youre basicallydriving blind in a motor vehicle And that is not safeat all said Dustin Krugel spokesperson of theArizona Department of Transportation (ADOT)
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Making the Grade Movies with MitchMore than 100 dust storms have been reportedacross Arizona in the last decade and one to threedust storms will move through the Phoenix area peryear according to the National Oceanic andAtmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Be on the lookout for limited visibility And whenyour visibility starts getting reduced thats a goodtime for you to look for a safe place to pull over theside of the roadway Krugel said
ADOTs campaign is reminding drivers to Pull AsideStay Alive
Come to a complete stop Turn off all your lightsand set your emergency break And simply keepyour seatbelt buckled and wait out the storm saidKrugel
And one of the reasons we tell drivers to turn off alltheir vehicle lights--you dont want those vehiclesthat are trailing you to follow you thinking youre amoving vehicle
Its difficult to predict when and where these duststorms will hit and dust storms can form seeminglyout of nowhere but these safety tips can helpdrivers prepare for the sudden dangers
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monsoon when haboobs - with wind gusts up to 100 mph - are most likely to form
Many people are killed on the highway because either theydont pull off to the side or if they do theyleave their foot on the brake said Kirk Astroth the associate dean of the University of Arizona College ofAgriculture and Life Sciences
Astroth who took inspiration from similar apps warning about snow storms developed an app to alertmotorists about pending dust storms
Dustin Krugel public information officer at the Arizona Department of Transportation said the appalongside other tools such as the ADOT twitter feed overhead signs on the freeway the 511 dial upsystem and social media outlets are ways drivers can find out about dust storms before hitting the road
Our top recommendation is to avoid getting caught in one of those dust storms Krugel said However alot of these dust storms seem to strike out of nowhere
For those who do get caught in a dust storm Krugel recommended pulling off the paved roadway comingto a complete stop and turning off all of the lights This prevents other motorists from thinking the car isstill moving and possibly hitting it
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June 23 2013 1200 am bull Kimberly Matas Arizona Daily Star 0
Summer driving especially on highways sometimes can be dangerous
The sky is clear one minute then the next a wall of reddish-tan dust blocks out the sun envelopsthe roadway and drivers find themselves trapped in a haboob
Interstate 10 from Tucson north to Phoenix and east toward New Mexico are corridors where duststorms develop quickly and dust-related crashes have occurred
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Officials at the Arizona Department of Transportation suggest drivers alter travel plans to avoidsuch dangerous conditions but thats not always possible so the agency offers tips on its websitefor reducing the risks
The Pull Aside Stay Alive public awareness campaign educates drivers about what to do - andwhat not to do - if drivers encounter dust storms
Driving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided ADOT Director JohnHalikowski said in a news release During monsoon season drivers and their passengers mustdo their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Its better to alter travel plansthan to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if youre on the road and a dust stormsuddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm
Haboob Haiku Challenge
Someone over at ADOT was feeling whimsical when thinking of ways to spread the word aboutsummer driving hazards
For the second year the department has launched its Haboob Haiku Challenge encouragingpoets - and motorists - to create vivid messages in just 17 syllables to remind everyone about thedangers of driving during dust storms
Its part of the agencys Pull Aside Stay Alive campaign
The Japanese-style poems should follow the traditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables respectively
Throughout the summer ADOT will be accepting submissions on its social media sites Facebookthe ADOT blog and Twitter with the hashtag HaboobHaiku
Last year ADOT received 600 submissions including these favorites
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bull Youre not a Jedi
This is not Tatooine Luke
Pull over now man
bull Dust blows swirls and grows
Roadways become danger zones
Pull over lights off
bull Wham bam dust storm jam
Cant see dont drive pull over
Lights out til all clear
SOURCE Arizona Department of Transportation
Dust storms
Dust storms can develop quickly and unexpectedly
ADOT has tips for drivers who find themselves on the road when one blows in
bull Avoid driving into or through the dust storm
bull Check traffic immediately around the vehicle and begin slowing down
bull Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway And completely exitthe highway if possible
bull Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely offthe paved portion of the roadway
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bull Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away fromwhere other vehicles may travel
bull Turn off all vehicle lights including emergency flashers
bull Set the emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
bull Stay in the vehicle with seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Go to wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg for more dust storm driving tips and educational videos
SOURCE Arizona Department of Transportation
Contact reporter Kimberly Matas at kmatasazstarnetcom or at 573-4191
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ADOT invites you to haiku about haboobs File photo
As part of the Arizona Department ofTransportationrsquos efforts to spread the word aboutdust storm safety the agency is once again askingpeople to channel their inner poets and send in theirhaboob haikus
Haboob Haiku Year Two is underway throughADOTrsquos social media sites
ADOT first issued the Haboob Haiku Challenge lastyear as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo duststorm awareness campaign The challenge was sucha smashing success worldwide media featured someof the 600 haiku submissions
The ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign re-launchedTuesday as part of Arizona Monsoon AwarenessWeek The campaign runs through the summer reminding drivers about the dangers of dust storms andmonsoon storms
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry that follows the traditional rules of three lines of five sevenand five syllables respectively The haikus are designed to reinforce ADOTrsquos public safety message urgingdrivers to avoid driving into or through a dust storm at all costs Drivers are instead encouraged to pull offthe roadway and wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drive with reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in their haboob haikus to the following ADOT social media sites
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Dust storm driving tips and educational videos can be found at wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg
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Posted 06122013
By Weslie Sw ift
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
Maricopa residents spotted the massive wall of dust moving intotheir area July 18Photographer Patrick ArvisoCopyright 2011 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved Thismaterial may not be published broadcast rewritten orredistributed
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during dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (include HaboobHaiku) Facebookand the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videos about dust storm safetyon the campaign website
Copyright 2013 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved This material may not be published broadcastrewritten or redistributed
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Monsoon 2013 Tips on staying safe
Posted Saturday June 15 2013 111 pm | Updated 403 amSun Jun 16 2013
By Brenda Carrasco Special to AFN | 0 comments
With the monsoon season officially beginningtomorrow June 15 Arizonans should be aware of thepossible dangers the monsoon can bring both on theroad and at home Thunderstorms flash floods heavyrain
zero-visibility haboobs are all severe weather thatwill be seen during the next couple of months
For the second year in a row the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) has teamed up with theGovernorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the ArizonaDepartment of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service for their campaign ldquoPull Aside StayAliverdquo Together they seek to educate Arizona driverson the dangers of being caught in a dust storm andon staying safe in dangerous driving conditions
Turning off all lights while pulling to the side of theroad is vital in avoiding accidents
ldquoDrivers tend to see the taillights and follow the lightand end up running into the back of the vehiclesrdquo
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bull A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability arealways the top factors in preventing crashes
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said ADOTrsquos Ryan Harding
Dust storms and other monsoon-related weathercan happen unexpectedly and motorists areencouraged to wait out the storms for their ownsafety
Remember that when there is a reported ldquoDustStorm Watchrdquo this means the conditions are ideal fora dust storm to form however when there is a ldquoDustStorm Warningrdquo a dust storm is imminent anddrivers should attempt to get off the road as soon aspossible
Flash floods can also cause great damage both toyou and your vehicle Arizonarsquos section 28-910 of theArizona Revised Statutes known as the ldquoStupidMotorist Lawrdquo states that motorists who decide tocross any barricade during flooding and whobecome stranded can be billed up to $2000 for theemergency services
Even if you believe your vehicle can make it acrosssafely it is better to avoid flooded streets andwashes as the fast moving current can potentiallyoverpower your vehicle
What many Arizonans donrsquot consider is the possibilityof their homes flooding AAA insurance encourageshomeowners to ldquoreview your homeownerrsquos policyEnsure they are protected against storm damageincluding a flood Standard homeownerrsquos policies donot have flood coveragerdquo
Heavy rain can cause major damage if the waterlevels get high enough Personal belongings such
as electronics furniture and your homersquos infrastructure can be damaged and without flood coverage thedamage will not be covered by your insurance
ldquoWhen it comes to flood insurance talk to your agent and check if you are in a specific high risk area sincethese can vary from specific areas and neighborhoodsrdquo said John Candaso from AAA
He said you can check if your Ahwatukee home is in a flood area by visiting floodsmartgov and filling out theflood risk profile
Arizona motorists will be notified of any dangerous weather this season via electronic highway boards newsand television stations and social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook ADOT also encouragesdrivers to spread the word on the importance of pulling over while caught in bad weather The ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo will be back this year on Twitter where users are encouraged to write their own Haiku about stayingsafe this monsoon season Use the hashtag HaboobHaiku for the chance to be retweeted by ArizonaDOTso others can view your poetry
bull Brenda Carrasco is a junior at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona
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bull Insurance policy Motorists generally need acomprehensive policy to be protected againststorm damage Liability coverage only forexample does not cover damage from hailwind or rain
bull Secure outdoor furniture fixtures and garbagecans Even in weak storms these easily canblow over causing damage to the objecthomes or people
bull Allow extra time to get to a destination Trafficis heavier in bad weather
bull Prepare for electrical surges and outagesProtect sensitive electronics such ascomputers gaming systems or televisions byusing surge protectors Also keep flashlightsand batteries handy
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Monsoon driving tips from ADOT
Posted Friday June 14 2013 800 am
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15
ADOT along with the Governorrsquos Office of HighwaySafety the Arizona Department of Public Safety andthe National Weather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull
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Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaignincluding television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do(and what not to do) when they encounter duststorms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers
and their passengers must do their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm
ldquoItrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the roadand a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku
Anyone can channel their inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers ofdriving in dust storms
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Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) andbegin slowing down
Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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Monsoon Safety how to avoid becoming astupid motoristPosted Jun 11 2013 703 AM by Samantha Ptashkin Updated Jun 11 2013 713 AM
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Its hard to tell how fast the water is going to rise says Deputy TracySuitt of the Pima County Sheriffs Department
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Some drivers get lucky crossing the water but chances are if youdont play it safe youll end up stranded Ive seen some washeswhere its just a little trickle and then a few moments later theres a bigflood coming your way Suitt says
Deputy Suitt says if there is water on the road your best bet is to takeanother route Especially at night you cant tell how deep that water is so why notavoid it all together Suitt says
If you cant find another way pull over to the side of the road until the storm subsidesTurn off your lights because you dont want anyone else to come up behind youthinking youre still driving Suitt says
The same advice goes for drivers who find themselves in the middle of a dust stormalong I-10 When you see a wall of dust approaching that is the time to take actionand pull off to the side of the roadway says Dustin Krugel of ADOT
Krugel says the road between Tucson and Casa Grande is especially prone to duststorms
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorgto showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages Thewebsite also includes a tip sheet which ADOT encourages drivers to print and keephandy in their vehicle
To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies -including electronic highway message boards social and traditional mediacommunication with ADOT staff and law enforcement officers in the field televisionand radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies - to keepinformation flowing to motorists
The most important thing to remember when driving in a dust storm or during heavyrains is to go slowly and be smart
Suitt says drivers who pass through flood barricades and get stuck could face up to a
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Poet and you know it ADOT seekshaboob haikus
Posted Thursday June 13 2013 804 am
Weslie Swift ABC 15 | 0 comments
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
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A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that followsthe traditional rules of three lines of five seven andfive syllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (includeHaboobHaiku) Facebook and the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videosabout dust storm safety on the campaign website
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This monsoon season drivers arereminded to lsquoPull Aside Stay Aliversquo
Posted Wednesday June 12 2013 100 am
Staff Reports | 0 comments
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15 ADOTalong with the Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television andradio public-education announcements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when theyencounter dust storms
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encounter dust storms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season driversand their passengers must do their part by planningahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better toalter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and adust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do notdrive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have totake and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku Anyone can channeltheir inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers of driving in duststorms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
-Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
-If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) and
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begin slowing down
-Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
-Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
-Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
-Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
-Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
-Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
-Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
-A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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PHOENIX (KGUN9-TV) - To raise awareness of the haboob hazard the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) ran a Haboob Haiku challenge asking for the 5-7-5 syllablepoems via social media
Haboob storms can become a major hazard for drivers and are most common during thesummer monsoon which began June 15
KGUN9 On Your Side put Producer Cailyn to the test this year and little did we know sheturned out to be quite the poet
Producer Cailyn had her haiku selected as of the of the 10 finalists
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ADOT will announce the winner next Friday The winner doesnt get a prize but majorbragging rights
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PHOENIX (AP) -- State transportation officials are reactivating a publicawareness campaign as the threat of dangerous dust storms increaseswith the summer monsoon
The Department of Transportation says motorists should avoid driving intodust storms in the first place by planning ahead and being prepared tochange travel plans
The driver-safety campaign advises motorists who find themselves in a
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The driver-safety campaign advises motorists who find themselves in adust storm to pull off the highway and park in a safe place off thepavement
Other recommendations include turning off all lights keeping your foot offthe brake and staying in the vehicle while waiting for the storm to pass
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Posted Jun 11 2013 904 AM EDTUpdated Jun 11 2013 912 AM EDT
PHOENIX (AP) -- State transportation officials are reactivating apublic awareness campaign as the threat of dangerous dust stormsincreases with the summer monsoon The Department of Transportation says motorists should avoiddriving into dust storms in the first place by planning ahead andbeing prepared to change travel plans The driver-safety campaign advises motorists who find themselvesin a dust storm to pull off the highway and park in a safe place offthe pavement Other recommendations include turn off all lights keeping your footoff the brake and staying in the vehicle while waiting for the stormto pass
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ADOT turns to poetry for public awareness of dust storms
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Posted Jun 11 2013 151 PM EDTUpdated Jun 12 2013 937 AM EDT
By Dawn Alexander - email
It is that time of year when dust storms take over the Valleyso to help spread the word about dust storm safety Arizonas Department ofTransportation has launched their second Haboob Haiku Challenge
For the second year ADOT is asking peopleto get creative and submit their haboobhaiku to ADOTs social media sitesADOT launched their Pull Aside Stay Alivedust storm campaign Monday as part oftheir Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week
Last year more than 600 haboob haikuswere submitted and featured worldwide The haikus are used to help reminddrivers about the dangers of the giant dust storms along with the monsoonstorms
You can submit your Haboob Haiku on ADOTs twitter page usingHaboobHaiku ADOTs Facebook page or ADOTs blog ADOT is using the
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Haboob Haikus to help enhance public safety awareness that encourages drivers to avoid driving into or througha dust storm ADOT encourages drivers to pull over and wait out a dust storm versus driving through a dust storm
A haiku is Japanese poetry that follows the traditional rules of three lines of five seven and five syllablesrespectively
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ADOT wants your lsquoHaboob Haikusrsquo
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PHOENIX ndash As part of the Arizona Department of Transportationrsquos efforts to spread the word about dust stormsafety the agency is once again asking people to channel their inner poets and send in their haboob haikus
ldquoHaboob Haiku Year Twordquo is now underway through ADOTrsquos social media sites ADOT first issued the ldquoHaboobHaiku Challengerdquo last year as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo dust storm awareness campaign The challengewas such a smashing success that worldwide media featured some of the 600 haiku submissions
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry thatfollows the traditional rules of three lines of five sevenand five syllables respectively The haikus aredesigned to reinforce ADOTrsquos public safety message
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urging drivers to avoid driving into or through a duststorm at all costs
Drivers are instead encouraged to pull off the roadwayand wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drivewith reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in theirhaboob haikus to the following ADOT social mediasites
bull Twitter httpstwittercomArizonaDOT useHaboobHaiku
bull Facebook wwwFacebookcomAZDOT
bull ADOT Blog httpadotblogblogspotcom
Some of the favorite haboob haikus from last year include
bull Yoursquore not a Jedi This is not Tatooine Luke Pull over now man
bull Dust blows swirls and grows Roadways become danger zones Pull over lights off
bull Wham bam dust storm jam Canrsquot see donrsquot drive pull over Lights out rsquotil all clear
Dust storm driving tips and educational videos can be found at wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg
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ADOT warns drivers to stay off the road during dust storms
Posted Jun 13 2013 806 PM EDTUpdated Jun 13 2013 818 PM EDT
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PHOENIX - The monsoon season officially kicks off Saturday andthat means well probably be seeing dust storms in the next fewweeks
These storms can be deadly if youre out in your car when they hit
Being on the road when a dust storm hits is not a safe place to be Visibility can get so low you cant see the hood of your car Thatswhy the Arizona Department of Transportation is warning drivers tostay off the road if you can during a dust storm
A blinding dust storm caused a 30 car pileup along the Interstate 10near Picacho Peak in October 2011 leaving a Texas man dead inthe chain reaction crash
You know its hard to predict -- we dont know what kind of asummer were going to have said ADOTs Doug Nintzel We justwant drivers to be ready
Olga Torres got caught in a dust storm on I-10 last monsoon seasonwith her children in the car
I stayed inside the car and just pulled over she said Very hardto see
If you do find yourself driving in the middle of a dust storm the firstthing to do is to look around your car Check your mirrors to makesure there are no other vehicles right around you Then slow downand pull off to the side of the road And not just onto the shoulder --all the way off the pavement
Then turn off your lights so other cars dont try to follow you Thatswhat causes pileups
Drivers need to take this seriously -- its not just something that yousay -- oh it will happen to somebody else These things do happenand you have to be ready said Nintzel
Olga says it can be a scary experience and if she knows that
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another storm is coming I stay home definitely I dont want to go through it again
ADOT has a video and some things you will want to keep in mind if you do find yourself out on theroads during a dust storm Its a good idea to look at it even if youve lived here for a while
The main thing though if you know a dust storm is popping up and you can stay off the roads -thats the best idea of all
ADOT Pull Aside - Stay Alive
Will you know what to do in a dust storm
pullasidestayaliveorg
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PHOENIX -- With the hottest day of theyear showing up earlier than usualmonsoon season is expected to arrivejust as quickly
While most of us delight in thesoaking rains that are synonymouswith the monsoon the season is also full of severe weather dangers thatcan damage property and threaten the safety of Arizonans said WendySmith-Reeve director of the Arizona Division of Emergency Management
Gov Jan Brewer proclaimed June 9-14 Moonsoon Awareness Week inArizona which is a week before the official beginning of monsoon seasonLasting until late September it consists of afternoon thunderstormsproducing lightning high winds and heavy rains It also includes weatherdangers like flash flooding or dust storms
Heres how you can get ready for Arizonas most notorious naturaldisaster
At home make sure you have enough food water and emergencysupplies on hand to last 72 hours in case the power goes out Flashlightsshould have extra batteries and first aid supplies should be readilyavailable
Items that can blow away in the wind such as outdoor fixtures furnitureand small trees should be secured
Also be sure to review your homeowners policy According to AAAstandard ones do not typically have flood coverage
On the road take particular caution when you see a dust stormapproaching The best thing to do is avoid driving into a wall of dustInstead pull to the side of the road as quickly as possible turn off yourlights and wait it out
However its better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions said John Halikowski director of the ArizonaDepartment of Transportation
To help increase awareness of safe driving ADOT is hosting its secondHaboob Haiku Challenge People can submit their 17-syllable poems via
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Haboob Haiku Year Two Dust storm poetryShakespeares got nothing on thisMore great haiku please
PHOENIX mdash As part of the Arizona Department ofTransportationrsquos efforts to spread the word about dust stormsafety the agency is once again asking people to channel theirinner poets and send in their haboob haikus
Haboob Haiku Year Two gets underway today through ADOTrsquossocial media sites ADOT first issued the Haboob HaikuChallenge last year as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo duststorm awareness campaign The challenge was such a smashingsuccess that worldwide media featured some of the 600 haikusubmissions The ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign re-launchedyesterday as part of Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week Thecampaign will run through the summer reminding drivers aboutthe dangers of dust storms and monsoon storms
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and five syllablesrespectively The haikus are designed to reinforce ADOTrsquos publicsafety message urging drivers to avoid driving into or through adust storm at all costs Drivers are instead encouraged to pull offthe roadway and wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drivewith reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in their haboob
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haikus to the following ADOT social media sites
Twitter use HaboobHaikuFacebookADOT Blog
Some of the favorite haboob haikus from last year include
Yoursquore not a Jedi This is not Tatooine Luke Pull overnow manDust blows swirls and grows Roadways become dangerzones Pull over lights offWham bam dust storm jam Canrsquot see donrsquot drive pullover Lights out rsquotil all clear
Dust storm driving tips and educational videos can be found atwwwPullAsideStayAliveorg
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TUCSON (KGUN9-TV) - The countdown is on -- just 5 days until the official start of monsoonWhile there arent clouds yet first responders are preparing for natures fury
Water rescues are a scene all too common across southern Arizona during monsoon but theflooding doesnt have to lead to tragedy according to Dustin Krugel of the Arizona DOTDrivers need to take extra precaution said Krugel If there is significant amount of water onthe roadway its just not worth risking your car and potentially getting stuck into one of thesefloods and not only that it could potentially save your life
For firefighters training has already taken place so first responders can be prepared beforethe first drops hit the ground
The weather is going to bring rescues and thats not if its when it happens said Tucson FireCaptain Barrett Baker We have to be proactive and make sure everybody is fresh on the
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latest techniques that we are using and also the equipment With athletics you practicepractice practice that way when the game takes place you are not thinking you are reactingand its the same with monsoons and rescues
-- and rescues are just what firefighters are hoping to avoid this upcoming season
On average flash floods claim over 100 lives per year several of those in Arizona and withour severe weather season just around the corner first responders have one message turnaround dont drown
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Donrsquot drive in dust storms says ADOTPosted by John Wright June 11 2013
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The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can drive head-on into a duststorm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts to educatedrivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15th ADOT along withthe Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the National Weather Servicehas reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when they encounter dust storms
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ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information to drivers before they get caught in a low-visibility dust storm Thisyear the agencyrsquos top recommendation is to avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided This is a message that canrsquot be emphasizedenoughrdquo said ADOT Director John Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers and their passengers must do theirpart by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drivethrough dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take andremember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridor betweenPhoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdash includingelectronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staff and lawenforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies mdashto keep information flowing to motorists
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Dust storms can create hazards on the roadWednesday June 12 2013Posted 855 pm
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With the start of Arizonas monsoon season June 15comes the threat of dust storms while on the road
Dust storms form when strong winds of up to 60mph kick up sand and debris creating a wall of dustas high as several thousand feet
You can reduce visibility to zero so youre basicallydriving blind in a motor vehicle And that is not safeat all said Dustin Krugel spokesperson of theArizona Department of Transportation (ADOT)
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Making the Grade Movies with MitchMore than 100 dust storms have been reportedacross Arizona in the last decade and one to threedust storms will move through the Phoenix area peryear according to the National Oceanic andAtmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Be on the lookout for limited visibility And whenyour visibility starts getting reduced thats a goodtime for you to look for a safe place to pull over theside of the roadway Krugel said
ADOTs campaign is reminding drivers to Pull AsideStay Alive
Come to a complete stop Turn off all your lightsand set your emergency break And simply keepyour seatbelt buckled and wait out the storm saidKrugel
And one of the reasons we tell drivers to turn off alltheir vehicle lights--you dont want those vehiclesthat are trailing you to follow you thinking youre amoving vehicle
Its difficult to predict when and where these duststorms will hit and dust storms can form seeminglyout of nowhere but these safety tips can helpdrivers prepare for the sudden dangers
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June 25 2013
Arizona typically experiences two dust storms seasons In the spring these storms are usually caused bylarge-scale weather systems moving across the state The second season comes with the monsoon
Monsoon related dust storms tend to be shorter in duration but they can be more intense It is during the
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monsoon when haboobs - with wind gusts up to 100 mph - are most likely to form
Many people are killed on the highway because either theydont pull off to the side or if they do theyleave their foot on the brake said Kirk Astroth the associate dean of the University of Arizona College ofAgriculture and Life Sciences
Astroth who took inspiration from similar apps warning about snow storms developed an app to alertmotorists about pending dust storms
Dustin Krugel public information officer at the Arizona Department of Transportation said the appalongside other tools such as the ADOT twitter feed overhead signs on the freeway the 511 dial upsystem and social media outlets are ways drivers can find out about dust storms before hitting the road
Our top recommendation is to avoid getting caught in one of those dust storms Krugel said However alot of these dust storms seem to strike out of nowhere
For those who do get caught in a dust storm Krugel recommended pulling off the paved roadway comingto a complete stop and turning off all of the lights This prevents other motorists from thinking the car isstill moving and possibly hitting it
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June 23 2013 1200 am bull Kimberly Matas Arizona Daily Star 0
Summer driving especially on highways sometimes can be dangerous
The sky is clear one minute then the next a wall of reddish-tan dust blocks out the sun envelopsthe roadway and drivers find themselves trapped in a haboob
Interstate 10 from Tucson north to Phoenix and east toward New Mexico are corridors where duststorms develop quickly and dust-related crashes have occurred
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Officials at the Arizona Department of Transportation suggest drivers alter travel plans to avoidsuch dangerous conditions but thats not always possible so the agency offers tips on its websitefor reducing the risks
The Pull Aside Stay Alive public awareness campaign educates drivers about what to do - andwhat not to do - if drivers encounter dust storms
Driving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided ADOT Director JohnHalikowski said in a news release During monsoon season drivers and their passengers mustdo their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Its better to alter travel plansthan to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if youre on the road and a dust stormsuddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm
Haboob Haiku Challenge
Someone over at ADOT was feeling whimsical when thinking of ways to spread the word aboutsummer driving hazards
For the second year the department has launched its Haboob Haiku Challenge encouragingpoets - and motorists - to create vivid messages in just 17 syllables to remind everyone about thedangers of driving during dust storms
Its part of the agencys Pull Aside Stay Alive campaign
The Japanese-style poems should follow the traditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables respectively
Throughout the summer ADOT will be accepting submissions on its social media sites Facebookthe ADOT blog and Twitter with the hashtag HaboobHaiku
Last year ADOT received 600 submissions including these favorites
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This is not Tatooine Luke
Pull over now man
bull Dust blows swirls and grows
Roadways become danger zones
Pull over lights off
bull Wham bam dust storm jam
Cant see dont drive pull over
Lights out til all clear
SOURCE Arizona Department of Transportation
Dust storms
Dust storms can develop quickly and unexpectedly
ADOT has tips for drivers who find themselves on the road when one blows in
bull Avoid driving into or through the dust storm
bull Check traffic immediately around the vehicle and begin slowing down
bull Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway And completely exitthe highway if possible
bull Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely offthe paved portion of the roadway
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bull Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away fromwhere other vehicles may travel
bull Turn off all vehicle lights including emergency flashers
bull Set the emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
bull Stay in the vehicle with seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Go to wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg for more dust storm driving tips and educational videos
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Contact reporter Kimberly Matas at kmatasazstarnetcom or at 573-4191
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ADOT invites you to haiku about haboobs File photo
As part of the Arizona Department ofTransportationrsquos efforts to spread the word aboutdust storm safety the agency is once again askingpeople to channel their inner poets and send in theirhaboob haikus
Haboob Haiku Year Two is underway throughADOTrsquos social media sites
ADOT first issued the Haboob Haiku Challenge lastyear as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo duststorm awareness campaign The challenge was sucha smashing success worldwide media featured someof the 600 haiku submissions
The ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign re-launchedTuesday as part of Arizona Monsoon AwarenessWeek The campaign runs through the summer reminding drivers about the dangers of dust storms andmonsoon storms
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry that follows the traditional rules of three lines of five sevenand five syllables respectively The haikus are designed to reinforce ADOTrsquos public safety message urgingdrivers to avoid driving into or through a dust storm at all costs Drivers are instead encouraged to pull offthe roadway and wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drive with reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in their haboob haikus to the following ADOT social media sites
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Yoursquore not a Jedi This is not Tatooine Luke Pull over now manDust blows swirls and grows Roadways become danger zones Pull over lights offWham bam dust storm jam Canrsquot see donrsquot drive pull over Lights out rsquotil all clear
Dust storm driving tips and educational videos can be found at wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg
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By Weslie Sw ift
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
Maricopa residents spotted the massive wall of dust moving intotheir area July 18Photographer Patrick ArvisoCopyright 2011 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved Thismaterial may not be published broadcast rewritten orredistributed
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during dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (include HaboobHaiku) Facebookand the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videos about dust storm safetyon the campaign website
Copyright 2013 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved This material may not be published broadcastrewritten or redistributed
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Monsoon 2013 Tips on staying safe
Posted Saturday June 15 2013 111 pm | Updated 403 amSun Jun 16 2013
By Brenda Carrasco Special to AFN | 0 comments
With the monsoon season officially beginningtomorrow June 15 Arizonans should be aware of thepossible dangers the monsoon can bring both on theroad and at home Thunderstorms flash floods heavyrain
zero-visibility haboobs are all severe weather thatwill be seen during the next couple of months
For the second year in a row the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) has teamed up with theGovernorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the ArizonaDepartment of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service for their campaign ldquoPull Aside StayAliverdquo Together they seek to educate Arizona driverson the dangers of being caught in a dust storm andon staying safe in dangerous driving conditions
Turning off all lights while pulling to the side of theroad is vital in avoiding accidents
ldquoDrivers tend to see the taillights and follow the lightand end up running into the back of the vehiclesrdquo
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bull A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability arealways the top factors in preventing crashes
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said ADOTrsquos Ryan Harding
Dust storms and other monsoon-related weathercan happen unexpectedly and motorists areencouraged to wait out the storms for their ownsafety
Remember that when there is a reported ldquoDustStorm Watchrdquo this means the conditions are ideal fora dust storm to form however when there is a ldquoDustStorm Warningrdquo a dust storm is imminent anddrivers should attempt to get off the road as soon aspossible
Flash floods can also cause great damage both toyou and your vehicle Arizonarsquos section 28-910 of theArizona Revised Statutes known as the ldquoStupidMotorist Lawrdquo states that motorists who decide tocross any barricade during flooding and whobecome stranded can be billed up to $2000 for theemergency services
Even if you believe your vehicle can make it acrosssafely it is better to avoid flooded streets andwashes as the fast moving current can potentiallyoverpower your vehicle
What many Arizonans donrsquot consider is the possibilityof their homes flooding AAA insurance encourageshomeowners to ldquoreview your homeownerrsquos policyEnsure they are protected against storm damageincluding a flood Standard homeownerrsquos policies donot have flood coveragerdquo
Heavy rain can cause major damage if the waterlevels get high enough Personal belongings such
as electronics furniture and your homersquos infrastructure can be damaged and without flood coverage thedamage will not be covered by your insurance
ldquoWhen it comes to flood insurance talk to your agent and check if you are in a specific high risk area sincethese can vary from specific areas and neighborhoodsrdquo said John Candaso from AAA
He said you can check if your Ahwatukee home is in a flood area by visiting floodsmartgov and filling out theflood risk profile
Arizona motorists will be notified of any dangerous weather this season via electronic highway boards newsand television stations and social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook ADOT also encouragesdrivers to spread the word on the importance of pulling over while caught in bad weather The ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo will be back this year on Twitter where users are encouraged to write their own Haiku about stayingsafe this monsoon season Use the hashtag HaboobHaiku for the chance to be retweeted by ArizonaDOTso others can view your poetry
bull Brenda Carrasco is a junior at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona
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Monsoon driving tips from ADOT
Posted Friday June 14 2013 800 am
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15
ADOT along with the Governorrsquos Office of HighwaySafety the Arizona Department of Public Safety andthe National Weather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull
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Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaignincluding television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do(and what not to do) when they encounter duststorms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers
and their passengers must do their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm
ldquoItrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the roadand a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku
Anyone can channel their inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers ofdriving in dust storms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
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Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) andbegin slowing down
Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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Monsoon Safety how to avoid becoming astupid motoristPosted Jun 11 2013 703 AM by Samantha Ptashkin Updated Jun 11 2013 713 AM
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TUCSON- When the clouds roll in and lightning strikes Tucson roadsturn dangerous
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Some drivers get lucky crossing the water but chances are if youdont play it safe youll end up stranded Ive seen some washeswhere its just a little trickle and then a few moments later theres a bigflood coming your way Suitt says
Deputy Suitt says if there is water on the road your best bet is to takeanother route Especially at night you cant tell how deep that water is so why notavoid it all together Suitt says
If you cant find another way pull over to the side of the road until the storm subsidesTurn off your lights because you dont want anyone else to come up behind youthinking youre still driving Suitt says
The same advice goes for drivers who find themselves in the middle of a dust stormalong I-10 When you see a wall of dust approaching that is the time to take actionand pull off to the side of the roadway says Dustin Krugel of ADOT
Krugel says the road between Tucson and Casa Grande is especially prone to duststorms
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorgto showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages Thewebsite also includes a tip sheet which ADOT encourages drivers to print and keephandy in their vehicle
To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies -including electronic highway message boards social and traditional mediacommunication with ADOT staff and law enforcement officers in the field televisionand radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies - to keepinformation flowing to motorists
The most important thing to remember when driving in a dust storm or during heavyrains is to go slowly and be smart
Suitt says drivers who pass through flood barricades and get stuck could face up to a
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Poet and you know it ADOT seekshaboob haikus
Posted Thursday June 13 2013 804 am
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PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
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A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that followsthe traditional rules of three lines of five seven andfive syllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (includeHaboobHaiku) Facebook and the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videosabout dust storm safety on the campaign website
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This monsoon season drivers arereminded to lsquoPull Aside Stay Aliversquo
Posted Wednesday June 12 2013 100 am
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The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15 ADOTalong with the Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television andradio public-education announcements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when theyencounter dust storms
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encounter dust storms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season driversand their passengers must do their part by planningahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better toalter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and adust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do notdrive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have totake and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku Anyone can channeltheir inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers of driving in duststorms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
-Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
-If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) and
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begin slowing down
-Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
-Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
-Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
-Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
-Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
-Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
-Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
-A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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PHOENIX (KGUN9-TV) - To raise awareness of the haboob hazard the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) ran a Haboob Haiku challenge asking for the 5-7-5 syllablepoems via social media
Haboob storms can become a major hazard for drivers and are most common during thesummer monsoon which began June 15
KGUN9 On Your Side put Producer Cailyn to the test this year and little did we know sheturned out to be quite the poet
Producer Cailyn had her haiku selected as of the of the 10 finalists
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Voting for the Haboob Haiku contest ends on Wednesday June 26
ADOT will announce the winner next Friday The winner doesnt get a prize but majorbragging rights
To vote for your favorite click here
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The driver-safety campaign advises motorists who find themselves in adust storm to pull off the highway and park in a safe place off thepavement
Other recommendations include turning off all lights keeping your foot offthe brake and staying in the vehicle while waiting for the storm to pass
The campaigns motto is Pull aside stay alive ADOT has moreinformation about the campaign online
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ADOT reactivates dust storm awareness campaign
Posted Jun 11 2013 904 AM EDTUpdated Jun 11 2013 912 AM EDT
PHOENIX (AP) -- State transportation officials are reactivating apublic awareness campaign as the threat of dangerous dust stormsincreases with the summer monsoon The Department of Transportation says motorists should avoiddriving into dust storms in the first place by planning ahead andbeing prepared to change travel plans The driver-safety campaign advises motorists who find themselvesin a dust storm to pull off the highway and park in a safe place offthe pavement Other recommendations include turn off all lights keeping your footoff the brake and staying in the vehicle while waiting for the stormto pass
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ADOT turns to poetry for public awareness of dust storms
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Posted Jun 11 2013 151 PM EDTUpdated Jun 12 2013 937 AM EDT
By Dawn Alexander - email
It is that time of year when dust storms take over the Valleyso to help spread the word about dust storm safety Arizonas Department ofTransportation has launched their second Haboob Haiku Challenge
For the second year ADOT is asking peopleto get creative and submit their haboobhaiku to ADOTs social media sitesADOT launched their Pull Aside Stay Alivedust storm campaign Monday as part oftheir Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week
Last year more than 600 haboob haikuswere submitted and featured worldwide The haikus are used to help reminddrivers about the dangers of the giant dust storms along with the monsoonstorms
You can submit your Haboob Haiku on ADOTs twitter page usingHaboobHaiku ADOTs Facebook page or ADOTs blog ADOT is using the
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Haboob Haikus to help enhance public safety awareness that encourages drivers to avoid driving into or througha dust storm ADOT encourages drivers to pull over and wait out a dust storm versus driving through a dust storm
A haiku is Japanese poetry that follows the traditional rules of three lines of five seven and five syllablesrespectively
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ADOT wants your lsquoHaboob Haikusrsquo
Posted Thursday June 13 2013 100 am
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PHOENIX ndash As part of the Arizona Department of Transportationrsquos efforts to spread the word about dust stormsafety the agency is once again asking people to channel their inner poets and send in their haboob haikus
ldquoHaboob Haiku Year Twordquo is now underway through ADOTrsquos social media sites ADOT first issued the ldquoHaboobHaiku Challengerdquo last year as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo dust storm awareness campaign The challengewas such a smashing success that worldwide media featured some of the 600 haiku submissions
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry thatfollows the traditional rules of three lines of five sevenand five syllables respectively The haikus aredesigned to reinforce ADOTrsquos public safety message
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urging drivers to avoid driving into or through a duststorm at all costs
Drivers are instead encouraged to pull off the roadwayand wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drivewith reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in theirhaboob haikus to the following ADOT social mediasites
bull Twitter httpstwittercomArizonaDOT useHaboobHaiku
bull Facebook wwwFacebookcomAZDOT
bull ADOT Blog httpadotblogblogspotcom
Some of the favorite haboob haikus from last year include
bull Yoursquore not a Jedi This is not Tatooine Luke Pull over now man
bull Dust blows swirls and grows Roadways become danger zones Pull over lights off
bull Wham bam dust storm jam Canrsquot see donrsquot drive pull over Lights out rsquotil all clear
Dust storm driving tips and educational videos can be found at wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg
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ADOT warns drivers to stay off the road during dust storms
Posted Jun 13 2013 806 PM EDTUpdated Jun 13 2013 818 PM EDT
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PHOENIX - The monsoon season officially kicks off Saturday andthat means well probably be seeing dust storms in the next fewweeks
These storms can be deadly if youre out in your car when they hit
Being on the road when a dust storm hits is not a safe place to be Visibility can get so low you cant see the hood of your car Thatswhy the Arizona Department of Transportation is warning drivers tostay off the road if you can during a dust storm
A blinding dust storm caused a 30 car pileup along the Interstate 10near Picacho Peak in October 2011 leaving a Texas man dead inthe chain reaction crash
You know its hard to predict -- we dont know what kind of asummer were going to have said ADOTs Doug Nintzel We justwant drivers to be ready
Olga Torres got caught in a dust storm on I-10 last monsoon seasonwith her children in the car
I stayed inside the car and just pulled over she said Very hardto see
If you do find yourself driving in the middle of a dust storm the firstthing to do is to look around your car Check your mirrors to makesure there are no other vehicles right around you Then slow downand pull off to the side of the road And not just onto the shoulder --all the way off the pavement
Then turn off your lights so other cars dont try to follow you Thatswhat causes pileups
Drivers need to take this seriously -- its not just something that yousay -- oh it will happen to somebody else These things do happenand you have to be ready said Nintzel
Olga says it can be a scary experience and if she knows that
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another storm is coming I stay home definitely I dont want to go through it again
ADOT has a video and some things you will want to keep in mind if you do find yourself out on theroads during a dust storm Its a good idea to look at it even if youve lived here for a while
The main thing though if you know a dust storm is popping up and you can stay off the roads -thats the best idea of all
ADOT Pull Aside - Stay Alive
Will you know what to do in a dust storm
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PHOENIX -- With the hottest day of theyear showing up earlier than usualmonsoon season is expected to arrivejust as quickly
While most of us delight in thesoaking rains that are synonymouswith the monsoon the season is also full of severe weather dangers thatcan damage property and threaten the safety of Arizonans said WendySmith-Reeve director of the Arizona Division of Emergency Management
Gov Jan Brewer proclaimed June 9-14 Moonsoon Awareness Week inArizona which is a week before the official beginning of monsoon seasonLasting until late September it consists of afternoon thunderstormsproducing lightning high winds and heavy rains It also includes weatherdangers like flash flooding or dust storms
Heres how you can get ready for Arizonas most notorious naturaldisaster
At home make sure you have enough food water and emergencysupplies on hand to last 72 hours in case the power goes out Flashlightsshould have extra batteries and first aid supplies should be readilyavailable
Items that can blow away in the wind such as outdoor fixtures furnitureand small trees should be secured
Also be sure to review your homeowners policy According to AAAstandard ones do not typically have flood coverage
On the road take particular caution when you see a dust stormapproaching The best thing to do is avoid driving into a wall of dustInstead pull to the side of the road as quickly as possible turn off yourlights and wait it out
However its better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions said John Halikowski director of the ArizonaDepartment of Transportation
To help increase awareness of safe driving ADOT is hosting its secondHaboob Haiku Challenge People can submit their 17-syllable poems via
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Haboob Haiku Year Two Dust storm poetryShakespeares got nothing on thisMore great haiku please
PHOENIX mdash As part of the Arizona Department ofTransportationrsquos efforts to spread the word about dust stormsafety the agency is once again asking people to channel theirinner poets and send in their haboob haikus
Haboob Haiku Year Two gets underway today through ADOTrsquossocial media sites ADOT first issued the Haboob HaikuChallenge last year as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo duststorm awareness campaign The challenge was such a smashingsuccess that worldwide media featured some of the 600 haikusubmissions The ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign re-launchedyesterday as part of Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week Thecampaign will run through the summer reminding drivers aboutthe dangers of dust storms and monsoon storms
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and five syllablesrespectively The haikus are designed to reinforce ADOTrsquos publicsafety message urging drivers to avoid driving into or through adust storm at all costs Drivers are instead encouraged to pull offthe roadway and wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drivewith reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in their haboob
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Some of the favorite haboob haikus from last year include
Yoursquore not a Jedi This is not Tatooine Luke Pull overnow manDust blows swirls and grows Roadways become dangerzones Pull over lights offWham bam dust storm jam Canrsquot see donrsquot drive pullover Lights out rsquotil all clear
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TUCSON (KGUN9-TV) - The countdown is on -- just 5 days until the official start of monsoonWhile there arent clouds yet first responders are preparing for natures fury
Water rescues are a scene all too common across southern Arizona during monsoon but theflooding doesnt have to lead to tragedy according to Dustin Krugel of the Arizona DOTDrivers need to take extra precaution said Krugel If there is significant amount of water onthe roadway its just not worth risking your car and potentially getting stuck into one of thesefloods and not only that it could potentially save your life
For firefighters training has already taken place so first responders can be prepared beforethe first drops hit the ground
The weather is going to bring rescues and thats not if its when it happens said Tucson FireCaptain Barrett Baker We have to be proactive and make sure everybody is fresh on the
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latest techniques that we are using and also the equipment With athletics you practicepractice practice that way when the game takes place you are not thinking you are reactingand its the same with monsoons and rescues
-- and rescues are just what firefighters are hoping to avoid this upcoming season
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Donrsquot drive in dust storms says ADOTPosted by John Wright June 11 2013
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The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can drive head-on into a duststorm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts to educatedrivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15th ADOT along withthe Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the National Weather Servicehas reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when they encounter dust storms
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ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information to drivers before they get caught in a low-visibility dust storm Thisyear the agencyrsquos top recommendation is to avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided This is a message that canrsquot be emphasizedenoughrdquo said ADOT Director John Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers and their passengers must do theirpart by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drivethrough dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take andremember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridor betweenPhoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdash includingelectronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staff and lawenforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies mdashto keep information flowing to motorists
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Dust storms can create hazards on the roadWednesday June 12 2013Posted 855 pm
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With the start of Arizonas monsoon season June 15comes the threat of dust storms while on the road
Dust storms form when strong winds of up to 60mph kick up sand and debris creating a wall of dustas high as several thousand feet
You can reduce visibility to zero so youre basicallydriving blind in a motor vehicle And that is not safeat all said Dustin Krugel spokesperson of theArizona Department of Transportation (ADOT)
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Making the Grade Movies with MitchMore than 100 dust storms have been reportedacross Arizona in the last decade and one to threedust storms will move through the Phoenix area peryear according to the National Oceanic andAtmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Be on the lookout for limited visibility And whenyour visibility starts getting reduced thats a goodtime for you to look for a safe place to pull over theside of the roadway Krugel said
ADOTs campaign is reminding drivers to Pull AsideStay Alive
Come to a complete stop Turn off all your lightsand set your emergency break And simply keepyour seatbelt buckled and wait out the storm saidKrugel
And one of the reasons we tell drivers to turn off alltheir vehicle lights--you dont want those vehiclesthat are trailing you to follow you thinking youre amoving vehicle
Its difficult to predict when and where these duststorms will hit and dust storms can form seeminglyout of nowhere but these safety tips can helpdrivers prepare for the sudden dangers
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Dust Storms Ramp up During the MonsoonStory by Georgia Davis
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Arizona typically experiences two dust storms seasons In the spring these storms are usually caused bylarge-scale weather systems moving across the state The second season comes with the monsoon
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monsoon when haboobs - with wind gusts up to 100 mph - are most likely to form
Many people are killed on the highway because either theydont pull off to the side or if they do theyleave their foot on the brake said Kirk Astroth the associate dean of the University of Arizona College ofAgriculture and Life Sciences
Astroth who took inspiration from similar apps warning about snow storms developed an app to alertmotorists about pending dust storms
Dustin Krugel public information officer at the Arizona Department of Transportation said the appalongside other tools such as the ADOT twitter feed overhead signs on the freeway the 511 dial upsystem and social media outlets are ways drivers can find out about dust storms before hitting the road
Our top recommendation is to avoid getting caught in one of those dust storms Krugel said However alot of these dust storms seem to strike out of nowhere
For those who do get caught in a dust storm Krugel recommended pulling off the paved roadway comingto a complete stop and turning off all of the lights This prevents other motorists from thinking the car isstill moving and possibly hitting it
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June 23 2013 1200 am bull Kimberly Matas Arizona Daily Star 0
Summer driving especially on highways sometimes can be dangerous
The sky is clear one minute then the next a wall of reddish-tan dust blocks out the sun envelopsthe roadway and drivers find themselves trapped in a haboob
Interstate 10 from Tucson north to Phoenix and east toward New Mexico are corridors where duststorms develop quickly and dust-related crashes have occurred
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Officials at the Arizona Department of Transportation suggest drivers alter travel plans to avoidsuch dangerous conditions but thats not always possible so the agency offers tips on its websitefor reducing the risks
The Pull Aside Stay Alive public awareness campaign educates drivers about what to do - andwhat not to do - if drivers encounter dust storms
Driving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided ADOT Director JohnHalikowski said in a news release During monsoon season drivers and their passengers mustdo their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Its better to alter travel plansthan to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if youre on the road and a dust stormsuddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm
Haboob Haiku Challenge
Someone over at ADOT was feeling whimsical when thinking of ways to spread the word aboutsummer driving hazards
For the second year the department has launched its Haboob Haiku Challenge encouragingpoets - and motorists - to create vivid messages in just 17 syllables to remind everyone about thedangers of driving during dust storms
Its part of the agencys Pull Aside Stay Alive campaign
The Japanese-style poems should follow the traditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables respectively
Throughout the summer ADOT will be accepting submissions on its social media sites Facebookthe ADOT blog and Twitter with the hashtag HaboobHaiku
Last year ADOT received 600 submissions including these favorites
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This is not Tatooine Luke
Pull over now man
bull Dust blows swirls and grows
Roadways become danger zones
Pull over lights off
bull Wham bam dust storm jam
Cant see dont drive pull over
Lights out til all clear
SOURCE Arizona Department of Transportation
Dust storms
Dust storms can develop quickly and unexpectedly
ADOT has tips for drivers who find themselves on the road when one blows in
bull Avoid driving into or through the dust storm
bull Check traffic immediately around the vehicle and begin slowing down
bull Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway And completely exitthe highway if possible
bull Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely offthe paved portion of the roadway
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bull Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away fromwhere other vehicles may travel
bull Turn off all vehicle lights including emergency flashers
bull Set the emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
bull Stay in the vehicle with seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Go to wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg for more dust storm driving tips and educational videos
SOURCE Arizona Department of Transportation
Contact reporter Kimberly Matas at kmatasazstarnetcom or at 573-4191
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ADOT invites you to haiku about haboobs File photo
As part of the Arizona Department ofTransportationrsquos efforts to spread the word aboutdust storm safety the agency is once again askingpeople to channel their inner poets and send in theirhaboob haikus
Haboob Haiku Year Two is underway throughADOTrsquos social media sites
ADOT first issued the Haboob Haiku Challenge lastyear as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo duststorm awareness campaign The challenge was sucha smashing success worldwide media featured someof the 600 haiku submissions
The ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign re-launchedTuesday as part of Arizona Monsoon AwarenessWeek The campaign runs through the summer reminding drivers about the dangers of dust storms andmonsoon storms
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry that follows the traditional rules of three lines of five sevenand five syllables respectively The haikus are designed to reinforce ADOTrsquos public safety message urgingdrivers to avoid driving into or through a dust storm at all costs Drivers are instead encouraged to pull offthe roadway and wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drive with reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in their haboob haikus to the following ADOT social media sites
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By Weslie Sw ift
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
Maricopa residents spotted the massive wall of dust moving intotheir area July 18Photographer Patrick ArvisoCopyright 2011 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved Thismaterial may not be published broadcast rewritten orredistributed
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during dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (include HaboobHaiku) Facebookand the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videos about dust storm safetyon the campaign website
Copyright 2013 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved This material may not be published broadcastrewritten or redistributed
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Monsoon 2013 Tips on staying safe
Posted Saturday June 15 2013 111 pm | Updated 403 amSun Jun 16 2013
By Brenda Carrasco Special to AFN | 0 comments
With the monsoon season officially beginningtomorrow June 15 Arizonans should be aware of thepossible dangers the monsoon can bring both on theroad and at home Thunderstorms flash floods heavyrain
zero-visibility haboobs are all severe weather thatwill be seen during the next couple of months
For the second year in a row the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) has teamed up with theGovernorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the ArizonaDepartment of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service for their campaign ldquoPull Aside StayAliverdquo Together they seek to educate Arizona driverson the dangers of being caught in a dust storm andon staying safe in dangerous driving conditions
Turning off all lights while pulling to the side of theroad is vital in avoiding accidents
ldquoDrivers tend to see the taillights and follow the lightand end up running into the back of the vehiclesrdquo
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bull A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability arealways the top factors in preventing crashes
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said ADOTrsquos Ryan Harding
Dust storms and other monsoon-related weathercan happen unexpectedly and motorists areencouraged to wait out the storms for their ownsafety
Remember that when there is a reported ldquoDustStorm Watchrdquo this means the conditions are ideal fora dust storm to form however when there is a ldquoDustStorm Warningrdquo a dust storm is imminent anddrivers should attempt to get off the road as soon aspossible
Flash floods can also cause great damage both toyou and your vehicle Arizonarsquos section 28-910 of theArizona Revised Statutes known as the ldquoStupidMotorist Lawrdquo states that motorists who decide tocross any barricade during flooding and whobecome stranded can be billed up to $2000 for theemergency services
Even if you believe your vehicle can make it acrosssafely it is better to avoid flooded streets andwashes as the fast moving current can potentiallyoverpower your vehicle
What many Arizonans donrsquot consider is the possibilityof their homes flooding AAA insurance encourageshomeowners to ldquoreview your homeownerrsquos policyEnsure they are protected against storm damageincluding a flood Standard homeownerrsquos policies donot have flood coveragerdquo
Heavy rain can cause major damage if the waterlevels get high enough Personal belongings such
as electronics furniture and your homersquos infrastructure can be damaged and without flood coverage thedamage will not be covered by your insurance
ldquoWhen it comes to flood insurance talk to your agent and check if you are in a specific high risk area sincethese can vary from specific areas and neighborhoodsrdquo said John Candaso from AAA
He said you can check if your Ahwatukee home is in a flood area by visiting floodsmartgov and filling out theflood risk profile
Arizona motorists will be notified of any dangerous weather this season via electronic highway boards newsand television stations and social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook ADOT also encouragesdrivers to spread the word on the importance of pulling over while caught in bad weather The ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo will be back this year on Twitter where users are encouraged to write their own Haiku about stayingsafe this monsoon season Use the hashtag HaboobHaiku for the chance to be retweeted by ArizonaDOTso others can view your poetry
bull Brenda Carrasco is a junior at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona
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bull Insurance policy Motorists generally need acomprehensive policy to be protected againststorm damage Liability coverage only forexample does not cover damage from hailwind or rain
bull Secure outdoor furniture fixtures and garbagecans Even in weak storms these easily canblow over causing damage to the objecthomes or people
bull Allow extra time to get to a destination Trafficis heavier in bad weather
bull Prepare for electrical surges and outagesProtect sensitive electronics such ascomputers gaming systems or televisions byusing surge protectors Also keep flashlightsand batteries handy
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Monsoon driving tips from ADOT
Posted Friday June 14 2013 800 am
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15
ADOT along with the Governorrsquos Office of HighwaySafety the Arizona Department of Public Safety andthe National Weather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull
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Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaignincluding television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do(and what not to do) when they encounter duststorms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers
and their passengers must do their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm
ldquoItrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the roadand a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku
Anyone can channel their inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers ofdriving in dust storms
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Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) andbegin slowing down
Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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Some drivers get lucky crossing the water but chances are if youdont play it safe youll end up stranded Ive seen some washeswhere its just a little trickle and then a few moments later theres a bigflood coming your way Suitt says
Deputy Suitt says if there is water on the road your best bet is to takeanother route Especially at night you cant tell how deep that water is so why notavoid it all together Suitt says
If you cant find another way pull over to the side of the road until the storm subsidesTurn off your lights because you dont want anyone else to come up behind youthinking youre still driving Suitt says
The same advice goes for drivers who find themselves in the middle of a dust stormalong I-10 When you see a wall of dust approaching that is the time to take actionand pull off to the side of the roadway says Dustin Krugel of ADOT
Krugel says the road between Tucson and Casa Grande is especially prone to duststorms
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorgto showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages Thewebsite also includes a tip sheet which ADOT encourages drivers to print and keephandy in their vehicle
To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies -including electronic highway message boards social and traditional mediacommunication with ADOT staff and law enforcement officers in the field televisionand radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies - to keepinformation flowing to motorists
The most important thing to remember when driving in a dust storm or during heavyrains is to go slowly and be smart
Suitt says drivers who pass through flood barricades and get stuck could face up to a
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Poet and you know it ADOT seekshaboob haikus
Posted Thursday June 13 2013 804 am
Weslie Swift ABC 15 | 0 comments
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
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A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that followsthe traditional rules of three lines of five seven andfive syllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (includeHaboobHaiku) Facebook and the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videosabout dust storm safety on the campaign website
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This monsoon season drivers arereminded to lsquoPull Aside Stay Aliversquo
Posted Wednesday June 12 2013 100 am
Staff Reports | 0 comments
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15 ADOTalong with the Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television andradio public-education announcements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when theyencounter dust storms
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encounter dust storms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season driversand their passengers must do their part by planningahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better toalter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and adust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do notdrive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have totake and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku Anyone can channeltheir inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers of driving in duststorms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
-Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
-If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) and
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begin slowing down
-Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
-Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
-Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
-Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
-Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
-Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
-Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
-A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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PHOENIX (KGUN9-TV) - To raise awareness of the haboob hazard the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) ran a Haboob Haiku challenge asking for the 5-7-5 syllablepoems via social media
Haboob storms can become a major hazard for drivers and are most common during thesummer monsoon which began June 15
KGUN9 On Your Side put Producer Cailyn to the test this year and little did we know sheturned out to be quite the poet
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ADOT will announce the winner next Friday The winner doesnt get a prize but majorbragging rights
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ADOT reactivates dust storm awareness campaign
Posted Jun 11 2013 904 AM EDTUpdated Jun 11 2013 912 AM EDT
PHOENIX (AP) -- State transportation officials are reactivating apublic awareness campaign as the threat of dangerous dust stormsincreases with the summer monsoon The Department of Transportation says motorists should avoiddriving into dust storms in the first place by planning ahead andbeing prepared to change travel plans The driver-safety campaign advises motorists who find themselvesin a dust storm to pull off the highway and park in a safe place offthe pavement Other recommendations include turn off all lights keeping your footoff the brake and staying in the vehicle while waiting for the stormto pass
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Posted Jun 11 2013 151 PM EDTUpdated Jun 12 2013 937 AM EDT
By Dawn Alexander - email
It is that time of year when dust storms take over the Valleyso to help spread the word about dust storm safety Arizonas Department ofTransportation has launched their second Haboob Haiku Challenge
For the second year ADOT is asking peopleto get creative and submit their haboobhaiku to ADOTs social media sitesADOT launched their Pull Aside Stay Alivedust storm campaign Monday as part oftheir Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week
Last year more than 600 haboob haikuswere submitted and featured worldwide The haikus are used to help reminddrivers about the dangers of the giant dust storms along with the monsoonstorms
You can submit your Haboob Haiku on ADOTs twitter page usingHaboobHaiku ADOTs Facebook page or ADOTs blog ADOT is using the
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Haboob Haikus to help enhance public safety awareness that encourages drivers to avoid driving into or througha dust storm ADOT encourages drivers to pull over and wait out a dust storm versus driving through a dust storm
A haiku is Japanese poetry that follows the traditional rules of three lines of five seven and five syllablesrespectively
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PHOENIX ndash As part of the Arizona Department of Transportationrsquos efforts to spread the word about dust stormsafety the agency is once again asking people to channel their inner poets and send in their haboob haikus
ldquoHaboob Haiku Year Twordquo is now underway through ADOTrsquos social media sites ADOT first issued the ldquoHaboobHaiku Challengerdquo last year as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo dust storm awareness campaign The challengewas such a smashing success that worldwide media featured some of the 600 haiku submissions
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry thatfollows the traditional rules of three lines of five sevenand five syllables respectively The haikus aredesigned to reinforce ADOTrsquos public safety message
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urging drivers to avoid driving into or through a duststorm at all costs
Drivers are instead encouraged to pull off the roadwayand wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drivewith reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in theirhaboob haikus to the following ADOT social mediasites
bull Twitter httpstwittercomArizonaDOT useHaboobHaiku
bull Facebook wwwFacebookcomAZDOT
bull ADOT Blog httpadotblogblogspotcom
Some of the favorite haboob haikus from last year include
bull Yoursquore not a Jedi This is not Tatooine Luke Pull over now man
bull Dust blows swirls and grows Roadways become danger zones Pull over lights off
bull Wham bam dust storm jam Canrsquot see donrsquot drive pull over Lights out rsquotil all clear
Dust storm driving tips and educational videos can be found at wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg
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ADOT warns drivers to stay off the road during dust storms
Posted Jun 13 2013 806 PM EDTUpdated Jun 13 2013 818 PM EDT
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PHOENIX - The monsoon season officially kicks off Saturday andthat means well probably be seeing dust storms in the next fewweeks
These storms can be deadly if youre out in your car when they hit
Being on the road when a dust storm hits is not a safe place to be Visibility can get so low you cant see the hood of your car Thatswhy the Arizona Department of Transportation is warning drivers tostay off the road if you can during a dust storm
A blinding dust storm caused a 30 car pileup along the Interstate 10near Picacho Peak in October 2011 leaving a Texas man dead inthe chain reaction crash
You know its hard to predict -- we dont know what kind of asummer were going to have said ADOTs Doug Nintzel We justwant drivers to be ready
Olga Torres got caught in a dust storm on I-10 last monsoon seasonwith her children in the car
I stayed inside the car and just pulled over she said Very hardto see
If you do find yourself driving in the middle of a dust storm the firstthing to do is to look around your car Check your mirrors to makesure there are no other vehicles right around you Then slow downand pull off to the side of the road And not just onto the shoulder --all the way off the pavement
Then turn off your lights so other cars dont try to follow you Thatswhat causes pileups
Drivers need to take this seriously -- its not just something that yousay -- oh it will happen to somebody else These things do happenand you have to be ready said Nintzel
Olga says it can be a scary experience and if she knows that
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another storm is coming I stay home definitely I dont want to go through it again
ADOT has a video and some things you will want to keep in mind if you do find yourself out on theroads during a dust storm Its a good idea to look at it even if youve lived here for a while
The main thing though if you know a dust storm is popping up and you can stay off the roads -thats the best idea of all
ADOT Pull Aside - Stay Alive
Will you know what to do in a dust storm
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PHOENIX -- With the hottest day of theyear showing up earlier than usualmonsoon season is expected to arrivejust as quickly
While most of us delight in thesoaking rains that are synonymouswith the monsoon the season is also full of severe weather dangers thatcan damage property and threaten the safety of Arizonans said WendySmith-Reeve director of the Arizona Division of Emergency Management
Gov Jan Brewer proclaimed June 9-14 Moonsoon Awareness Week inArizona which is a week before the official beginning of monsoon seasonLasting until late September it consists of afternoon thunderstormsproducing lightning high winds and heavy rains It also includes weatherdangers like flash flooding or dust storms
Heres how you can get ready for Arizonas most notorious naturaldisaster
At home make sure you have enough food water and emergencysupplies on hand to last 72 hours in case the power goes out Flashlightsshould have extra batteries and first aid supplies should be readilyavailable
Items that can blow away in the wind such as outdoor fixtures furnitureand small trees should be secured
Also be sure to review your homeowners policy According to AAAstandard ones do not typically have flood coverage
On the road take particular caution when you see a dust stormapproaching The best thing to do is avoid driving into a wall of dustInstead pull to the side of the road as quickly as possible turn off yourlights and wait it out
However its better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions said John Halikowski director of the ArizonaDepartment of Transportation
To help increase awareness of safe driving ADOT is hosting its secondHaboob Haiku Challenge People can submit their 17-syllable poems via
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Haboob Haiku Year Two Dust storm poetryShakespeares got nothing on thisMore great haiku please
PHOENIX mdash As part of the Arizona Department ofTransportationrsquos efforts to spread the word about dust stormsafety the agency is once again asking people to channel theirinner poets and send in their haboob haikus
Haboob Haiku Year Two gets underway today through ADOTrsquossocial media sites ADOT first issued the Haboob HaikuChallenge last year as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo duststorm awareness campaign The challenge was such a smashingsuccess that worldwide media featured some of the 600 haikusubmissions The ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign re-launchedyesterday as part of Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week Thecampaign will run through the summer reminding drivers aboutthe dangers of dust storms and monsoon storms
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and five syllablesrespectively The haikus are designed to reinforce ADOTrsquos publicsafety message urging drivers to avoid driving into or through adust storm at all costs Drivers are instead encouraged to pull offthe roadway and wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drivewith reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in their haboob
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Some of the favorite haboob haikus from last year include
Yoursquore not a Jedi This is not Tatooine Luke Pull overnow manDust blows swirls and grows Roadways become dangerzones Pull over lights offWham bam dust storm jam Canrsquot see donrsquot drive pullover Lights out rsquotil all clear
Dust storm driving tips and educational videos can be found atwwwPullAsideStayAliveorg
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TUCSON (KGUN9-TV) - The countdown is on -- just 5 days until the official start of monsoonWhile there arent clouds yet first responders are preparing for natures fury
Water rescues are a scene all too common across southern Arizona during monsoon but theflooding doesnt have to lead to tragedy according to Dustin Krugel of the Arizona DOTDrivers need to take extra precaution said Krugel If there is significant amount of water onthe roadway its just not worth risking your car and potentially getting stuck into one of thesefloods and not only that it could potentially save your life
For firefighters training has already taken place so first responders can be prepared beforethe first drops hit the ground
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latest techniques that we are using and also the equipment With athletics you practicepractice practice that way when the game takes place you are not thinking you are reactingand its the same with monsoons and rescues
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Donrsquot drive in dust storms says ADOTPosted by John Wright June 11 2013
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The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can drive head-on into a duststorm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts to educatedrivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15th ADOT along withthe Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the National Weather Servicehas reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when they encounter dust storms
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ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information to drivers before they get caught in a low-visibility dust storm Thisyear the agencyrsquos top recommendation is to avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided This is a message that canrsquot be emphasizedenoughrdquo said ADOT Director John Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers and their passengers must do theirpart by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drivethrough dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take andremember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridor betweenPhoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdash includingelectronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staff and lawenforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies mdashto keep information flowing to motorists
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Dust storms can create hazards on the roadWednesday June 12 2013Posted 855 pm
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With the start of Arizonas monsoon season June 15comes the threat of dust storms while on the road
Dust storms form when strong winds of up to 60mph kick up sand and debris creating a wall of dustas high as several thousand feet
You can reduce visibility to zero so youre basicallydriving blind in a motor vehicle And that is not safeat all said Dustin Krugel spokesperson of theArizona Department of Transportation (ADOT)
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Making the Grade Movies with MitchMore than 100 dust storms have been reportedacross Arizona in the last decade and one to threedust storms will move through the Phoenix area peryear according to the National Oceanic andAtmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Be on the lookout for limited visibility And whenyour visibility starts getting reduced thats a goodtime for you to look for a safe place to pull over theside of the roadway Krugel said
ADOTs campaign is reminding drivers to Pull AsideStay Alive
Come to a complete stop Turn off all your lightsand set your emergency break And simply keepyour seatbelt buckled and wait out the storm saidKrugel
And one of the reasons we tell drivers to turn off alltheir vehicle lights--you dont want those vehiclesthat are trailing you to follow you thinking youre amoving vehicle
Its difficult to predict when and where these duststorms will hit and dust storms can form seeminglyout of nowhere but these safety tips can helpdrivers prepare for the sudden dangers
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monsoon when haboobs - with wind gusts up to 100 mph - are most likely to form
Many people are killed on the highway because either theydont pull off to the side or if they do theyleave their foot on the brake said Kirk Astroth the associate dean of the University of Arizona College ofAgriculture and Life Sciences
Astroth who took inspiration from similar apps warning about snow storms developed an app to alertmotorists about pending dust storms
Dustin Krugel public information officer at the Arizona Department of Transportation said the appalongside other tools such as the ADOT twitter feed overhead signs on the freeway the 511 dial upsystem and social media outlets are ways drivers can find out about dust storms before hitting the road
Our top recommendation is to avoid getting caught in one of those dust storms Krugel said However alot of these dust storms seem to strike out of nowhere
For those who do get caught in a dust storm Krugel recommended pulling off the paved roadway comingto a complete stop and turning off all of the lights This prevents other motorists from thinking the car isstill moving and possibly hitting it
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June 23 2013 1200 am bull Kimberly Matas Arizona Daily Star 0
Summer driving especially on highways sometimes can be dangerous
The sky is clear one minute then the next a wall of reddish-tan dust blocks out the sun envelopsthe roadway and drivers find themselves trapped in a haboob
Interstate 10 from Tucson north to Phoenix and east toward New Mexico are corridors where duststorms develop quickly and dust-related crashes have occurred
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Officials at the Arizona Department of Transportation suggest drivers alter travel plans to avoidsuch dangerous conditions but thats not always possible so the agency offers tips on its websitefor reducing the risks
The Pull Aside Stay Alive public awareness campaign educates drivers about what to do - andwhat not to do - if drivers encounter dust storms
Driving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided ADOT Director JohnHalikowski said in a news release During monsoon season drivers and their passengers mustdo their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Its better to alter travel plansthan to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if youre on the road and a dust stormsuddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm
Haboob Haiku Challenge
Someone over at ADOT was feeling whimsical when thinking of ways to spread the word aboutsummer driving hazards
For the second year the department has launched its Haboob Haiku Challenge encouragingpoets - and motorists - to create vivid messages in just 17 syllables to remind everyone about thedangers of driving during dust storms
Its part of the agencys Pull Aside Stay Alive campaign
The Japanese-style poems should follow the traditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables respectively
Throughout the summer ADOT will be accepting submissions on its social media sites Facebookthe ADOT blog and Twitter with the hashtag HaboobHaiku
Last year ADOT received 600 submissions including these favorites
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This is not Tatooine Luke
Pull over now man
bull Dust blows swirls and grows
Roadways become danger zones
Pull over lights off
bull Wham bam dust storm jam
Cant see dont drive pull over
Lights out til all clear
SOURCE Arizona Department of Transportation
Dust storms
Dust storms can develop quickly and unexpectedly
ADOT has tips for drivers who find themselves on the road when one blows in
bull Avoid driving into or through the dust storm
bull Check traffic immediately around the vehicle and begin slowing down
bull Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway And completely exitthe highway if possible
bull Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely offthe paved portion of the roadway
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bull Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away fromwhere other vehicles may travel
bull Turn off all vehicle lights including emergency flashers
bull Set the emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
bull Stay in the vehicle with seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Go to wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg for more dust storm driving tips and educational videos
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Contact reporter Kimberly Matas at kmatasazstarnetcom or at 573-4191
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ADOT invites you to haiku about haboobs File photo
As part of the Arizona Department ofTransportationrsquos efforts to spread the word aboutdust storm safety the agency is once again askingpeople to channel their inner poets and send in theirhaboob haikus
Haboob Haiku Year Two is underway throughADOTrsquos social media sites
ADOT first issued the Haboob Haiku Challenge lastyear as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo duststorm awareness campaign The challenge was sucha smashing success worldwide media featured someof the 600 haiku submissions
The ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign re-launchedTuesday as part of Arizona Monsoon AwarenessWeek The campaign runs through the summer reminding drivers about the dangers of dust storms andmonsoon storms
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry that follows the traditional rules of three lines of five sevenand five syllables respectively The haikus are designed to reinforce ADOTrsquos public safety message urgingdrivers to avoid driving into or through a dust storm at all costs Drivers are instead encouraged to pull offthe roadway and wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drive with reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in their haboob haikus to the following ADOT social media sites
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By Weslie Sw ift
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
Maricopa residents spotted the massive wall of dust moving intotheir area July 18Photographer Patrick ArvisoCopyright 2011 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved Thismaterial may not be published broadcast rewritten orredistributed
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during dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (include HaboobHaiku) Facebookand the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videos about dust storm safetyon the campaign website
Copyright 2013 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved This material may not be published broadcastrewritten or redistributed
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Monsoon 2013 Tips on staying safe
Posted Saturday June 15 2013 111 pm | Updated 403 amSun Jun 16 2013
By Brenda Carrasco Special to AFN | 0 comments
With the monsoon season officially beginningtomorrow June 15 Arizonans should be aware of thepossible dangers the monsoon can bring both on theroad and at home Thunderstorms flash floods heavyrain
zero-visibility haboobs are all severe weather thatwill be seen during the next couple of months
For the second year in a row the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) has teamed up with theGovernorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the ArizonaDepartment of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service for their campaign ldquoPull Aside StayAliverdquo Together they seek to educate Arizona driverson the dangers of being caught in a dust storm andon staying safe in dangerous driving conditions
Turning off all lights while pulling to the side of theroad is vital in avoiding accidents
ldquoDrivers tend to see the taillights and follow the lightand end up running into the back of the vehiclesrdquo
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bull A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability arealways the top factors in preventing crashes
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said ADOTrsquos Ryan Harding
Dust storms and other monsoon-related weathercan happen unexpectedly and motorists areencouraged to wait out the storms for their ownsafety
Remember that when there is a reported ldquoDustStorm Watchrdquo this means the conditions are ideal fora dust storm to form however when there is a ldquoDustStorm Warningrdquo a dust storm is imminent anddrivers should attempt to get off the road as soon aspossible
Flash floods can also cause great damage both toyou and your vehicle Arizonarsquos section 28-910 of theArizona Revised Statutes known as the ldquoStupidMotorist Lawrdquo states that motorists who decide tocross any barricade during flooding and whobecome stranded can be billed up to $2000 for theemergency services
Even if you believe your vehicle can make it acrosssafely it is better to avoid flooded streets andwashes as the fast moving current can potentiallyoverpower your vehicle
What many Arizonans donrsquot consider is the possibilityof their homes flooding AAA insurance encourageshomeowners to ldquoreview your homeownerrsquos policyEnsure they are protected against storm damageincluding a flood Standard homeownerrsquos policies donot have flood coveragerdquo
Heavy rain can cause major damage if the waterlevels get high enough Personal belongings such
as electronics furniture and your homersquos infrastructure can be damaged and without flood coverage thedamage will not be covered by your insurance
ldquoWhen it comes to flood insurance talk to your agent and check if you are in a specific high risk area sincethese can vary from specific areas and neighborhoodsrdquo said John Candaso from AAA
He said you can check if your Ahwatukee home is in a flood area by visiting floodsmartgov and filling out theflood risk profile
Arizona motorists will be notified of any dangerous weather this season via electronic highway boards newsand television stations and social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook ADOT also encouragesdrivers to spread the word on the importance of pulling over while caught in bad weather The ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo will be back this year on Twitter where users are encouraged to write their own Haiku about stayingsafe this monsoon season Use the hashtag HaboobHaiku for the chance to be retweeted by ArizonaDOTso others can view your poetry
bull Brenda Carrasco is a junior at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona
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bull Insurance policy Motorists generally need acomprehensive policy to be protected againststorm damage Liability coverage only forexample does not cover damage from hailwind or rain
bull Secure outdoor furniture fixtures and garbagecans Even in weak storms these easily canblow over causing damage to the objecthomes or people
bull Allow extra time to get to a destination Trafficis heavier in bad weather
bull Prepare for electrical surges and outagesProtect sensitive electronics such ascomputers gaming systems or televisions byusing surge protectors Also keep flashlightsand batteries handy
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Monsoon driving tips from ADOT
Posted Friday June 14 2013 800 am
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15
ADOT along with the Governorrsquos Office of HighwaySafety the Arizona Department of Public Safety andthe National Weather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull
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Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaignincluding television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do(and what not to do) when they encounter duststorms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers
and their passengers must do their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm
ldquoItrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the roadand a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku
Anyone can channel their inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers ofdriving in dust storms
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Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) andbegin slowing down
Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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Its hard to tell how fast the water is going to rise says Deputy TracySuitt of the Pima County Sheriffs Department
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Some drivers get lucky crossing the water but chances are if youdont play it safe youll end up stranded Ive seen some washeswhere its just a little trickle and then a few moments later theres a bigflood coming your way Suitt says
Deputy Suitt says if there is water on the road your best bet is to takeanother route Especially at night you cant tell how deep that water is so why notavoid it all together Suitt says
If you cant find another way pull over to the side of the road until the storm subsidesTurn off your lights because you dont want anyone else to come up behind youthinking youre still driving Suitt says
The same advice goes for drivers who find themselves in the middle of a dust stormalong I-10 When you see a wall of dust approaching that is the time to take actionand pull off to the side of the roadway says Dustin Krugel of ADOT
Krugel says the road between Tucson and Casa Grande is especially prone to duststorms
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorgto showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages Thewebsite also includes a tip sheet which ADOT encourages drivers to print and keephandy in their vehicle
To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies -including electronic highway message boards social and traditional mediacommunication with ADOT staff and law enforcement officers in the field televisionand radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies - to keepinformation flowing to motorists
The most important thing to remember when driving in a dust storm or during heavyrains is to go slowly and be smart
Suitt says drivers who pass through flood barricades and get stuck could face up to a
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Poet and you know it ADOT seekshaboob haikus
Posted Thursday June 13 2013 804 am
Weslie Swift ABC 15 | 0 comments
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
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A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that followsthe traditional rules of three lines of five seven andfive syllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (includeHaboobHaiku) Facebook and the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videosabout dust storm safety on the campaign website
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This monsoon season drivers arereminded to lsquoPull Aside Stay Aliversquo
Posted Wednesday June 12 2013 100 am
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The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15 ADOTalong with the Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television andradio public-education announcements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when theyencounter dust storms
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ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season driversand their passengers must do their part by planningahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better toalter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and adust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do notdrive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have totake and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku Anyone can channeltheir inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers of driving in duststorms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
-Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
-If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) and
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begin slowing down
-Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
-Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
-Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
-Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
-Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
-Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
-Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
-A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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PHOENIX (KGUN9-TV) - To raise awareness of the haboob hazard the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) ran a Haboob Haiku challenge asking for the 5-7-5 syllablepoems via social media
Haboob storms can become a major hazard for drivers and are most common during thesummer monsoon which began June 15
KGUN9 On Your Side put Producer Cailyn to the test this year and little did we know sheturned out to be quite the poet
Producer Cailyn had her haiku selected as of the of the 10 finalists
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Voting for the Haboob Haiku contest ends on Wednesday June 26
ADOT will announce the winner next Friday The winner doesnt get a prize but majorbragging rights
To vote for your favorite click here
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Posted Jun 11 2013 151 PM EDTUpdated Jun 12 2013 937 AM EDT
By Dawn Alexander - email
It is that time of year when dust storms take over the Valleyso to help spread the word about dust storm safety Arizonas Department ofTransportation has launched their second Haboob Haiku Challenge
For the second year ADOT is asking peopleto get creative and submit their haboobhaiku to ADOTs social media sitesADOT launched their Pull Aside Stay Alivedust storm campaign Monday as part oftheir Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week
Last year more than 600 haboob haikuswere submitted and featured worldwide The haikus are used to help reminddrivers about the dangers of the giant dust storms along with the monsoonstorms
You can submit your Haboob Haiku on ADOTs twitter page usingHaboobHaiku ADOTs Facebook page or ADOTs blog ADOT is using the
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Haboob Haikus to help enhance public safety awareness that encourages drivers to avoid driving into or througha dust storm ADOT encourages drivers to pull over and wait out a dust storm versus driving through a dust storm
A haiku is Japanese poetry that follows the traditional rules of three lines of five seven and five syllablesrespectively
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ADOT wants your lsquoHaboob Haikusrsquo
Posted Thursday June 13 2013 100 am
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PHOENIX ndash As part of the Arizona Department of Transportationrsquos efforts to spread the word about dust stormsafety the agency is once again asking people to channel their inner poets and send in their haboob haikus
ldquoHaboob Haiku Year Twordquo is now underway through ADOTrsquos social media sites ADOT first issued the ldquoHaboobHaiku Challengerdquo last year as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo dust storm awareness campaign The challengewas such a smashing success that worldwide media featured some of the 600 haiku submissions
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry thatfollows the traditional rules of three lines of five sevenand five syllables respectively The haikus aredesigned to reinforce ADOTrsquos public safety message
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urging drivers to avoid driving into or through a duststorm at all costs
Drivers are instead encouraged to pull off the roadwayand wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drivewith reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in theirhaboob haikus to the following ADOT social mediasites
bull Twitter httpstwittercomArizonaDOT useHaboobHaiku
bull Facebook wwwFacebookcomAZDOT
bull ADOT Blog httpadotblogblogspotcom
Some of the favorite haboob haikus from last year include
bull Yoursquore not a Jedi This is not Tatooine Luke Pull over now man
bull Dust blows swirls and grows Roadways become danger zones Pull over lights off
bull Wham bam dust storm jam Canrsquot see donrsquot drive pull over Lights out rsquotil all clear
Dust storm driving tips and educational videos can be found at wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg
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ADOT warns drivers to stay off the road during dust storms
Posted Jun 13 2013 806 PM EDTUpdated Jun 13 2013 818 PM EDT
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PHOENIX - The monsoon season officially kicks off Saturday andthat means well probably be seeing dust storms in the next fewweeks
These storms can be deadly if youre out in your car when they hit
Being on the road when a dust storm hits is not a safe place to be Visibility can get so low you cant see the hood of your car Thatswhy the Arizona Department of Transportation is warning drivers tostay off the road if you can during a dust storm
A blinding dust storm caused a 30 car pileup along the Interstate 10near Picacho Peak in October 2011 leaving a Texas man dead inthe chain reaction crash
You know its hard to predict -- we dont know what kind of asummer were going to have said ADOTs Doug Nintzel We justwant drivers to be ready
Olga Torres got caught in a dust storm on I-10 last monsoon seasonwith her children in the car
I stayed inside the car and just pulled over she said Very hardto see
If you do find yourself driving in the middle of a dust storm the firstthing to do is to look around your car Check your mirrors to makesure there are no other vehicles right around you Then slow downand pull off to the side of the road And not just onto the shoulder --all the way off the pavement
Then turn off your lights so other cars dont try to follow you Thatswhat causes pileups
Drivers need to take this seriously -- its not just something that yousay -- oh it will happen to somebody else These things do happenand you have to be ready said Nintzel
Olga says it can be a scary experience and if she knows that
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another storm is coming I stay home definitely I dont want to go through it again
ADOT has a video and some things you will want to keep in mind if you do find yourself out on theroads during a dust storm Its a good idea to look at it even if youve lived here for a while
The main thing though if you know a dust storm is popping up and you can stay off the roads -thats the best idea of all
ADOT Pull Aside - Stay Alive
Will you know what to do in a dust storm
pullasidestayaliveorg
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PHOENIX -- With the hottest day of theyear showing up earlier than usualmonsoon season is expected to arrivejust as quickly
While most of us delight in thesoaking rains that are synonymouswith the monsoon the season is also full of severe weather dangers thatcan damage property and threaten the safety of Arizonans said WendySmith-Reeve director of the Arizona Division of Emergency Management
Gov Jan Brewer proclaimed June 9-14 Moonsoon Awareness Week inArizona which is a week before the official beginning of monsoon seasonLasting until late September it consists of afternoon thunderstormsproducing lightning high winds and heavy rains It also includes weatherdangers like flash flooding or dust storms
Heres how you can get ready for Arizonas most notorious naturaldisaster
At home make sure you have enough food water and emergencysupplies on hand to last 72 hours in case the power goes out Flashlightsshould have extra batteries and first aid supplies should be readilyavailable
Items that can blow away in the wind such as outdoor fixtures furnitureand small trees should be secured
Also be sure to review your homeowners policy According to AAAstandard ones do not typically have flood coverage
On the road take particular caution when you see a dust stormapproaching The best thing to do is avoid driving into a wall of dustInstead pull to the side of the road as quickly as possible turn off yourlights and wait it out
However its better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions said John Halikowski director of the ArizonaDepartment of Transportation
To help increase awareness of safe driving ADOT is hosting its secondHaboob Haiku Challenge People can submit their 17-syllable poems via
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Haboob Haiku Year Two Dust storm poetryShakespeares got nothing on thisMore great haiku please
PHOENIX mdash As part of the Arizona Department ofTransportationrsquos efforts to spread the word about dust stormsafety the agency is once again asking people to channel theirinner poets and send in their haboob haikus
Haboob Haiku Year Two gets underway today through ADOTrsquossocial media sites ADOT first issued the Haboob HaikuChallenge last year as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo duststorm awareness campaign The challenge was such a smashingsuccess that worldwide media featured some of the 600 haikusubmissions The ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign re-launchedyesterday as part of Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week Thecampaign will run through the summer reminding drivers aboutthe dangers of dust storms and monsoon storms
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and five syllablesrespectively The haikus are designed to reinforce ADOTrsquos publicsafety message urging drivers to avoid driving into or through adust storm at all costs Drivers are instead encouraged to pull offthe roadway and wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drivewith reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in their haboob
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haikus to the following ADOT social media sites
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Some of the favorite haboob haikus from last year include
Yoursquore not a Jedi This is not Tatooine Luke Pull overnow manDust blows swirls and grows Roadways become dangerzones Pull over lights offWham bam dust storm jam Canrsquot see donrsquot drive pullover Lights out rsquotil all clear
Dust storm driving tips and educational videos can be found atwwwPullAsideStayAliveorg
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TUCSON (KGUN9-TV) - The countdown is on -- just 5 days until the official start of monsoonWhile there arent clouds yet first responders are preparing for natures fury
Water rescues are a scene all too common across southern Arizona during monsoon but theflooding doesnt have to lead to tragedy according to Dustin Krugel of the Arizona DOTDrivers need to take extra precaution said Krugel If there is significant amount of water onthe roadway its just not worth risking your car and potentially getting stuck into one of thesefloods and not only that it could potentially save your life
For firefighters training has already taken place so first responders can be prepared beforethe first drops hit the ground
The weather is going to bring rescues and thats not if its when it happens said Tucson FireCaptain Barrett Baker We have to be proactive and make sure everybody is fresh on the
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latest techniques that we are using and also the equipment With athletics you practicepractice practice that way when the game takes place you are not thinking you are reactingand its the same with monsoons and rescues
-- and rescues are just what firefighters are hoping to avoid this upcoming season
On average flash floods claim over 100 lives per year several of those in Arizona and withour severe weather season just around the corner first responders have one message turnaround dont drown
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Donrsquot drive in dust storms says ADOTPosted by John Wright June 11 2013
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The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can drive head-on into a duststorm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts to educatedrivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15th ADOT along withthe Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the National Weather Servicehas reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when they encounter dust storms
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ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information to drivers before they get caught in a low-visibility dust storm Thisyear the agencyrsquos top recommendation is to avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided This is a message that canrsquot be emphasizedenoughrdquo said ADOT Director John Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers and their passengers must do theirpart by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drivethrough dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take andremember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridor betweenPhoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdash includingelectronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staff and lawenforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies mdashto keep information flowing to motorists
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Dust storms can create hazards on the roadWednesday June 12 2013Posted 855 pm
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With the start of Arizonas monsoon season June 15comes the threat of dust storms while on the road
Dust storms form when strong winds of up to 60mph kick up sand and debris creating a wall of dustas high as several thousand feet
You can reduce visibility to zero so youre basicallydriving blind in a motor vehicle And that is not safeat all said Dustin Krugel spokesperson of theArizona Department of Transportation (ADOT)
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Making the Grade Movies with MitchMore than 100 dust storms have been reportedacross Arizona in the last decade and one to threedust storms will move through the Phoenix area peryear according to the National Oceanic andAtmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Be on the lookout for limited visibility And whenyour visibility starts getting reduced thats a goodtime for you to look for a safe place to pull over theside of the roadway Krugel said
ADOTs campaign is reminding drivers to Pull AsideStay Alive
Come to a complete stop Turn off all your lightsand set your emergency break And simply keepyour seatbelt buckled and wait out the storm saidKrugel
And one of the reasons we tell drivers to turn off alltheir vehicle lights--you dont want those vehiclesthat are trailing you to follow you thinking youre amoving vehicle
Its difficult to predict when and where these duststorms will hit and dust storms can form seeminglyout of nowhere but these safety tips can helpdrivers prepare for the sudden dangers
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Arizona typically experiences two dust storms seasons In the spring these storms are usually caused bylarge-scale weather systems moving across the state The second season comes with the monsoon
Monsoon related dust storms tend to be shorter in duration but they can be more intense It is during the
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monsoon when haboobs - with wind gusts up to 100 mph - are most likely to form
Many people are killed on the highway because either theydont pull off to the side or if they do theyleave their foot on the brake said Kirk Astroth the associate dean of the University of Arizona College ofAgriculture and Life Sciences
Astroth who took inspiration from similar apps warning about snow storms developed an app to alertmotorists about pending dust storms
Dustin Krugel public information officer at the Arizona Department of Transportation said the appalongside other tools such as the ADOT twitter feed overhead signs on the freeway the 511 dial upsystem and social media outlets are ways drivers can find out about dust storms before hitting the road
Our top recommendation is to avoid getting caught in one of those dust storms Krugel said However alot of these dust storms seem to strike out of nowhere
For those who do get caught in a dust storm Krugel recommended pulling off the paved roadway comingto a complete stop and turning off all of the lights This prevents other motorists from thinking the car isstill moving and possibly hitting it
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June 23 2013 1200 am bull Kimberly Matas Arizona Daily Star 0
Summer driving especially on highways sometimes can be dangerous
The sky is clear one minute then the next a wall of reddish-tan dust blocks out the sun envelopsthe roadway and drivers find themselves trapped in a haboob
Interstate 10 from Tucson north to Phoenix and east toward New Mexico are corridors where duststorms develop quickly and dust-related crashes have occurred
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Officials at the Arizona Department of Transportation suggest drivers alter travel plans to avoidsuch dangerous conditions but thats not always possible so the agency offers tips on its websitefor reducing the risks
The Pull Aside Stay Alive public awareness campaign educates drivers about what to do - andwhat not to do - if drivers encounter dust storms
Driving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided ADOT Director JohnHalikowski said in a news release During monsoon season drivers and their passengers mustdo their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Its better to alter travel plansthan to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if youre on the road and a dust stormsuddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm
Haboob Haiku Challenge
Someone over at ADOT was feeling whimsical when thinking of ways to spread the word aboutsummer driving hazards
For the second year the department has launched its Haboob Haiku Challenge encouragingpoets - and motorists - to create vivid messages in just 17 syllables to remind everyone about thedangers of driving during dust storms
Its part of the agencys Pull Aside Stay Alive campaign
The Japanese-style poems should follow the traditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables respectively
Throughout the summer ADOT will be accepting submissions on its social media sites Facebookthe ADOT blog and Twitter with the hashtag HaboobHaiku
Last year ADOT received 600 submissions including these favorites
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This is not Tatooine Luke
Pull over now man
bull Dust blows swirls and grows
Roadways become danger zones
Pull over lights off
bull Wham bam dust storm jam
Cant see dont drive pull over
Lights out til all clear
SOURCE Arizona Department of Transportation
Dust storms
Dust storms can develop quickly and unexpectedly
ADOT has tips for drivers who find themselves on the road when one blows in
bull Avoid driving into or through the dust storm
bull Check traffic immediately around the vehicle and begin slowing down
bull Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway And completely exitthe highway if possible
bull Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely offthe paved portion of the roadway
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bull Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away fromwhere other vehicles may travel
bull Turn off all vehicle lights including emergency flashers
bull Set the emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
bull Stay in the vehicle with seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Go to wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg for more dust storm driving tips and educational videos
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Contact reporter Kimberly Matas at kmatasazstarnetcom or at 573-4191
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ADOT invites you to haiku about haboobs File photo
As part of the Arizona Department ofTransportationrsquos efforts to spread the word aboutdust storm safety the agency is once again askingpeople to channel their inner poets and send in theirhaboob haikus
Haboob Haiku Year Two is underway throughADOTrsquos social media sites
ADOT first issued the Haboob Haiku Challenge lastyear as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo duststorm awareness campaign The challenge was sucha smashing success worldwide media featured someof the 600 haiku submissions
The ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign re-launchedTuesday as part of Arizona Monsoon AwarenessWeek The campaign runs through the summer reminding drivers about the dangers of dust storms andmonsoon storms
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry that follows the traditional rules of three lines of five sevenand five syllables respectively The haikus are designed to reinforce ADOTrsquos public safety message urgingdrivers to avoid driving into or through a dust storm at all costs Drivers are instead encouraged to pull offthe roadway and wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drive with reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in their haboob haikus to the following ADOT social media sites
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Yoursquore not a Jedi This is not Tatooine Luke Pull over now manDust blows swirls and grows Roadways become danger zones Pull over lights offWham bam dust storm jam Canrsquot see donrsquot drive pull over Lights out rsquotil all clear
Dust storm driving tips and educational videos can be found at wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg
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By Weslie Sw ift
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
Maricopa residents spotted the massive wall of dust moving intotheir area July 18Photographer Patrick ArvisoCopyright 2011 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved Thismaterial may not be published broadcast rewritten orredistributed
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during dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (include HaboobHaiku) Facebookand the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videos about dust storm safetyon the campaign website
Copyright 2013 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved This material may not be published broadcastrewritten or redistributed
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Monsoon 2013 Tips on staying safe
Posted Saturday June 15 2013 111 pm | Updated 403 amSun Jun 16 2013
By Brenda Carrasco Special to AFN | 0 comments
With the monsoon season officially beginningtomorrow June 15 Arizonans should be aware of thepossible dangers the monsoon can bring both on theroad and at home Thunderstorms flash floods heavyrain
zero-visibility haboobs are all severe weather thatwill be seen during the next couple of months
For the second year in a row the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) has teamed up with theGovernorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the ArizonaDepartment of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service for their campaign ldquoPull Aside StayAliverdquo Together they seek to educate Arizona driverson the dangers of being caught in a dust storm andon staying safe in dangerous driving conditions
Turning off all lights while pulling to the side of theroad is vital in avoiding accidents
ldquoDrivers tend to see the taillights and follow the lightand end up running into the back of the vehiclesrdquo
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bull A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability arealways the top factors in preventing crashes
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said ADOTrsquos Ryan Harding
Dust storms and other monsoon-related weathercan happen unexpectedly and motorists areencouraged to wait out the storms for their ownsafety
Remember that when there is a reported ldquoDustStorm Watchrdquo this means the conditions are ideal fora dust storm to form however when there is a ldquoDustStorm Warningrdquo a dust storm is imminent anddrivers should attempt to get off the road as soon aspossible
Flash floods can also cause great damage both toyou and your vehicle Arizonarsquos section 28-910 of theArizona Revised Statutes known as the ldquoStupidMotorist Lawrdquo states that motorists who decide tocross any barricade during flooding and whobecome stranded can be billed up to $2000 for theemergency services
Even if you believe your vehicle can make it acrosssafely it is better to avoid flooded streets andwashes as the fast moving current can potentiallyoverpower your vehicle
What many Arizonans donrsquot consider is the possibilityof their homes flooding AAA insurance encourageshomeowners to ldquoreview your homeownerrsquos policyEnsure they are protected against storm damageincluding a flood Standard homeownerrsquos policies donot have flood coveragerdquo
Heavy rain can cause major damage if the waterlevels get high enough Personal belongings such
as electronics furniture and your homersquos infrastructure can be damaged and without flood coverage thedamage will not be covered by your insurance
ldquoWhen it comes to flood insurance talk to your agent and check if you are in a specific high risk area sincethese can vary from specific areas and neighborhoodsrdquo said John Candaso from AAA
He said you can check if your Ahwatukee home is in a flood area by visiting floodsmartgov and filling out theflood risk profile
Arizona motorists will be notified of any dangerous weather this season via electronic highway boards newsand television stations and social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook ADOT also encouragesdrivers to spread the word on the importance of pulling over while caught in bad weather The ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo will be back this year on Twitter where users are encouraged to write their own Haiku about stayingsafe this monsoon season Use the hashtag HaboobHaiku for the chance to be retweeted by ArizonaDOTso others can view your poetry
bull Brenda Carrasco is a junior at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona
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bull Secure outdoor furniture fixtures and garbagecans Even in weak storms these easily canblow over causing damage to the objecthomes or people
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Monsoon driving tips from ADOT
Posted Friday June 14 2013 800 am
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15
ADOT along with the Governorrsquos Office of HighwaySafety the Arizona Department of Public Safety andthe National Weather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull
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Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaignincluding television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do(and what not to do) when they encounter duststorms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers
and their passengers must do their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm
ldquoItrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the roadand a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku
Anyone can channel their inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers ofdriving in dust storms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
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Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) andbegin slowing down
Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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TUCSON- When the clouds roll in and lightning strikes Tucson roadsturn dangerous
Its hard to tell how fast the water is going to rise says Deputy TracySuitt of the Pima County Sheriffs Department
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Some drivers get lucky crossing the water but chances are if youdont play it safe youll end up stranded Ive seen some washeswhere its just a little trickle and then a few moments later theres a bigflood coming your way Suitt says
Deputy Suitt says if there is water on the road your best bet is to takeanother route Especially at night you cant tell how deep that water is so why notavoid it all together Suitt says
If you cant find another way pull over to the side of the road until the storm subsidesTurn off your lights because you dont want anyone else to come up behind youthinking youre still driving Suitt says
The same advice goes for drivers who find themselves in the middle of a dust stormalong I-10 When you see a wall of dust approaching that is the time to take actionand pull off to the side of the roadway says Dustin Krugel of ADOT
Krugel says the road between Tucson and Casa Grande is especially prone to duststorms
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorgto showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages Thewebsite also includes a tip sheet which ADOT encourages drivers to print and keephandy in their vehicle
To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies -including electronic highway message boards social and traditional mediacommunication with ADOT staff and law enforcement officers in the field televisionand radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies - to keepinformation flowing to motorists
The most important thing to remember when driving in a dust storm or during heavyrains is to go slowly and be smart
Suitt says drivers who pass through flood barricades and get stuck could face up to a
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Poet and you know it ADOT seekshaboob haikus
Posted Thursday June 13 2013 804 am
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PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
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A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that followsthe traditional rules of three lines of five seven andfive syllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (includeHaboobHaiku) Facebook and the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videosabout dust storm safety on the campaign website
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This monsoon season drivers arereminded to lsquoPull Aside Stay Aliversquo
Posted Wednesday June 12 2013 100 am
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The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15 ADOTalong with the Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television andradio public-education announcements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when theyencounter dust storms
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ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season driversand their passengers must do their part by planningahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better toalter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and adust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do notdrive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have totake and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku Anyone can channeltheir inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers of driving in duststorms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
-Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
-If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) and
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begin slowing down
-Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
-Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
-Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
-Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
-Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
-Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
-Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
-A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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PHOENIX (KGUN9-TV) - To raise awareness of the haboob hazard the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) ran a Haboob Haiku challenge asking for the 5-7-5 syllablepoems via social media
Haboob storms can become a major hazard for drivers and are most common during thesummer monsoon which began June 15
KGUN9 On Your Side put Producer Cailyn to the test this year and little did we know sheturned out to be quite the poet
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Voting for the Haboob Haiku contest ends on Wednesday June 26
ADOT will announce the winner next Friday The winner doesnt get a prize but majorbragging rights
To vote for your favorite click here
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Haboob Haikus to help enhance public safety awareness that encourages drivers to avoid driving into or througha dust storm ADOT encourages drivers to pull over and wait out a dust storm versus driving through a dust storm
A haiku is Japanese poetry that follows the traditional rules of three lines of five seven and five syllablesrespectively
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ADOT wants your lsquoHaboob Haikusrsquo
Posted Thursday June 13 2013 100 am
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PHOENIX ndash As part of the Arizona Department of Transportationrsquos efforts to spread the word about dust stormsafety the agency is once again asking people to channel their inner poets and send in their haboob haikus
ldquoHaboob Haiku Year Twordquo is now underway through ADOTrsquos social media sites ADOT first issued the ldquoHaboobHaiku Challengerdquo last year as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo dust storm awareness campaign The challengewas such a smashing success that worldwide media featured some of the 600 haiku submissions
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry thatfollows the traditional rules of three lines of five sevenand five syllables respectively The haikus aredesigned to reinforce ADOTrsquos public safety message
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urging drivers to avoid driving into or through a duststorm at all costs
Drivers are instead encouraged to pull off the roadwayand wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drivewith reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in theirhaboob haikus to the following ADOT social mediasites
bull Twitter httpstwittercomArizonaDOT useHaboobHaiku
bull Facebook wwwFacebookcomAZDOT
bull ADOT Blog httpadotblogblogspotcom
Some of the favorite haboob haikus from last year include
bull Yoursquore not a Jedi This is not Tatooine Luke Pull over now man
bull Dust blows swirls and grows Roadways become danger zones Pull over lights off
bull Wham bam dust storm jam Canrsquot see donrsquot drive pull over Lights out rsquotil all clear
Dust storm driving tips and educational videos can be found at wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg
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ADOT warns drivers to stay off the road during dust storms
Posted Jun 13 2013 806 PM EDTUpdated Jun 13 2013 818 PM EDT
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PHOENIX - The monsoon season officially kicks off Saturday andthat means well probably be seeing dust storms in the next fewweeks
These storms can be deadly if youre out in your car when they hit
Being on the road when a dust storm hits is not a safe place to be Visibility can get so low you cant see the hood of your car Thatswhy the Arizona Department of Transportation is warning drivers tostay off the road if you can during a dust storm
A blinding dust storm caused a 30 car pileup along the Interstate 10near Picacho Peak in October 2011 leaving a Texas man dead inthe chain reaction crash
You know its hard to predict -- we dont know what kind of asummer were going to have said ADOTs Doug Nintzel We justwant drivers to be ready
Olga Torres got caught in a dust storm on I-10 last monsoon seasonwith her children in the car
I stayed inside the car and just pulled over she said Very hardto see
If you do find yourself driving in the middle of a dust storm the firstthing to do is to look around your car Check your mirrors to makesure there are no other vehicles right around you Then slow downand pull off to the side of the road And not just onto the shoulder --all the way off the pavement
Then turn off your lights so other cars dont try to follow you Thatswhat causes pileups
Drivers need to take this seriously -- its not just something that yousay -- oh it will happen to somebody else These things do happenand you have to be ready said Nintzel
Olga says it can be a scary experience and if she knows that
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another storm is coming I stay home definitely I dont want to go through it again
ADOT has a video and some things you will want to keep in mind if you do find yourself out on theroads during a dust storm Its a good idea to look at it even if youve lived here for a while
The main thing though if you know a dust storm is popping up and you can stay off the roads -thats the best idea of all
ADOT Pull Aside - Stay Alive
Will you know what to do in a dust storm
pullasidestayaliveorg
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PHOENIX -- With the hottest day of theyear showing up earlier than usualmonsoon season is expected to arrivejust as quickly
While most of us delight in thesoaking rains that are synonymouswith the monsoon the season is also full of severe weather dangers thatcan damage property and threaten the safety of Arizonans said WendySmith-Reeve director of the Arizona Division of Emergency Management
Gov Jan Brewer proclaimed June 9-14 Moonsoon Awareness Week inArizona which is a week before the official beginning of monsoon seasonLasting until late September it consists of afternoon thunderstormsproducing lightning high winds and heavy rains It also includes weatherdangers like flash flooding or dust storms
Heres how you can get ready for Arizonas most notorious naturaldisaster
At home make sure you have enough food water and emergencysupplies on hand to last 72 hours in case the power goes out Flashlightsshould have extra batteries and first aid supplies should be readilyavailable
Items that can blow away in the wind such as outdoor fixtures furnitureand small trees should be secured
Also be sure to review your homeowners policy According to AAAstandard ones do not typically have flood coverage
On the road take particular caution when you see a dust stormapproaching The best thing to do is avoid driving into a wall of dustInstead pull to the side of the road as quickly as possible turn off yourlights and wait it out
However its better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions said John Halikowski director of the ArizonaDepartment of Transportation
To help increase awareness of safe driving ADOT is hosting its secondHaboob Haiku Challenge People can submit their 17-syllable poems via
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Become a poet with Haboob Haiku
Haboob Haiku Year Two
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Haboob Haiku Year Two Dust storm poetryShakespeares got nothing on thisMore great haiku please
PHOENIX mdash As part of the Arizona Department ofTransportationrsquos efforts to spread the word about dust stormsafety the agency is once again asking people to channel theirinner poets and send in their haboob haikus
Haboob Haiku Year Two gets underway today through ADOTrsquossocial media sites ADOT first issued the Haboob HaikuChallenge last year as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo duststorm awareness campaign The challenge was such a smashingsuccess that worldwide media featured some of the 600 haikusubmissions The ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign re-launchedyesterday as part of Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week Thecampaign will run through the summer reminding drivers aboutthe dangers of dust storms and monsoon storms
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and five syllablesrespectively The haikus are designed to reinforce ADOTrsquos publicsafety message urging drivers to avoid driving into or through adust storm at all costs Drivers are instead encouraged to pull offthe roadway and wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drivewith reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in their haboob
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Some of the favorite haboob haikus from last year include
Yoursquore not a Jedi This is not Tatooine Luke Pull overnow manDust blows swirls and grows Roadways become dangerzones Pull over lights offWham bam dust storm jam Canrsquot see donrsquot drive pullover Lights out rsquotil all clear
Dust storm driving tips and educational videos can be found atwwwPullAsideStayAliveorg
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TUCSON (KGUN9-TV) - The countdown is on -- just 5 days until the official start of monsoonWhile there arent clouds yet first responders are preparing for natures fury
Water rescues are a scene all too common across southern Arizona during monsoon but theflooding doesnt have to lead to tragedy according to Dustin Krugel of the Arizona DOTDrivers need to take extra precaution said Krugel If there is significant amount of water onthe roadway its just not worth risking your car and potentially getting stuck into one of thesefloods and not only that it could potentially save your life
For firefighters training has already taken place so first responders can be prepared beforethe first drops hit the ground
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latest techniques that we are using and also the equipment With athletics you practicepractice practice that way when the game takes place you are not thinking you are reactingand its the same with monsoons and rescues
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Donrsquot drive in dust storms says ADOTPosted by John Wright June 11 2013
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The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can drive head-on into a duststorm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts to educatedrivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15th ADOT along withthe Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the National Weather Servicehas reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when they encounter dust storms
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ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information to drivers before they get caught in a low-visibility dust storm Thisyear the agencyrsquos top recommendation is to avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided This is a message that canrsquot be emphasizedenoughrdquo said ADOT Director John Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers and their passengers must do theirpart by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drivethrough dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take andremember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridor betweenPhoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdash includingelectronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staff and lawenforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies mdashto keep information flowing to motorists
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Dust storms can create hazards on the roadWednesday June 12 2013Posted 855 pm
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With the start of Arizonas monsoon season June 15comes the threat of dust storms while on the road
Dust storms form when strong winds of up to 60mph kick up sand and debris creating a wall of dustas high as several thousand feet
You can reduce visibility to zero so youre basicallydriving blind in a motor vehicle And that is not safeat all said Dustin Krugel spokesperson of theArizona Department of Transportation (ADOT)
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Making the Grade Movies with MitchMore than 100 dust storms have been reportedacross Arizona in the last decade and one to threedust storms will move through the Phoenix area peryear according to the National Oceanic andAtmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Be on the lookout for limited visibility And whenyour visibility starts getting reduced thats a goodtime for you to look for a safe place to pull over theside of the roadway Krugel said
ADOTs campaign is reminding drivers to Pull AsideStay Alive
Come to a complete stop Turn off all your lightsand set your emergency break And simply keepyour seatbelt buckled and wait out the storm saidKrugel
And one of the reasons we tell drivers to turn off alltheir vehicle lights--you dont want those vehiclesthat are trailing you to follow you thinking youre amoving vehicle
Its difficult to predict when and where these duststorms will hit and dust storms can form seeminglyout of nowhere but these safety tips can helpdrivers prepare for the sudden dangers
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Dust Storms Ramp up During the MonsoonStory by Georgia Davis
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Arizona typically experiences two dust storms seasons In the spring these storms are usually caused bylarge-scale weather systems moving across the state The second season comes with the monsoon
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monsoon when haboobs - with wind gusts up to 100 mph - are most likely to form
Many people are killed on the highway because either theydont pull off to the side or if they do theyleave their foot on the brake said Kirk Astroth the associate dean of the University of Arizona College ofAgriculture and Life Sciences
Astroth who took inspiration from similar apps warning about snow storms developed an app to alertmotorists about pending dust storms
Dustin Krugel public information officer at the Arizona Department of Transportation said the appalongside other tools such as the ADOT twitter feed overhead signs on the freeway the 511 dial upsystem and social media outlets are ways drivers can find out about dust storms before hitting the road
Our top recommendation is to avoid getting caught in one of those dust storms Krugel said However alot of these dust storms seem to strike out of nowhere
For those who do get caught in a dust storm Krugel recommended pulling off the paved roadway comingto a complete stop and turning off all of the lights This prevents other motorists from thinking the car isstill moving and possibly hitting it
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June 23 2013 1200 am bull Kimberly Matas Arizona Daily Star 0
Summer driving especially on highways sometimes can be dangerous
The sky is clear one minute then the next a wall of reddish-tan dust blocks out the sun envelopsthe roadway and drivers find themselves trapped in a haboob
Interstate 10 from Tucson north to Phoenix and east toward New Mexico are corridors where duststorms develop quickly and dust-related crashes have occurred
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Officials at the Arizona Department of Transportation suggest drivers alter travel plans to avoidsuch dangerous conditions but thats not always possible so the agency offers tips on its websitefor reducing the risks
The Pull Aside Stay Alive public awareness campaign educates drivers about what to do - andwhat not to do - if drivers encounter dust storms
Driving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided ADOT Director JohnHalikowski said in a news release During monsoon season drivers and their passengers mustdo their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Its better to alter travel plansthan to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if youre on the road and a dust stormsuddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm
Haboob Haiku Challenge
Someone over at ADOT was feeling whimsical when thinking of ways to spread the word aboutsummer driving hazards
For the second year the department has launched its Haboob Haiku Challenge encouragingpoets - and motorists - to create vivid messages in just 17 syllables to remind everyone about thedangers of driving during dust storms
Its part of the agencys Pull Aside Stay Alive campaign
The Japanese-style poems should follow the traditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables respectively
Throughout the summer ADOT will be accepting submissions on its social media sites Facebookthe ADOT blog and Twitter with the hashtag HaboobHaiku
Last year ADOT received 600 submissions including these favorites
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Pull over now man
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Roadways become danger zones
Pull over lights off
bull Wham bam dust storm jam
Cant see dont drive pull over
Lights out til all clear
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Dust storms
Dust storms can develop quickly and unexpectedly
ADOT has tips for drivers who find themselves on the road when one blows in
bull Avoid driving into or through the dust storm
bull Check traffic immediately around the vehicle and begin slowing down
bull Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway And completely exitthe highway if possible
bull Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely offthe paved portion of the roadway
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bull Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away fromwhere other vehicles may travel
bull Turn off all vehicle lights including emergency flashers
bull Set the emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
bull Stay in the vehicle with seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Go to wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg for more dust storm driving tips and educational videos
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Contact reporter Kimberly Matas at kmatasazstarnetcom or at 573-4191
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ADOT invites you to haiku about haboobs File photo
As part of the Arizona Department ofTransportationrsquos efforts to spread the word aboutdust storm safety the agency is once again askingpeople to channel their inner poets and send in theirhaboob haikus
Haboob Haiku Year Two is underway throughADOTrsquos social media sites
ADOT first issued the Haboob Haiku Challenge lastyear as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo duststorm awareness campaign The challenge was sucha smashing success worldwide media featured someof the 600 haiku submissions
The ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign re-launchedTuesday as part of Arizona Monsoon AwarenessWeek The campaign runs through the summer reminding drivers about the dangers of dust storms andmonsoon storms
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry that follows the traditional rules of three lines of five sevenand five syllables respectively The haikus are designed to reinforce ADOTrsquos public safety message urgingdrivers to avoid driving into or through a dust storm at all costs Drivers are instead encouraged to pull offthe roadway and wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drive with reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in their haboob haikus to the following ADOT social media sites
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Yoursquore not a Jedi This is not Tatooine Luke Pull over now manDust blows swirls and grows Roadways become danger zones Pull over lights offWham bam dust storm jam Canrsquot see donrsquot drive pull over Lights out rsquotil all clear
Dust storm driving tips and educational videos can be found at wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg
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PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
Maricopa residents spotted the massive wall of dust moving intotheir area July 18Photographer Patrick ArvisoCopyright 2011 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved Thismaterial may not be published broadcast rewritten orredistributed
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during dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (include HaboobHaiku) Facebookand the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videos about dust storm safetyon the campaign website
Copyright 2013 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved This material may not be published broadcastrewritten or redistributed
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Monsoon 2013 Tips on staying safe
Posted Saturday June 15 2013 111 pm | Updated 403 amSun Jun 16 2013
By Brenda Carrasco Special to AFN | 0 comments
With the monsoon season officially beginningtomorrow June 15 Arizonans should be aware of thepossible dangers the monsoon can bring both on theroad and at home Thunderstorms flash floods heavyrain
zero-visibility haboobs are all severe weather thatwill be seen during the next couple of months
For the second year in a row the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) has teamed up with theGovernorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the ArizonaDepartment of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service for their campaign ldquoPull Aside StayAliverdquo Together they seek to educate Arizona driverson the dangers of being caught in a dust storm andon staying safe in dangerous driving conditions
Turning off all lights while pulling to the side of theroad is vital in avoiding accidents
ldquoDrivers tend to see the taillights and follow the lightand end up running into the back of the vehiclesrdquo
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bull A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability arealways the top factors in preventing crashes
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said ADOTrsquos Ryan Harding
Dust storms and other monsoon-related weathercan happen unexpectedly and motorists areencouraged to wait out the storms for their ownsafety
Remember that when there is a reported ldquoDustStorm Watchrdquo this means the conditions are ideal fora dust storm to form however when there is a ldquoDustStorm Warningrdquo a dust storm is imminent anddrivers should attempt to get off the road as soon aspossible
Flash floods can also cause great damage both toyou and your vehicle Arizonarsquos section 28-910 of theArizona Revised Statutes known as the ldquoStupidMotorist Lawrdquo states that motorists who decide tocross any barricade during flooding and whobecome stranded can be billed up to $2000 for theemergency services
Even if you believe your vehicle can make it acrosssafely it is better to avoid flooded streets andwashes as the fast moving current can potentiallyoverpower your vehicle
What many Arizonans donrsquot consider is the possibilityof their homes flooding AAA insurance encourageshomeowners to ldquoreview your homeownerrsquos policyEnsure they are protected against storm damageincluding a flood Standard homeownerrsquos policies donot have flood coveragerdquo
Heavy rain can cause major damage if the waterlevels get high enough Personal belongings such
as electronics furniture and your homersquos infrastructure can be damaged and without flood coverage thedamage will not be covered by your insurance
ldquoWhen it comes to flood insurance talk to your agent and check if you are in a specific high risk area sincethese can vary from specific areas and neighborhoodsrdquo said John Candaso from AAA
He said you can check if your Ahwatukee home is in a flood area by visiting floodsmartgov and filling out theflood risk profile
Arizona motorists will be notified of any dangerous weather this season via electronic highway boards newsand television stations and social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook ADOT also encouragesdrivers to spread the word on the importance of pulling over while caught in bad weather The ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo will be back this year on Twitter where users are encouraged to write their own Haiku about stayingsafe this monsoon season Use the hashtag HaboobHaiku for the chance to be retweeted by ArizonaDOTso others can view your poetry
bull Brenda Carrasco is a junior at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona
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bull Secure outdoor furniture fixtures and garbagecans Even in weak storms these easily canblow over causing damage to the objecthomes or people
bull Allow extra time to get to a destination Trafficis heavier in bad weather
bull Prepare for electrical surges and outagesProtect sensitive electronics such ascomputers gaming systems or televisions byusing surge protectors Also keep flashlightsand batteries handy
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Monsoon driving tips from ADOT
Posted Friday June 14 2013 800 am
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15
ADOT along with the Governorrsquos Office of HighwaySafety the Arizona Department of Public Safety andthe National Weather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull
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Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaignincluding television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do(and what not to do) when they encounter duststorms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers
and their passengers must do their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm
ldquoItrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the roadand a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku
Anyone can channel their inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers ofdriving in dust storms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
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Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) andbegin slowing down
Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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Monsoon Safety how to avoid becoming astupid motoristPosted Jun 11 2013 703 AM by Samantha Ptashkin Updated Jun 11 2013 713 AM
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TUCSON- When the clouds roll in and lightning strikes Tucson roadsturn dangerous
Its hard to tell how fast the water is going to rise says Deputy TracySuitt of the Pima County Sheriffs Department
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Some drivers get lucky crossing the water but chances are if youdont play it safe youll end up stranded Ive seen some washeswhere its just a little trickle and then a few moments later theres a bigflood coming your way Suitt says
Deputy Suitt says if there is water on the road your best bet is to takeanother route Especially at night you cant tell how deep that water is so why notavoid it all together Suitt says
If you cant find another way pull over to the side of the road until the storm subsidesTurn off your lights because you dont want anyone else to come up behind youthinking youre still driving Suitt says
The same advice goes for drivers who find themselves in the middle of a dust stormalong I-10 When you see a wall of dust approaching that is the time to take actionand pull off to the side of the roadway says Dustin Krugel of ADOT
Krugel says the road between Tucson and Casa Grande is especially prone to duststorms
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorgto showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages Thewebsite also includes a tip sheet which ADOT encourages drivers to print and keephandy in their vehicle
To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies -including electronic highway message boards social and traditional mediacommunication with ADOT staff and law enforcement officers in the field televisionand radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies - to keepinformation flowing to motorists
The most important thing to remember when driving in a dust storm or during heavyrains is to go slowly and be smart
Suitt says drivers who pass through flood barricades and get stuck could face up to a
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Poet and you know it ADOT seekshaboob haikus
Posted Thursday June 13 2013 804 am
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PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
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A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that followsthe traditional rules of three lines of five seven andfive syllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (includeHaboobHaiku) Facebook and the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videosabout dust storm safety on the campaign website
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This monsoon season drivers arereminded to lsquoPull Aside Stay Aliversquo
Posted Wednesday June 12 2013 100 am
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The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15 ADOTalong with the Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television andradio public-education announcements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when theyencounter dust storms
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encounter dust storms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season driversand their passengers must do their part by planningahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better toalter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and adust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do notdrive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have totake and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku Anyone can channeltheir inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers of driving in duststorms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
-Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
-If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) and
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begin slowing down
-Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
-Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
-Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
-Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
-Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
-Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
-Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
-A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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PHOENIX (KGUN9-TV) - To raise awareness of the haboob hazard the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) ran a Haboob Haiku challenge asking for the 5-7-5 syllablepoems via social media
Haboob storms can become a major hazard for drivers and are most common during thesummer monsoon which began June 15
KGUN9 On Your Side put Producer Cailyn to the test this year and little did we know sheturned out to be quite the poet
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Voting for the Haboob Haiku contest ends on Wednesday June 26
ADOT will announce the winner next Friday The winner doesnt get a prize but majorbragging rights
To vote for your favorite click here
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ADOT wants your lsquoHaboob Haikusrsquo
Posted Thursday June 13 2013 100 am
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PHOENIX ndash As part of the Arizona Department of Transportationrsquos efforts to spread the word about dust stormsafety the agency is once again asking people to channel their inner poets and send in their haboob haikus
ldquoHaboob Haiku Year Twordquo is now underway through ADOTrsquos social media sites ADOT first issued the ldquoHaboobHaiku Challengerdquo last year as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo dust storm awareness campaign The challengewas such a smashing success that worldwide media featured some of the 600 haiku submissions
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry thatfollows the traditional rules of three lines of five sevenand five syllables respectively The haikus aredesigned to reinforce ADOTrsquos public safety message
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urging drivers to avoid driving into or through a duststorm at all costs
Drivers are instead encouraged to pull off the roadwayand wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drivewith reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in theirhaboob haikus to the following ADOT social mediasites
bull Twitter httpstwittercomArizonaDOT useHaboobHaiku
bull Facebook wwwFacebookcomAZDOT
bull ADOT Blog httpadotblogblogspotcom
Some of the favorite haboob haikus from last year include
bull Yoursquore not a Jedi This is not Tatooine Luke Pull over now man
bull Dust blows swirls and grows Roadways become danger zones Pull over lights off
bull Wham bam dust storm jam Canrsquot see donrsquot drive pull over Lights out rsquotil all clear
Dust storm driving tips and educational videos can be found at wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg
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ADOT warns drivers to stay off the road during dust storms
Posted Jun 13 2013 806 PM EDTUpdated Jun 13 2013 818 PM EDT
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PHOENIX - The monsoon season officially kicks off Saturday andthat means well probably be seeing dust storms in the next fewweeks
These storms can be deadly if youre out in your car when they hit
Being on the road when a dust storm hits is not a safe place to be Visibility can get so low you cant see the hood of your car Thatswhy the Arizona Department of Transportation is warning drivers tostay off the road if you can during a dust storm
A blinding dust storm caused a 30 car pileup along the Interstate 10near Picacho Peak in October 2011 leaving a Texas man dead inthe chain reaction crash
You know its hard to predict -- we dont know what kind of asummer were going to have said ADOTs Doug Nintzel We justwant drivers to be ready
Olga Torres got caught in a dust storm on I-10 last monsoon seasonwith her children in the car
I stayed inside the car and just pulled over she said Very hardto see
If you do find yourself driving in the middle of a dust storm the firstthing to do is to look around your car Check your mirrors to makesure there are no other vehicles right around you Then slow downand pull off to the side of the road And not just onto the shoulder --all the way off the pavement
Then turn off your lights so other cars dont try to follow you Thatswhat causes pileups
Drivers need to take this seriously -- its not just something that yousay -- oh it will happen to somebody else These things do happenand you have to be ready said Nintzel
Olga says it can be a scary experience and if she knows that
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another storm is coming I stay home definitely I dont want to go through it again
ADOT has a video and some things you will want to keep in mind if you do find yourself out on theroads during a dust storm Its a good idea to look at it even if youve lived here for a while
The main thing though if you know a dust storm is popping up and you can stay off the roads -thats the best idea of all
ADOT Pull Aside - Stay Alive
Will you know what to do in a dust storm
pullasidestayaliveorg
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PHOENIX -- With the hottest day of theyear showing up earlier than usualmonsoon season is expected to arrivejust as quickly
While most of us delight in thesoaking rains that are synonymouswith the monsoon the season is also full of severe weather dangers thatcan damage property and threaten the safety of Arizonans said WendySmith-Reeve director of the Arizona Division of Emergency Management
Gov Jan Brewer proclaimed June 9-14 Moonsoon Awareness Week inArizona which is a week before the official beginning of monsoon seasonLasting until late September it consists of afternoon thunderstormsproducing lightning high winds and heavy rains It also includes weatherdangers like flash flooding or dust storms
Heres how you can get ready for Arizonas most notorious naturaldisaster
At home make sure you have enough food water and emergencysupplies on hand to last 72 hours in case the power goes out Flashlightsshould have extra batteries and first aid supplies should be readilyavailable
Items that can blow away in the wind such as outdoor fixtures furnitureand small trees should be secured
Also be sure to review your homeowners policy According to AAAstandard ones do not typically have flood coverage
On the road take particular caution when you see a dust stormapproaching The best thing to do is avoid driving into a wall of dustInstead pull to the side of the road as quickly as possible turn off yourlights and wait it out
However its better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions said John Halikowski director of the ArizonaDepartment of Transportation
To help increase awareness of safe driving ADOT is hosting its secondHaboob Haiku Challenge People can submit their 17-syllable poems via
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Haboob Haiku Year Two Dust storm poetryShakespeares got nothing on thisMore great haiku please
PHOENIX mdash As part of the Arizona Department ofTransportationrsquos efforts to spread the word about dust stormsafety the agency is once again asking people to channel theirinner poets and send in their haboob haikus
Haboob Haiku Year Two gets underway today through ADOTrsquossocial media sites ADOT first issued the Haboob HaikuChallenge last year as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo duststorm awareness campaign The challenge was such a smashingsuccess that worldwide media featured some of the 600 haikusubmissions The ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign re-launchedyesterday as part of Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week Thecampaign will run through the summer reminding drivers aboutthe dangers of dust storms and monsoon storms
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and five syllablesrespectively The haikus are designed to reinforce ADOTrsquos publicsafety message urging drivers to avoid driving into or through adust storm at all costs Drivers are instead encouraged to pull offthe roadway and wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drivewith reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in their haboob
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Some of the favorite haboob haikus from last year include
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TUCSON (KGUN9-TV) - The countdown is on -- just 5 days until the official start of monsoonWhile there arent clouds yet first responders are preparing for natures fury
Water rescues are a scene all too common across southern Arizona during monsoon but theflooding doesnt have to lead to tragedy according to Dustin Krugel of the Arizona DOTDrivers need to take extra precaution said Krugel If there is significant amount of water onthe roadway its just not worth risking your car and potentially getting stuck into one of thesefloods and not only that it could potentially save your life
For firefighters training has already taken place so first responders can be prepared beforethe first drops hit the ground
The weather is going to bring rescues and thats not if its when it happens said Tucson FireCaptain Barrett Baker We have to be proactive and make sure everybody is fresh on the
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latest techniques that we are using and also the equipment With athletics you practicepractice practice that way when the game takes place you are not thinking you are reactingand its the same with monsoons and rescues
-- and rescues are just what firefighters are hoping to avoid this upcoming season
On average flash floods claim over 100 lives per year several of those in Arizona and withour severe weather season just around the corner first responders have one message turnaround dont drown
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Donrsquot drive in dust storms says ADOTPosted by John Wright June 11 2013
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The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can drive head-on into a duststorm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts to educatedrivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15th ADOT along withthe Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the National Weather Servicehas reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when they encounter dust storms
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ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information to drivers before they get caught in a low-visibility dust storm Thisyear the agencyrsquos top recommendation is to avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided This is a message that canrsquot be emphasizedenoughrdquo said ADOT Director John Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers and their passengers must do theirpart by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drivethrough dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take andremember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridor betweenPhoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdash includingelectronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staff and lawenforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies mdashto keep information flowing to motorists
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Dust storms can create hazards on the roadWednesday June 12 2013Posted 855 pm
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With the start of Arizonas monsoon season June 15comes the threat of dust storms while on the road
Dust storms form when strong winds of up to 60mph kick up sand and debris creating a wall of dustas high as several thousand feet
You can reduce visibility to zero so youre basicallydriving blind in a motor vehicle And that is not safeat all said Dustin Krugel spokesperson of theArizona Department of Transportation (ADOT)
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Making the Grade Movies with MitchMore than 100 dust storms have been reportedacross Arizona in the last decade and one to threedust storms will move through the Phoenix area peryear according to the National Oceanic andAtmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Be on the lookout for limited visibility And whenyour visibility starts getting reduced thats a goodtime for you to look for a safe place to pull over theside of the roadway Krugel said
ADOTs campaign is reminding drivers to Pull AsideStay Alive
Come to a complete stop Turn off all your lightsand set your emergency break And simply keepyour seatbelt buckled and wait out the storm saidKrugel
And one of the reasons we tell drivers to turn off alltheir vehicle lights--you dont want those vehiclesthat are trailing you to follow you thinking youre amoving vehicle
Its difficult to predict when and where these duststorms will hit and dust storms can form seeminglyout of nowhere but these safety tips can helpdrivers prepare for the sudden dangers
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Dust Storms Ramp up During the MonsoonStory by Georgia Davis
June 25 2013
Arizona typically experiences two dust storms seasons In the spring these storms are usually caused bylarge-scale weather systems moving across the state The second season comes with the monsoon
Monsoon related dust storms tend to be shorter in duration but they can be more intense It is during the
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monsoon when haboobs - with wind gusts up to 100 mph - are most likely to form
Many people are killed on the highway because either theydont pull off to the side or if they do theyleave their foot on the brake said Kirk Astroth the associate dean of the University of Arizona College ofAgriculture and Life Sciences
Astroth who took inspiration from similar apps warning about snow storms developed an app to alertmotorists about pending dust storms
Dustin Krugel public information officer at the Arizona Department of Transportation said the appalongside other tools such as the ADOT twitter feed overhead signs on the freeway the 511 dial upsystem and social media outlets are ways drivers can find out about dust storms before hitting the road
Our top recommendation is to avoid getting caught in one of those dust storms Krugel said However alot of these dust storms seem to strike out of nowhere
For those who do get caught in a dust storm Krugel recommended pulling off the paved roadway comingto a complete stop and turning off all of the lights This prevents other motorists from thinking the car isstill moving and possibly hitting it
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June 23 2013 1200 am bull Kimberly Matas Arizona Daily Star 0
Summer driving especially on highways sometimes can be dangerous
The sky is clear one minute then the next a wall of reddish-tan dust blocks out the sun envelopsthe roadway and drivers find themselves trapped in a haboob
Interstate 10 from Tucson north to Phoenix and east toward New Mexico are corridors where duststorms develop quickly and dust-related crashes have occurred
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Officials at the Arizona Department of Transportation suggest drivers alter travel plans to avoidsuch dangerous conditions but thats not always possible so the agency offers tips on its websitefor reducing the risks
The Pull Aside Stay Alive public awareness campaign educates drivers about what to do - andwhat not to do - if drivers encounter dust storms
Driving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided ADOT Director JohnHalikowski said in a news release During monsoon season drivers and their passengers mustdo their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Its better to alter travel plansthan to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if youre on the road and a dust stormsuddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm
Haboob Haiku Challenge
Someone over at ADOT was feeling whimsical when thinking of ways to spread the word aboutsummer driving hazards
For the second year the department has launched its Haboob Haiku Challenge encouragingpoets - and motorists - to create vivid messages in just 17 syllables to remind everyone about thedangers of driving during dust storms
Its part of the agencys Pull Aside Stay Alive campaign
The Japanese-style poems should follow the traditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables respectively
Throughout the summer ADOT will be accepting submissions on its social media sites Facebookthe ADOT blog and Twitter with the hashtag HaboobHaiku
Last year ADOT received 600 submissions including these favorites
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This is not Tatooine Luke
Pull over now man
bull Dust blows swirls and grows
Roadways become danger zones
Pull over lights off
bull Wham bam dust storm jam
Cant see dont drive pull over
Lights out til all clear
SOURCE Arizona Department of Transportation
Dust storms
Dust storms can develop quickly and unexpectedly
ADOT has tips for drivers who find themselves on the road when one blows in
bull Avoid driving into or through the dust storm
bull Check traffic immediately around the vehicle and begin slowing down
bull Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway And completely exitthe highway if possible
bull Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely offthe paved portion of the roadway
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bull Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away fromwhere other vehicles may travel
bull Turn off all vehicle lights including emergency flashers
bull Set the emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
bull Stay in the vehicle with seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Go to wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg for more dust storm driving tips and educational videos
SOURCE Arizona Department of Transportation
Contact reporter Kimberly Matas at kmatasazstarnetcom or at 573-4191
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ADOT invites you to haiku about haboobs File photo
As part of the Arizona Department ofTransportationrsquos efforts to spread the word aboutdust storm safety the agency is once again askingpeople to channel their inner poets and send in theirhaboob haikus
Haboob Haiku Year Two is underway throughADOTrsquos social media sites
ADOT first issued the Haboob Haiku Challenge lastyear as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo duststorm awareness campaign The challenge was sucha smashing success worldwide media featured someof the 600 haiku submissions
The ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign re-launchedTuesday as part of Arizona Monsoon AwarenessWeek The campaign runs through the summer reminding drivers about the dangers of dust storms andmonsoon storms
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry that follows the traditional rules of three lines of five sevenand five syllables respectively The haikus are designed to reinforce ADOTrsquos public safety message urgingdrivers to avoid driving into or through a dust storm at all costs Drivers are instead encouraged to pull offthe roadway and wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drive with reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in their haboob haikus to the following ADOT social media sites
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By Weslie Sw ift
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
Maricopa residents spotted the massive wall of dust moving intotheir area July 18Photographer Patrick ArvisoCopyright 2011 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved Thismaterial may not be published broadcast rewritten orredistributed
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during dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (include HaboobHaiku) Facebookand the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videos about dust storm safetyon the campaign website
Copyright 2013 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved This material may not be published broadcastrewritten or redistributed
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Monsoon 2013 Tips on staying safe
Posted Saturday June 15 2013 111 pm | Updated 403 amSun Jun 16 2013
By Brenda Carrasco Special to AFN | 0 comments
With the monsoon season officially beginningtomorrow June 15 Arizonans should be aware of thepossible dangers the monsoon can bring both on theroad and at home Thunderstorms flash floods heavyrain
zero-visibility haboobs are all severe weather thatwill be seen during the next couple of months
For the second year in a row the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) has teamed up with theGovernorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the ArizonaDepartment of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service for their campaign ldquoPull Aside StayAliverdquo Together they seek to educate Arizona driverson the dangers of being caught in a dust storm andon staying safe in dangerous driving conditions
Turning off all lights while pulling to the side of theroad is vital in avoiding accidents
ldquoDrivers tend to see the taillights and follow the lightand end up running into the back of the vehiclesrdquo
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bull A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability arealways the top factors in preventing crashes
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said ADOTrsquos Ryan Harding
Dust storms and other monsoon-related weathercan happen unexpectedly and motorists areencouraged to wait out the storms for their ownsafety
Remember that when there is a reported ldquoDustStorm Watchrdquo this means the conditions are ideal fora dust storm to form however when there is a ldquoDustStorm Warningrdquo a dust storm is imminent anddrivers should attempt to get off the road as soon aspossible
Flash floods can also cause great damage both toyou and your vehicle Arizonarsquos section 28-910 of theArizona Revised Statutes known as the ldquoStupidMotorist Lawrdquo states that motorists who decide tocross any barricade during flooding and whobecome stranded can be billed up to $2000 for theemergency services
Even if you believe your vehicle can make it acrosssafely it is better to avoid flooded streets andwashes as the fast moving current can potentiallyoverpower your vehicle
What many Arizonans donrsquot consider is the possibilityof their homes flooding AAA insurance encourageshomeowners to ldquoreview your homeownerrsquos policyEnsure they are protected against storm damageincluding a flood Standard homeownerrsquos policies donot have flood coveragerdquo
Heavy rain can cause major damage if the waterlevels get high enough Personal belongings such
as electronics furniture and your homersquos infrastructure can be damaged and without flood coverage thedamage will not be covered by your insurance
ldquoWhen it comes to flood insurance talk to your agent and check if you are in a specific high risk area sincethese can vary from specific areas and neighborhoodsrdquo said John Candaso from AAA
He said you can check if your Ahwatukee home is in a flood area by visiting floodsmartgov and filling out theflood risk profile
Arizona motorists will be notified of any dangerous weather this season via electronic highway boards newsand television stations and social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook ADOT also encouragesdrivers to spread the word on the importance of pulling over while caught in bad weather The ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo will be back this year on Twitter where users are encouraged to write their own Haiku about stayingsafe this monsoon season Use the hashtag HaboobHaiku for the chance to be retweeted by ArizonaDOTso others can view your poetry
bull Brenda Carrasco is a junior at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona
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bull Insurance policy Motorists generally need acomprehensive policy to be protected againststorm damage Liability coverage only forexample does not cover damage from hailwind or rain
bull Secure outdoor furniture fixtures and garbagecans Even in weak storms these easily canblow over causing damage to the objecthomes or people
bull Allow extra time to get to a destination Trafficis heavier in bad weather
bull Prepare for electrical surges and outagesProtect sensitive electronics such ascomputers gaming systems or televisions byusing surge protectors Also keep flashlightsand batteries handy
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Monsoon driving tips from ADOT
Posted Friday June 14 2013 800 am
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15
ADOT along with the Governorrsquos Office of HighwaySafety the Arizona Department of Public Safety andthe National Weather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull
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Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaignincluding television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do(and what not to do) when they encounter duststorms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers
and their passengers must do their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm
ldquoItrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the roadand a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku
Anyone can channel their inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers ofdriving in dust storms
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Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) andbegin slowing down
Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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Some drivers get lucky crossing the water but chances are if youdont play it safe youll end up stranded Ive seen some washeswhere its just a little trickle and then a few moments later theres a bigflood coming your way Suitt says
Deputy Suitt says if there is water on the road your best bet is to takeanother route Especially at night you cant tell how deep that water is so why notavoid it all together Suitt says
If you cant find another way pull over to the side of the road until the storm subsidesTurn off your lights because you dont want anyone else to come up behind youthinking youre still driving Suitt says
The same advice goes for drivers who find themselves in the middle of a dust stormalong I-10 When you see a wall of dust approaching that is the time to take actionand pull off to the side of the roadway says Dustin Krugel of ADOT
Krugel says the road between Tucson and Casa Grande is especially prone to duststorms
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorgto showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages Thewebsite also includes a tip sheet which ADOT encourages drivers to print and keephandy in their vehicle
To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies -including electronic highway message boards social and traditional mediacommunication with ADOT staff and law enforcement officers in the field televisionand radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies - to keepinformation flowing to motorists
The most important thing to remember when driving in a dust storm or during heavyrains is to go slowly and be smart
Suitt says drivers who pass through flood barricades and get stuck could face up to a
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Poet and you know it ADOT seekshaboob haikus
Posted Thursday June 13 2013 804 am
Weslie Swift ABC 15 | 0 comments
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
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A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that followsthe traditional rules of three lines of five seven andfive syllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (includeHaboobHaiku) Facebook and the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videosabout dust storm safety on the campaign website
Posted in Topstory on Thursday June 13 2013 804 am
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This monsoon season drivers arereminded to lsquoPull Aside Stay Aliversquo
Posted Wednesday June 12 2013 100 am
Staff Reports | 0 comments
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15 ADOTalong with the Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television andradio public-education announcements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when theyencounter dust storms
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encounter dust storms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season driversand their passengers must do their part by planningahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better toalter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and adust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do notdrive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have totake and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku Anyone can channeltheir inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers of driving in duststorms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
-Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
-If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) and
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begin slowing down
-Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
-Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
-Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
-Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
-Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
-Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
-Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
-A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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PHOENIX (KGUN9-TV) - To raise awareness of the haboob hazard the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) ran a Haboob Haiku challenge asking for the 5-7-5 syllablepoems via social media
Haboob storms can become a major hazard for drivers and are most common during thesummer monsoon which began June 15
KGUN9 On Your Side put Producer Cailyn to the test this year and little did we know sheturned out to be quite the poet
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ADOT will announce the winner next Friday The winner doesnt get a prize but majorbragging rights
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urging drivers to avoid driving into or through a duststorm at all costs
Drivers are instead encouraged to pull off the roadwayand wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drivewith reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in theirhaboob haikus to the following ADOT social mediasites
bull Twitter httpstwittercomArizonaDOT useHaboobHaiku
bull Facebook wwwFacebookcomAZDOT
bull ADOT Blog httpadotblogblogspotcom
Some of the favorite haboob haikus from last year include
bull Yoursquore not a Jedi This is not Tatooine Luke Pull over now man
bull Dust blows swirls and grows Roadways become danger zones Pull over lights off
bull Wham bam dust storm jam Canrsquot see donrsquot drive pull over Lights out rsquotil all clear
Dust storm driving tips and educational videos can be found at wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg
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PHOENIX - The monsoon season officially kicks off Saturday andthat means well probably be seeing dust storms in the next fewweeks
These storms can be deadly if youre out in your car when they hit
Being on the road when a dust storm hits is not a safe place to be Visibility can get so low you cant see the hood of your car Thatswhy the Arizona Department of Transportation is warning drivers tostay off the road if you can during a dust storm
A blinding dust storm caused a 30 car pileup along the Interstate 10near Picacho Peak in October 2011 leaving a Texas man dead inthe chain reaction crash
You know its hard to predict -- we dont know what kind of asummer were going to have said ADOTs Doug Nintzel We justwant drivers to be ready
Olga Torres got caught in a dust storm on I-10 last monsoon seasonwith her children in the car
I stayed inside the car and just pulled over she said Very hardto see
If you do find yourself driving in the middle of a dust storm the firstthing to do is to look around your car Check your mirrors to makesure there are no other vehicles right around you Then slow downand pull off to the side of the road And not just onto the shoulder --all the way off the pavement
Then turn off your lights so other cars dont try to follow you Thatswhat causes pileups
Drivers need to take this seriously -- its not just something that yousay -- oh it will happen to somebody else These things do happenand you have to be ready said Nintzel
Olga says it can be a scary experience and if she knows that
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another storm is coming I stay home definitely I dont want to go through it again
ADOT has a video and some things you will want to keep in mind if you do find yourself out on theroads during a dust storm Its a good idea to look at it even if youve lived here for a while
The main thing though if you know a dust storm is popping up and you can stay off the roads -thats the best idea of all
ADOT Pull Aside - Stay Alive
Will you know what to do in a dust storm
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PHOENIX -- With the hottest day of theyear showing up earlier than usualmonsoon season is expected to arrivejust as quickly
While most of us delight in thesoaking rains that are synonymouswith the monsoon the season is also full of severe weather dangers thatcan damage property and threaten the safety of Arizonans said WendySmith-Reeve director of the Arizona Division of Emergency Management
Gov Jan Brewer proclaimed June 9-14 Moonsoon Awareness Week inArizona which is a week before the official beginning of monsoon seasonLasting until late September it consists of afternoon thunderstormsproducing lightning high winds and heavy rains It also includes weatherdangers like flash flooding or dust storms
Heres how you can get ready for Arizonas most notorious naturaldisaster
At home make sure you have enough food water and emergencysupplies on hand to last 72 hours in case the power goes out Flashlightsshould have extra batteries and first aid supplies should be readilyavailable
Items that can blow away in the wind such as outdoor fixtures furnitureand small trees should be secured
Also be sure to review your homeowners policy According to AAAstandard ones do not typically have flood coverage
On the road take particular caution when you see a dust stormapproaching The best thing to do is avoid driving into a wall of dustInstead pull to the side of the road as quickly as possible turn off yourlights and wait it out
However its better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions said John Halikowski director of the ArizonaDepartment of Transportation
To help increase awareness of safe driving ADOT is hosting its secondHaboob Haiku Challenge People can submit their 17-syllable poems via
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Haboob Haiku Year Two Dust storm poetryShakespeares got nothing on thisMore great haiku please
PHOENIX mdash As part of the Arizona Department ofTransportationrsquos efforts to spread the word about dust stormsafety the agency is once again asking people to channel theirinner poets and send in their haboob haikus
Haboob Haiku Year Two gets underway today through ADOTrsquossocial media sites ADOT first issued the Haboob HaikuChallenge last year as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo duststorm awareness campaign The challenge was such a smashingsuccess that worldwide media featured some of the 600 haikusubmissions The ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign re-launchedyesterday as part of Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week Thecampaign will run through the summer reminding drivers aboutthe dangers of dust storms and monsoon storms
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and five syllablesrespectively The haikus are designed to reinforce ADOTrsquos publicsafety message urging drivers to avoid driving into or through adust storm at all costs Drivers are instead encouraged to pull offthe roadway and wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drivewith reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in their haboob
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Some of the favorite haboob haikus from last year include
Yoursquore not a Jedi This is not Tatooine Luke Pull overnow manDust blows swirls and grows Roadways become dangerzones Pull over lights offWham bam dust storm jam Canrsquot see donrsquot drive pullover Lights out rsquotil all clear
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TUCSON (KGUN9-TV) - The countdown is on -- just 5 days until the official start of monsoonWhile there arent clouds yet first responders are preparing for natures fury
Water rescues are a scene all too common across southern Arizona during monsoon but theflooding doesnt have to lead to tragedy according to Dustin Krugel of the Arizona DOTDrivers need to take extra precaution said Krugel If there is significant amount of water onthe roadway its just not worth risking your car and potentially getting stuck into one of thesefloods and not only that it could potentially save your life
For firefighters training has already taken place so first responders can be prepared beforethe first drops hit the ground
The weather is going to bring rescues and thats not if its when it happens said Tucson FireCaptain Barrett Baker We have to be proactive and make sure everybody is fresh on the
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latest techniques that we are using and also the equipment With athletics you practicepractice practice that way when the game takes place you are not thinking you are reactingand its the same with monsoons and rescues
-- and rescues are just what firefighters are hoping to avoid this upcoming season
On average flash floods claim over 100 lives per year several of those in Arizona and withour severe weather season just around the corner first responders have one message turnaround dont drown
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Donrsquot drive in dust storms says ADOTPosted by John Wright June 11 2013
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The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can drive head-on into a duststorm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts to educatedrivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15th ADOT along withthe Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the National Weather Servicehas reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when they encounter dust storms
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ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information to drivers before they get caught in a low-visibility dust storm Thisyear the agencyrsquos top recommendation is to avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided This is a message that canrsquot be emphasizedenoughrdquo said ADOT Director John Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers and their passengers must do theirpart by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drivethrough dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take andremember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridor betweenPhoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdash includingelectronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staff and lawenforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies mdashto keep information flowing to motorists
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Dust storms can create hazards on the roadWednesday June 12 2013Posted 855 pm
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With the start of Arizonas monsoon season June 15comes the threat of dust storms while on the road
Dust storms form when strong winds of up to 60mph kick up sand and debris creating a wall of dustas high as several thousand feet
You can reduce visibility to zero so youre basicallydriving blind in a motor vehicle And that is not safeat all said Dustin Krugel spokesperson of theArizona Department of Transportation (ADOT)
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Making the Grade Movies with MitchMore than 100 dust storms have been reportedacross Arizona in the last decade and one to threedust storms will move through the Phoenix area peryear according to the National Oceanic andAtmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Be on the lookout for limited visibility And whenyour visibility starts getting reduced thats a goodtime for you to look for a safe place to pull over theside of the roadway Krugel said
ADOTs campaign is reminding drivers to Pull AsideStay Alive
Come to a complete stop Turn off all your lightsand set your emergency break And simply keepyour seatbelt buckled and wait out the storm saidKrugel
And one of the reasons we tell drivers to turn off alltheir vehicle lights--you dont want those vehiclesthat are trailing you to follow you thinking youre amoving vehicle
Its difficult to predict when and where these duststorms will hit and dust storms can form seeminglyout of nowhere but these safety tips can helpdrivers prepare for the sudden dangers
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Dust Storms Ramp up During the MonsoonStory by Georgia Davis
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Arizona typically experiences two dust storms seasons In the spring these storms are usually caused bylarge-scale weather systems moving across the state The second season comes with the monsoon
Monsoon related dust storms tend to be shorter in duration but they can be more intense It is during the
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monsoon when haboobs - with wind gusts up to 100 mph - are most likely to form
Many people are killed on the highway because either theydont pull off to the side or if they do theyleave their foot on the brake said Kirk Astroth the associate dean of the University of Arizona College ofAgriculture and Life Sciences
Astroth who took inspiration from similar apps warning about snow storms developed an app to alertmotorists about pending dust storms
Dustin Krugel public information officer at the Arizona Department of Transportation said the appalongside other tools such as the ADOT twitter feed overhead signs on the freeway the 511 dial upsystem and social media outlets are ways drivers can find out about dust storms before hitting the road
Our top recommendation is to avoid getting caught in one of those dust storms Krugel said However alot of these dust storms seem to strike out of nowhere
For those who do get caught in a dust storm Krugel recommended pulling off the paved roadway comingto a complete stop and turning off all of the lights This prevents other motorists from thinking the car isstill moving and possibly hitting it
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Summer driving especially on highways sometimes can be dangerous
The sky is clear one minute then the next a wall of reddish-tan dust blocks out the sun envelopsthe roadway and drivers find themselves trapped in a haboob
Interstate 10 from Tucson north to Phoenix and east toward New Mexico are corridors where duststorms develop quickly and dust-related crashes have occurred
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Officials at the Arizona Department of Transportation suggest drivers alter travel plans to avoidsuch dangerous conditions but thats not always possible so the agency offers tips on its websitefor reducing the risks
The Pull Aside Stay Alive public awareness campaign educates drivers about what to do - andwhat not to do - if drivers encounter dust storms
Driving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided ADOT Director JohnHalikowski said in a news release During monsoon season drivers and their passengers mustdo their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Its better to alter travel plansthan to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if youre on the road and a dust stormsuddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm
Haboob Haiku Challenge
Someone over at ADOT was feeling whimsical when thinking of ways to spread the word aboutsummer driving hazards
For the second year the department has launched its Haboob Haiku Challenge encouragingpoets - and motorists - to create vivid messages in just 17 syllables to remind everyone about thedangers of driving during dust storms
Its part of the agencys Pull Aside Stay Alive campaign
The Japanese-style poems should follow the traditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables respectively
Throughout the summer ADOT will be accepting submissions on its social media sites Facebookthe ADOT blog and Twitter with the hashtag HaboobHaiku
Last year ADOT received 600 submissions including these favorites
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This is not Tatooine Luke
Pull over now man
bull Dust blows swirls and grows
Roadways become danger zones
Pull over lights off
bull Wham bam dust storm jam
Cant see dont drive pull over
Lights out til all clear
SOURCE Arizona Department of Transportation
Dust storms
Dust storms can develop quickly and unexpectedly
ADOT has tips for drivers who find themselves on the road when one blows in
bull Avoid driving into or through the dust storm
bull Check traffic immediately around the vehicle and begin slowing down
bull Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway And completely exitthe highway if possible
bull Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely offthe paved portion of the roadway
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bull Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away fromwhere other vehicles may travel
bull Turn off all vehicle lights including emergency flashers
bull Set the emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
bull Stay in the vehicle with seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Go to wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg for more dust storm driving tips and educational videos
SOURCE Arizona Department of Transportation
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ADOT invites you to haiku about haboobs File photo
As part of the Arizona Department ofTransportationrsquos efforts to spread the word aboutdust storm safety the agency is once again askingpeople to channel their inner poets and send in theirhaboob haikus
Haboob Haiku Year Two is underway throughADOTrsquos social media sites
ADOT first issued the Haboob Haiku Challenge lastyear as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo duststorm awareness campaign The challenge was sucha smashing success worldwide media featured someof the 600 haiku submissions
The ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign re-launchedTuesday as part of Arizona Monsoon AwarenessWeek The campaign runs through the summer reminding drivers about the dangers of dust storms andmonsoon storms
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry that follows the traditional rules of three lines of five sevenand five syllables respectively The haikus are designed to reinforce ADOTrsquos public safety message urgingdrivers to avoid driving into or through a dust storm at all costs Drivers are instead encouraged to pull offthe roadway and wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drive with reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in their haboob haikus to the following ADOT social media sites
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Dust storm driving tips and educational videos can be found at wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg
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Posted 06122013
By Weslie Sw ift
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
Maricopa residents spotted the massive wall of dust moving intotheir area July 18Photographer Patrick ArvisoCopyright 2011 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved Thismaterial may not be published broadcast rewritten orredistributed
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during dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (include HaboobHaiku) Facebookand the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videos about dust storm safetyon the campaign website
Copyright 2013 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved This material may not be published broadcastrewritten or redistributed
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Monsoon 2013 Tips on staying safe
Posted Saturday June 15 2013 111 pm | Updated 403 amSun Jun 16 2013
By Brenda Carrasco Special to AFN | 0 comments
With the monsoon season officially beginningtomorrow June 15 Arizonans should be aware of thepossible dangers the monsoon can bring both on theroad and at home Thunderstorms flash floods heavyrain
zero-visibility haboobs are all severe weather thatwill be seen during the next couple of months
For the second year in a row the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) has teamed up with theGovernorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the ArizonaDepartment of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service for their campaign ldquoPull Aside StayAliverdquo Together they seek to educate Arizona driverson the dangers of being caught in a dust storm andon staying safe in dangerous driving conditions
Turning off all lights while pulling to the side of theroad is vital in avoiding accidents
ldquoDrivers tend to see the taillights and follow the lightand end up running into the back of the vehiclesrdquo
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bull A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability arealways the top factors in preventing crashes
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said ADOTrsquos Ryan Harding
Dust storms and other monsoon-related weathercan happen unexpectedly and motorists areencouraged to wait out the storms for their ownsafety
Remember that when there is a reported ldquoDustStorm Watchrdquo this means the conditions are ideal fora dust storm to form however when there is a ldquoDustStorm Warningrdquo a dust storm is imminent anddrivers should attempt to get off the road as soon aspossible
Flash floods can also cause great damage both toyou and your vehicle Arizonarsquos section 28-910 of theArizona Revised Statutes known as the ldquoStupidMotorist Lawrdquo states that motorists who decide tocross any barricade during flooding and whobecome stranded can be billed up to $2000 for theemergency services
Even if you believe your vehicle can make it acrosssafely it is better to avoid flooded streets andwashes as the fast moving current can potentiallyoverpower your vehicle
What many Arizonans donrsquot consider is the possibilityof their homes flooding AAA insurance encourageshomeowners to ldquoreview your homeownerrsquos policyEnsure they are protected against storm damageincluding a flood Standard homeownerrsquos policies donot have flood coveragerdquo
Heavy rain can cause major damage if the waterlevels get high enough Personal belongings such
as electronics furniture and your homersquos infrastructure can be damaged and without flood coverage thedamage will not be covered by your insurance
ldquoWhen it comes to flood insurance talk to your agent and check if you are in a specific high risk area sincethese can vary from specific areas and neighborhoodsrdquo said John Candaso from AAA
He said you can check if your Ahwatukee home is in a flood area by visiting floodsmartgov and filling out theflood risk profile
Arizona motorists will be notified of any dangerous weather this season via electronic highway boards newsand television stations and social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook ADOT also encouragesdrivers to spread the word on the importance of pulling over while caught in bad weather The ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo will be back this year on Twitter where users are encouraged to write their own Haiku about stayingsafe this monsoon season Use the hashtag HaboobHaiku for the chance to be retweeted by ArizonaDOTso others can view your poetry
bull Brenda Carrasco is a junior at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona
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bull Donrsquot tailgate Stopping distances are greateron wet slippery roads
bull Insurance policy Motorists generally need acomprehensive policy to be protected againststorm damage Liability coverage only forexample does not cover damage from hailwind or rain
bull Secure outdoor furniture fixtures and garbagecans Even in weak storms these easily canblow over causing damage to the objecthomes or people
bull Allow extra time to get to a destination Trafficis heavier in bad weather
bull Prepare for electrical surges and outagesProtect sensitive electronics such ascomputers gaming systems or televisions byusing surge protectors Also keep flashlightsand batteries handy
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Monsoon driving tips from ADOT
Posted Friday June 14 2013 800 am
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15
ADOT along with the Governorrsquos Office of HighwaySafety the Arizona Department of Public Safety andthe National Weather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull
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Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaignincluding television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do(and what not to do) when they encounter duststorms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers
and their passengers must do their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm
ldquoItrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the roadand a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku
Anyone can channel their inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers ofdriving in dust storms
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Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) andbegin slowing down
Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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Some drivers get lucky crossing the water but chances are if youdont play it safe youll end up stranded Ive seen some washeswhere its just a little trickle and then a few moments later theres a bigflood coming your way Suitt says
Deputy Suitt says if there is water on the road your best bet is to takeanother route Especially at night you cant tell how deep that water is so why notavoid it all together Suitt says
If you cant find another way pull over to the side of the road until the storm subsidesTurn off your lights because you dont want anyone else to come up behind youthinking youre still driving Suitt says
The same advice goes for drivers who find themselves in the middle of a dust stormalong I-10 When you see a wall of dust approaching that is the time to take actionand pull off to the side of the roadway says Dustin Krugel of ADOT
Krugel says the road between Tucson and Casa Grande is especially prone to duststorms
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorgto showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages Thewebsite also includes a tip sheet which ADOT encourages drivers to print and keephandy in their vehicle
To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies -including electronic highway message boards social and traditional mediacommunication with ADOT staff and law enforcement officers in the field televisionand radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies - to keepinformation flowing to motorists
The most important thing to remember when driving in a dust storm or during heavyrains is to go slowly and be smart
Suitt says drivers who pass through flood barricades and get stuck could face up to a
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Poet and you know it ADOT seekshaboob haikus
Posted Thursday June 13 2013 804 am
Weslie Swift ABC 15 | 0 comments
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
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A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that followsthe traditional rules of three lines of five seven andfive syllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (includeHaboobHaiku) Facebook and the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videosabout dust storm safety on the campaign website
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This monsoon season drivers arereminded to lsquoPull Aside Stay Aliversquo
Posted Wednesday June 12 2013 100 am
Staff Reports | 0 comments
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15 ADOTalong with the Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television andradio public-education announcements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when theyencounter dust storms
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encounter dust storms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season driversand their passengers must do their part by planningahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better toalter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and adust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do notdrive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have totake and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku Anyone can channeltheir inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers of driving in duststorms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
-Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
-If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) and
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begin slowing down
-Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
-Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
-Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
-Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
-Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
-Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
-Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
-A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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PHOENIX (KGUN9-TV) - To raise awareness of the haboob hazard the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) ran a Haboob Haiku challenge asking for the 5-7-5 syllablepoems via social media
Haboob storms can become a major hazard for drivers and are most common during thesummer monsoon which began June 15
KGUN9 On Your Side put Producer Cailyn to the test this year and little did we know sheturned out to be quite the poet
Producer Cailyn had her haiku selected as of the of the 10 finalists
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ADOT warns drivers to stay off the road during dust storms
Posted Jun 13 2013 806 PM EDTUpdated Jun 13 2013 818 PM EDT
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PHOENIX - The monsoon season officially kicks off Saturday andthat means well probably be seeing dust storms in the next fewweeks
These storms can be deadly if youre out in your car when they hit
Being on the road when a dust storm hits is not a safe place to be Visibility can get so low you cant see the hood of your car Thatswhy the Arizona Department of Transportation is warning drivers tostay off the road if you can during a dust storm
A blinding dust storm caused a 30 car pileup along the Interstate 10near Picacho Peak in October 2011 leaving a Texas man dead inthe chain reaction crash
You know its hard to predict -- we dont know what kind of asummer were going to have said ADOTs Doug Nintzel We justwant drivers to be ready
Olga Torres got caught in a dust storm on I-10 last monsoon seasonwith her children in the car
I stayed inside the car and just pulled over she said Very hardto see
If you do find yourself driving in the middle of a dust storm the firstthing to do is to look around your car Check your mirrors to makesure there are no other vehicles right around you Then slow downand pull off to the side of the road And not just onto the shoulder --all the way off the pavement
Then turn off your lights so other cars dont try to follow you Thatswhat causes pileups
Drivers need to take this seriously -- its not just something that yousay -- oh it will happen to somebody else These things do happenand you have to be ready said Nintzel
Olga says it can be a scary experience and if she knows that
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another storm is coming I stay home definitely I dont want to go through it again
ADOT has a video and some things you will want to keep in mind if you do find yourself out on theroads during a dust storm Its a good idea to look at it even if youve lived here for a while
The main thing though if you know a dust storm is popping up and you can stay off the roads -thats the best idea of all
ADOT Pull Aside - Stay Alive
Will you know what to do in a dust storm
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PHOENIX -- With the hottest day of theyear showing up earlier than usualmonsoon season is expected to arrivejust as quickly
While most of us delight in thesoaking rains that are synonymouswith the monsoon the season is also full of severe weather dangers thatcan damage property and threaten the safety of Arizonans said WendySmith-Reeve director of the Arizona Division of Emergency Management
Gov Jan Brewer proclaimed June 9-14 Moonsoon Awareness Week inArizona which is a week before the official beginning of monsoon seasonLasting until late September it consists of afternoon thunderstormsproducing lightning high winds and heavy rains It also includes weatherdangers like flash flooding or dust storms
Heres how you can get ready for Arizonas most notorious naturaldisaster
At home make sure you have enough food water and emergencysupplies on hand to last 72 hours in case the power goes out Flashlightsshould have extra batteries and first aid supplies should be readilyavailable
Items that can blow away in the wind such as outdoor fixtures furnitureand small trees should be secured
Also be sure to review your homeowners policy According to AAAstandard ones do not typically have flood coverage
On the road take particular caution when you see a dust stormapproaching The best thing to do is avoid driving into a wall of dustInstead pull to the side of the road as quickly as possible turn off yourlights and wait it out
However its better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions said John Halikowski director of the ArizonaDepartment of Transportation
To help increase awareness of safe driving ADOT is hosting its secondHaboob Haiku Challenge People can submit their 17-syllable poems via
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Become a poet with Haboob Haiku
Haboob Haiku Year Two
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Haboob Haiku Year Two Dust storm poetryShakespeares got nothing on thisMore great haiku please
PHOENIX mdash As part of the Arizona Department ofTransportationrsquos efforts to spread the word about dust stormsafety the agency is once again asking people to channel theirinner poets and send in their haboob haikus
Haboob Haiku Year Two gets underway today through ADOTrsquossocial media sites ADOT first issued the Haboob HaikuChallenge last year as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo duststorm awareness campaign The challenge was such a smashingsuccess that worldwide media featured some of the 600 haikusubmissions The ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign re-launchedyesterday as part of Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week Thecampaign will run through the summer reminding drivers aboutthe dangers of dust storms and monsoon storms
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and five syllablesrespectively The haikus are designed to reinforce ADOTrsquos publicsafety message urging drivers to avoid driving into or through adust storm at all costs Drivers are instead encouraged to pull offthe roadway and wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drivewith reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in their haboob
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Some of the favorite haboob haikus from last year include
Yoursquore not a Jedi This is not Tatooine Luke Pull overnow manDust blows swirls and grows Roadways become dangerzones Pull over lights offWham bam dust storm jam Canrsquot see donrsquot drive pullover Lights out rsquotil all clear
Dust storm driving tips and educational videos can be found atwwwPullAsideStayAliveorg
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TUCSON (KGUN9-TV) - The countdown is on -- just 5 days until the official start of monsoonWhile there arent clouds yet first responders are preparing for natures fury
Water rescues are a scene all too common across southern Arizona during monsoon but theflooding doesnt have to lead to tragedy according to Dustin Krugel of the Arizona DOTDrivers need to take extra precaution said Krugel If there is significant amount of water onthe roadway its just not worth risking your car and potentially getting stuck into one of thesefloods and not only that it could potentially save your life
For firefighters training has already taken place so first responders can be prepared beforethe first drops hit the ground
The weather is going to bring rescues and thats not if its when it happens said Tucson FireCaptain Barrett Baker We have to be proactive and make sure everybody is fresh on the
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latest techniques that we are using and also the equipment With athletics you practicepractice practice that way when the game takes place you are not thinking you are reactingand its the same with monsoons and rescues
-- and rescues are just what firefighters are hoping to avoid this upcoming season
On average flash floods claim over 100 lives per year several of those in Arizona and withour severe weather season just around the corner first responders have one message turnaround dont drown
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Donrsquot drive in dust storms says ADOTPosted by John Wright June 11 2013
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The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can drive head-on into a duststorm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts to educatedrivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15th ADOT along withthe Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the National Weather Servicehas reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when they encounter dust storms
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ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information to drivers before they get caught in a low-visibility dust storm Thisyear the agencyrsquos top recommendation is to avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided This is a message that canrsquot be emphasizedenoughrdquo said ADOT Director John Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers and their passengers must do theirpart by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drivethrough dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take andremember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridor betweenPhoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdash includingelectronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staff and lawenforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies mdashto keep information flowing to motorists
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Dust storms can create hazards on the roadWednesday June 12 2013Posted 855 pm
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With the start of Arizonas monsoon season June 15comes the threat of dust storms while on the road
Dust storms form when strong winds of up to 60mph kick up sand and debris creating a wall of dustas high as several thousand feet
You can reduce visibility to zero so youre basicallydriving blind in a motor vehicle And that is not safeat all said Dustin Krugel spokesperson of theArizona Department of Transportation (ADOT)
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Making the Grade Movies with MitchMore than 100 dust storms have been reportedacross Arizona in the last decade and one to threedust storms will move through the Phoenix area peryear according to the National Oceanic andAtmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Be on the lookout for limited visibility And whenyour visibility starts getting reduced thats a goodtime for you to look for a safe place to pull over theside of the roadway Krugel said
ADOTs campaign is reminding drivers to Pull AsideStay Alive
Come to a complete stop Turn off all your lightsand set your emergency break And simply keepyour seatbelt buckled and wait out the storm saidKrugel
And one of the reasons we tell drivers to turn off alltheir vehicle lights--you dont want those vehiclesthat are trailing you to follow you thinking youre amoving vehicle
Its difficult to predict when and where these duststorms will hit and dust storms can form seeminglyout of nowhere but these safety tips can helpdrivers prepare for the sudden dangers
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monsoon when haboobs - with wind gusts up to 100 mph - are most likely to form
Many people are killed on the highway because either theydont pull off to the side or if they do theyleave their foot on the brake said Kirk Astroth the associate dean of the University of Arizona College ofAgriculture and Life Sciences
Astroth who took inspiration from similar apps warning about snow storms developed an app to alertmotorists about pending dust storms
Dustin Krugel public information officer at the Arizona Department of Transportation said the appalongside other tools such as the ADOT twitter feed overhead signs on the freeway the 511 dial upsystem and social media outlets are ways drivers can find out about dust storms before hitting the road
Our top recommendation is to avoid getting caught in one of those dust storms Krugel said However alot of these dust storms seem to strike out of nowhere
For those who do get caught in a dust storm Krugel recommended pulling off the paved roadway comingto a complete stop and turning off all of the lights This prevents other motorists from thinking the car isstill moving and possibly hitting it
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Summer driving especially on highways sometimes can be dangerous
The sky is clear one minute then the next a wall of reddish-tan dust blocks out the sun envelopsthe roadway and drivers find themselves trapped in a haboob
Interstate 10 from Tucson north to Phoenix and east toward New Mexico are corridors where duststorms develop quickly and dust-related crashes have occurred
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Officials at the Arizona Department of Transportation suggest drivers alter travel plans to avoidsuch dangerous conditions but thats not always possible so the agency offers tips on its websitefor reducing the risks
The Pull Aside Stay Alive public awareness campaign educates drivers about what to do - andwhat not to do - if drivers encounter dust storms
Driving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided ADOT Director JohnHalikowski said in a news release During monsoon season drivers and their passengers mustdo their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Its better to alter travel plansthan to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if youre on the road and a dust stormsuddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm
Haboob Haiku Challenge
Someone over at ADOT was feeling whimsical when thinking of ways to spread the word aboutsummer driving hazards
For the second year the department has launched its Haboob Haiku Challenge encouragingpoets - and motorists - to create vivid messages in just 17 syllables to remind everyone about thedangers of driving during dust storms
Its part of the agencys Pull Aside Stay Alive campaign
The Japanese-style poems should follow the traditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables respectively
Throughout the summer ADOT will be accepting submissions on its social media sites Facebookthe ADOT blog and Twitter with the hashtag HaboobHaiku
Last year ADOT received 600 submissions including these favorites
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bull Youre not a Jedi
This is not Tatooine Luke
Pull over now man
bull Dust blows swirls and grows
Roadways become danger zones
Pull over lights off
bull Wham bam dust storm jam
Cant see dont drive pull over
Lights out til all clear
SOURCE Arizona Department of Transportation
Dust storms
Dust storms can develop quickly and unexpectedly
ADOT has tips for drivers who find themselves on the road when one blows in
bull Avoid driving into or through the dust storm
bull Check traffic immediately around the vehicle and begin slowing down
bull Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway And completely exitthe highway if possible
bull Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely offthe paved portion of the roadway
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bull Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away fromwhere other vehicles may travel
bull Turn off all vehicle lights including emergency flashers
bull Set the emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
bull Stay in the vehicle with seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Go to wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg for more dust storm driving tips and educational videos
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Contact reporter Kimberly Matas at kmatasazstarnetcom or at 573-4191
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ADOT invites you to haiku about haboobs File photo
As part of the Arizona Department ofTransportationrsquos efforts to spread the word aboutdust storm safety the agency is once again askingpeople to channel their inner poets and send in theirhaboob haikus
Haboob Haiku Year Two is underway throughADOTrsquos social media sites
ADOT first issued the Haboob Haiku Challenge lastyear as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo duststorm awareness campaign The challenge was sucha smashing success worldwide media featured someof the 600 haiku submissions
The ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign re-launchedTuesday as part of Arizona Monsoon AwarenessWeek The campaign runs through the summer reminding drivers about the dangers of dust storms andmonsoon storms
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry that follows the traditional rules of three lines of five sevenand five syllables respectively The haikus are designed to reinforce ADOTrsquos public safety message urgingdrivers to avoid driving into or through a dust storm at all costs Drivers are instead encouraged to pull offthe roadway and wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drive with reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in their haboob haikus to the following ADOT social media sites
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Dust storm driving tips and educational videos can be found at wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg
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By Weslie Sw ift
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
Maricopa residents spotted the massive wall of dust moving intotheir area July 18Photographer Patrick ArvisoCopyright 2011 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved Thismaterial may not be published broadcast rewritten orredistributed
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during dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (include HaboobHaiku) Facebookand the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videos about dust storm safetyon the campaign website
Copyright 2013 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved This material may not be published broadcastrewritten or redistributed
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Monsoon 2013 Tips on staying safe
Posted Saturday June 15 2013 111 pm | Updated 403 amSun Jun 16 2013
By Brenda Carrasco Special to AFN | 0 comments
With the monsoon season officially beginningtomorrow June 15 Arizonans should be aware of thepossible dangers the monsoon can bring both on theroad and at home Thunderstorms flash floods heavyrain
zero-visibility haboobs are all severe weather thatwill be seen during the next couple of months
For the second year in a row the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) has teamed up with theGovernorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the ArizonaDepartment of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service for their campaign ldquoPull Aside StayAliverdquo Together they seek to educate Arizona driverson the dangers of being caught in a dust storm andon staying safe in dangerous driving conditions
Turning off all lights while pulling to the side of theroad is vital in avoiding accidents
ldquoDrivers tend to see the taillights and follow the lightand end up running into the back of the vehiclesrdquo
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bull A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability arealways the top factors in preventing crashes
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said ADOTrsquos Ryan Harding
Dust storms and other monsoon-related weathercan happen unexpectedly and motorists areencouraged to wait out the storms for their ownsafety
Remember that when there is a reported ldquoDustStorm Watchrdquo this means the conditions are ideal fora dust storm to form however when there is a ldquoDustStorm Warningrdquo a dust storm is imminent anddrivers should attempt to get off the road as soon aspossible
Flash floods can also cause great damage both toyou and your vehicle Arizonarsquos section 28-910 of theArizona Revised Statutes known as the ldquoStupidMotorist Lawrdquo states that motorists who decide tocross any barricade during flooding and whobecome stranded can be billed up to $2000 for theemergency services
Even if you believe your vehicle can make it acrosssafely it is better to avoid flooded streets andwashes as the fast moving current can potentiallyoverpower your vehicle
What many Arizonans donrsquot consider is the possibilityof their homes flooding AAA insurance encourageshomeowners to ldquoreview your homeownerrsquos policyEnsure they are protected against storm damageincluding a flood Standard homeownerrsquos policies donot have flood coveragerdquo
Heavy rain can cause major damage if the waterlevels get high enough Personal belongings such
as electronics furniture and your homersquos infrastructure can be damaged and without flood coverage thedamage will not be covered by your insurance
ldquoWhen it comes to flood insurance talk to your agent and check if you are in a specific high risk area sincethese can vary from specific areas and neighborhoodsrdquo said John Candaso from AAA
He said you can check if your Ahwatukee home is in a flood area by visiting floodsmartgov and filling out theflood risk profile
Arizona motorists will be notified of any dangerous weather this season via electronic highway boards newsand television stations and social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook ADOT also encouragesdrivers to spread the word on the importance of pulling over while caught in bad weather The ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo will be back this year on Twitter where users are encouraged to write their own Haiku about stayingsafe this monsoon season Use the hashtag HaboobHaiku for the chance to be retweeted by ArizonaDOTso others can view your poetry
bull Brenda Carrasco is a junior at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona
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bull Insurance policy Motorists generally need acomprehensive policy to be protected againststorm damage Liability coverage only forexample does not cover damage from hailwind or rain
bull Secure outdoor furniture fixtures and garbagecans Even in weak storms these easily canblow over causing damage to the objecthomes or people
bull Allow extra time to get to a destination Trafficis heavier in bad weather
bull Prepare for electrical surges and outagesProtect sensitive electronics such ascomputers gaming systems or televisions byusing surge protectors Also keep flashlightsand batteries handy
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Monsoon driving tips from ADOT
Posted Friday June 14 2013 800 am
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15
ADOT along with the Governorrsquos Office of HighwaySafety the Arizona Department of Public Safety andthe National Weather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull
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Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaignincluding television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do(and what not to do) when they encounter duststorms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers
and their passengers must do their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm
ldquoItrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the roadand a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku
Anyone can channel their inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers ofdriving in dust storms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
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Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) andbegin slowing down
Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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Some drivers get lucky crossing the water but chances are if youdont play it safe youll end up stranded Ive seen some washeswhere its just a little trickle and then a few moments later theres a bigflood coming your way Suitt says
Deputy Suitt says if there is water on the road your best bet is to takeanother route Especially at night you cant tell how deep that water is so why notavoid it all together Suitt says
If you cant find another way pull over to the side of the road until the storm subsidesTurn off your lights because you dont want anyone else to come up behind youthinking youre still driving Suitt says
The same advice goes for drivers who find themselves in the middle of a dust stormalong I-10 When you see a wall of dust approaching that is the time to take actionand pull off to the side of the roadway says Dustin Krugel of ADOT
Krugel says the road between Tucson and Casa Grande is especially prone to duststorms
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorgto showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages Thewebsite also includes a tip sheet which ADOT encourages drivers to print and keephandy in their vehicle
To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies -including electronic highway message boards social and traditional mediacommunication with ADOT staff and law enforcement officers in the field televisionand radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies - to keepinformation flowing to motorists
The most important thing to remember when driving in a dust storm or during heavyrains is to go slowly and be smart
Suitt says drivers who pass through flood barricades and get stuck could face up to a
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Poet and you know it ADOT seekshaboob haikus
Posted Thursday June 13 2013 804 am
Weslie Swift ABC 15 | 0 comments
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
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A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that followsthe traditional rules of three lines of five seven andfive syllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (includeHaboobHaiku) Facebook and the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videosabout dust storm safety on the campaign website
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This monsoon season drivers arereminded to lsquoPull Aside Stay Aliversquo
Posted Wednesday June 12 2013 100 am
Staff Reports | 0 comments
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15 ADOTalong with the Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television andradio public-education announcements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when theyencounter dust storms
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encounter dust storms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season driversand their passengers must do their part by planningahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better toalter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and adust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do notdrive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have totake and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku Anyone can channeltheir inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers of driving in duststorms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
-Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
-If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) and
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begin slowing down
-Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
-Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
-Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
-Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
-Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
-Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
-Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
-A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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PHOENIX (KGUN9-TV) - To raise awareness of the haboob hazard the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) ran a Haboob Haiku challenge asking for the 5-7-5 syllablepoems via social media
Haboob storms can become a major hazard for drivers and are most common during thesummer monsoon which began June 15
KGUN9 On Your Side put Producer Cailyn to the test this year and little did we know sheturned out to be quite the poet
Producer Cailyn had her haiku selected as of the of the 10 finalists
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Voting for the Haboob Haiku contest ends on Wednesday June 26
ADOT will announce the winner next Friday The winner doesnt get a prize but majorbragging rights
To vote for your favorite click here
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PHOENIX - The monsoon season officially kicks off Saturday andthat means well probably be seeing dust storms in the next fewweeks
These storms can be deadly if youre out in your car when they hit
Being on the road when a dust storm hits is not a safe place to be Visibility can get so low you cant see the hood of your car Thatswhy the Arizona Department of Transportation is warning drivers tostay off the road if you can during a dust storm
A blinding dust storm caused a 30 car pileup along the Interstate 10near Picacho Peak in October 2011 leaving a Texas man dead inthe chain reaction crash
You know its hard to predict -- we dont know what kind of asummer were going to have said ADOTs Doug Nintzel We justwant drivers to be ready
Olga Torres got caught in a dust storm on I-10 last monsoon seasonwith her children in the car
I stayed inside the car and just pulled over she said Very hardto see
If you do find yourself driving in the middle of a dust storm the firstthing to do is to look around your car Check your mirrors to makesure there are no other vehicles right around you Then slow downand pull off to the side of the road And not just onto the shoulder --all the way off the pavement
Then turn off your lights so other cars dont try to follow you Thatswhat causes pileups
Drivers need to take this seriously -- its not just something that yousay -- oh it will happen to somebody else These things do happenand you have to be ready said Nintzel
Olga says it can be a scary experience and if she knows that
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another storm is coming I stay home definitely I dont want to go through it again
ADOT has a video and some things you will want to keep in mind if you do find yourself out on theroads during a dust storm Its a good idea to look at it even if youve lived here for a while
The main thing though if you know a dust storm is popping up and you can stay off the roads -thats the best idea of all
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Will you know what to do in a dust storm
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PHOENIX -- With the hottest day of theyear showing up earlier than usualmonsoon season is expected to arrivejust as quickly
While most of us delight in thesoaking rains that are synonymouswith the monsoon the season is also full of severe weather dangers thatcan damage property and threaten the safety of Arizonans said WendySmith-Reeve director of the Arizona Division of Emergency Management
Gov Jan Brewer proclaimed June 9-14 Moonsoon Awareness Week inArizona which is a week before the official beginning of monsoon seasonLasting until late September it consists of afternoon thunderstormsproducing lightning high winds and heavy rains It also includes weatherdangers like flash flooding or dust storms
Heres how you can get ready for Arizonas most notorious naturaldisaster
At home make sure you have enough food water and emergencysupplies on hand to last 72 hours in case the power goes out Flashlightsshould have extra batteries and first aid supplies should be readilyavailable
Items that can blow away in the wind such as outdoor fixtures furnitureand small trees should be secured
Also be sure to review your homeowners policy According to AAAstandard ones do not typically have flood coverage
On the road take particular caution when you see a dust stormapproaching The best thing to do is avoid driving into a wall of dustInstead pull to the side of the road as quickly as possible turn off yourlights and wait it out
However its better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions said John Halikowski director of the ArizonaDepartment of Transportation
To help increase awareness of safe driving ADOT is hosting its secondHaboob Haiku Challenge People can submit their 17-syllable poems via
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Become a poet with Haboob Haiku
Haboob Haiku Year Two
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Haboob Haiku Year Two Dust storm poetryShakespeares got nothing on thisMore great haiku please
PHOENIX mdash As part of the Arizona Department ofTransportationrsquos efforts to spread the word about dust stormsafety the agency is once again asking people to channel theirinner poets and send in their haboob haikus
Haboob Haiku Year Two gets underway today through ADOTrsquossocial media sites ADOT first issued the Haboob HaikuChallenge last year as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo duststorm awareness campaign The challenge was such a smashingsuccess that worldwide media featured some of the 600 haikusubmissions The ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign re-launchedyesterday as part of Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week Thecampaign will run through the summer reminding drivers aboutthe dangers of dust storms and monsoon storms
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and five syllablesrespectively The haikus are designed to reinforce ADOTrsquos publicsafety message urging drivers to avoid driving into or through adust storm at all costs Drivers are instead encouraged to pull offthe roadway and wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drivewith reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in their haboob
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Some of the favorite haboob haikus from last year include
Yoursquore not a Jedi This is not Tatooine Luke Pull overnow manDust blows swirls and grows Roadways become dangerzones Pull over lights offWham bam dust storm jam Canrsquot see donrsquot drive pullover Lights out rsquotil all clear
Dust storm driving tips and educational videos can be found atwwwPullAsideStayAliveorg
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TUCSON (KGUN9-TV) - The countdown is on -- just 5 days until the official start of monsoonWhile there arent clouds yet first responders are preparing for natures fury
Water rescues are a scene all too common across southern Arizona during monsoon but theflooding doesnt have to lead to tragedy according to Dustin Krugel of the Arizona DOTDrivers need to take extra precaution said Krugel If there is significant amount of water onthe roadway its just not worth risking your car and potentially getting stuck into one of thesefloods and not only that it could potentially save your life
For firefighters training has already taken place so first responders can be prepared beforethe first drops hit the ground
The weather is going to bring rescues and thats not if its when it happens said Tucson FireCaptain Barrett Baker We have to be proactive and make sure everybody is fresh on the
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latest techniques that we are using and also the equipment With athletics you practicepractice practice that way when the game takes place you are not thinking you are reactingand its the same with monsoons and rescues
-- and rescues are just what firefighters are hoping to avoid this upcoming season
On average flash floods claim over 100 lives per year several of those in Arizona and withour severe weather season just around the corner first responders have one message turnaround dont drown
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Donrsquot drive in dust storms says ADOTPosted by John Wright June 11 2013
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The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can drive head-on into a duststorm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts to educatedrivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15th ADOT along withthe Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the National Weather Servicehas reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when they encounter dust storms
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ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information to drivers before they get caught in a low-visibility dust storm Thisyear the agencyrsquos top recommendation is to avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided This is a message that canrsquot be emphasizedenoughrdquo said ADOT Director John Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers and their passengers must do theirpart by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drivethrough dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take andremember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridor betweenPhoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdash includingelectronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staff and lawenforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies mdashto keep information flowing to motorists
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Dust storms can create hazards on the roadWednesday June 12 2013Posted 855 pm
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With the start of Arizonas monsoon season June 15comes the threat of dust storms while on the road
Dust storms form when strong winds of up to 60mph kick up sand and debris creating a wall of dustas high as several thousand feet
You can reduce visibility to zero so youre basicallydriving blind in a motor vehicle And that is not safeat all said Dustin Krugel spokesperson of theArizona Department of Transportation (ADOT)
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Making the Grade Movies with MitchMore than 100 dust storms have been reportedacross Arizona in the last decade and one to threedust storms will move through the Phoenix area peryear according to the National Oceanic andAtmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Be on the lookout for limited visibility And whenyour visibility starts getting reduced thats a goodtime for you to look for a safe place to pull over theside of the roadway Krugel said
ADOTs campaign is reminding drivers to Pull AsideStay Alive
Come to a complete stop Turn off all your lightsand set your emergency break And simply keepyour seatbelt buckled and wait out the storm saidKrugel
And one of the reasons we tell drivers to turn off alltheir vehicle lights--you dont want those vehiclesthat are trailing you to follow you thinking youre amoving vehicle
Its difficult to predict when and where these duststorms will hit and dust storms can form seeminglyout of nowhere but these safety tips can helpdrivers prepare for the sudden dangers
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Arizona typically experiences two dust storms seasons In the spring these storms are usually caused bylarge-scale weather systems moving across the state The second season comes with the monsoon
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monsoon when haboobs - with wind gusts up to 100 mph - are most likely to form
Many people are killed on the highway because either theydont pull off to the side or if they do theyleave their foot on the brake said Kirk Astroth the associate dean of the University of Arizona College ofAgriculture and Life Sciences
Astroth who took inspiration from similar apps warning about snow storms developed an app to alertmotorists about pending dust storms
Dustin Krugel public information officer at the Arizona Department of Transportation said the appalongside other tools such as the ADOT twitter feed overhead signs on the freeway the 511 dial upsystem and social media outlets are ways drivers can find out about dust storms before hitting the road
Our top recommendation is to avoid getting caught in one of those dust storms Krugel said However alot of these dust storms seem to strike out of nowhere
For those who do get caught in a dust storm Krugel recommended pulling off the paved roadway comingto a complete stop and turning off all of the lights This prevents other motorists from thinking the car isstill moving and possibly hitting it
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Summer driving especially on highways sometimes can be dangerous
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Officials at the Arizona Department of Transportation suggest drivers alter travel plans to avoidsuch dangerous conditions but thats not always possible so the agency offers tips on its websitefor reducing the risks
The Pull Aside Stay Alive public awareness campaign educates drivers about what to do - andwhat not to do - if drivers encounter dust storms
Driving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided ADOT Director JohnHalikowski said in a news release During monsoon season drivers and their passengers mustdo their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Its better to alter travel plansthan to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if youre on the road and a dust stormsuddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm
Haboob Haiku Challenge
Someone over at ADOT was feeling whimsical when thinking of ways to spread the word aboutsummer driving hazards
For the second year the department has launched its Haboob Haiku Challenge encouragingpoets - and motorists - to create vivid messages in just 17 syllables to remind everyone about thedangers of driving during dust storms
Its part of the agencys Pull Aside Stay Alive campaign
The Japanese-style poems should follow the traditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables respectively
Throughout the summer ADOT will be accepting submissions on its social media sites Facebookthe ADOT blog and Twitter with the hashtag HaboobHaiku
Last year ADOT received 600 submissions including these favorites
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bull Youre not a Jedi
This is not Tatooine Luke
Pull over now man
bull Dust blows swirls and grows
Roadways become danger zones
Pull over lights off
bull Wham bam dust storm jam
Cant see dont drive pull over
Lights out til all clear
SOURCE Arizona Department of Transportation
Dust storms
Dust storms can develop quickly and unexpectedly
ADOT has tips for drivers who find themselves on the road when one blows in
bull Avoid driving into or through the dust storm
bull Check traffic immediately around the vehicle and begin slowing down
bull Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway And completely exitthe highway if possible
bull Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely offthe paved portion of the roadway
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bull Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away fromwhere other vehicles may travel
bull Turn off all vehicle lights including emergency flashers
bull Set the emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
bull Stay in the vehicle with seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Go to wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg for more dust storm driving tips and educational videos
SOURCE Arizona Department of Transportation
Contact reporter Kimberly Matas at kmatasazstarnetcom or at 573-4191
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ADOT invites you to haiku about haboobs File photo
As part of the Arizona Department ofTransportationrsquos efforts to spread the word aboutdust storm safety the agency is once again askingpeople to channel their inner poets and send in theirhaboob haikus
Haboob Haiku Year Two is underway throughADOTrsquos social media sites
ADOT first issued the Haboob Haiku Challenge lastyear as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo duststorm awareness campaign The challenge was sucha smashing success worldwide media featured someof the 600 haiku submissions
The ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign re-launchedTuesday as part of Arizona Monsoon AwarenessWeek The campaign runs through the summer reminding drivers about the dangers of dust storms andmonsoon storms
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry that follows the traditional rules of three lines of five sevenand five syllables respectively The haikus are designed to reinforce ADOTrsquos public safety message urgingdrivers to avoid driving into or through a dust storm at all costs Drivers are instead encouraged to pull offthe roadway and wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drive with reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in their haboob haikus to the following ADOT social media sites
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By Weslie Sw ift
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
Maricopa residents spotted the massive wall of dust moving intotheir area July 18Photographer Patrick ArvisoCopyright 2011 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved Thismaterial may not be published broadcast rewritten orredistributed
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during dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (include HaboobHaiku) Facebookand the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videos about dust storm safetyon the campaign website
Copyright 2013 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved This material may not be published broadcastrewritten or redistributed
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Monsoon 2013 Tips on staying safe
Posted Saturday June 15 2013 111 pm | Updated 403 amSun Jun 16 2013
By Brenda Carrasco Special to AFN | 0 comments
With the monsoon season officially beginningtomorrow June 15 Arizonans should be aware of thepossible dangers the monsoon can bring both on theroad and at home Thunderstorms flash floods heavyrain
zero-visibility haboobs are all severe weather thatwill be seen during the next couple of months
For the second year in a row the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) has teamed up with theGovernorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the ArizonaDepartment of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service for their campaign ldquoPull Aside StayAliverdquo Together they seek to educate Arizona driverson the dangers of being caught in a dust storm andon staying safe in dangerous driving conditions
Turning off all lights while pulling to the side of theroad is vital in avoiding accidents
ldquoDrivers tend to see the taillights and follow the lightand end up running into the back of the vehiclesrdquo
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bull A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability arealways the top factors in preventing crashes
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said ADOTrsquos Ryan Harding
Dust storms and other monsoon-related weathercan happen unexpectedly and motorists areencouraged to wait out the storms for their ownsafety
Remember that when there is a reported ldquoDustStorm Watchrdquo this means the conditions are ideal fora dust storm to form however when there is a ldquoDustStorm Warningrdquo a dust storm is imminent anddrivers should attempt to get off the road as soon aspossible
Flash floods can also cause great damage both toyou and your vehicle Arizonarsquos section 28-910 of theArizona Revised Statutes known as the ldquoStupidMotorist Lawrdquo states that motorists who decide tocross any barricade during flooding and whobecome stranded can be billed up to $2000 for theemergency services
Even if you believe your vehicle can make it acrosssafely it is better to avoid flooded streets andwashes as the fast moving current can potentiallyoverpower your vehicle
What many Arizonans donrsquot consider is the possibilityof their homes flooding AAA insurance encourageshomeowners to ldquoreview your homeownerrsquos policyEnsure they are protected against storm damageincluding a flood Standard homeownerrsquos policies donot have flood coveragerdquo
Heavy rain can cause major damage if the waterlevels get high enough Personal belongings such
as electronics furniture and your homersquos infrastructure can be damaged and without flood coverage thedamage will not be covered by your insurance
ldquoWhen it comes to flood insurance talk to your agent and check if you are in a specific high risk area sincethese can vary from specific areas and neighborhoodsrdquo said John Candaso from AAA
He said you can check if your Ahwatukee home is in a flood area by visiting floodsmartgov and filling out theflood risk profile
Arizona motorists will be notified of any dangerous weather this season via electronic highway boards newsand television stations and social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook ADOT also encouragesdrivers to spread the word on the importance of pulling over while caught in bad weather The ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo will be back this year on Twitter where users are encouraged to write their own Haiku about stayingsafe this monsoon season Use the hashtag HaboobHaiku for the chance to be retweeted by ArizonaDOTso others can view your poetry
bull Brenda Carrasco is a junior at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona
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bull Donrsquot tailgate Stopping distances are greateron wet slippery roads
bull Insurance policy Motorists generally need acomprehensive policy to be protected againststorm damage Liability coverage only forexample does not cover damage from hailwind or rain
bull Secure outdoor furniture fixtures and garbagecans Even in weak storms these easily canblow over causing damage to the objecthomes or people
bull Allow extra time to get to a destination Trafficis heavier in bad weather
bull Prepare for electrical surges and outagesProtect sensitive electronics such ascomputers gaming systems or televisions byusing surge protectors Also keep flashlightsand batteries handy
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Monsoon driving tips from ADOT
Posted Friday June 14 2013 800 am
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15
ADOT along with the Governorrsquos Office of HighwaySafety the Arizona Department of Public Safety andthe National Weather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull
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Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaignincluding television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do(and what not to do) when they encounter duststorms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers
and their passengers must do their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm
ldquoItrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the roadand a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku
Anyone can channel their inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers ofdriving in dust storms
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Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) andbegin slowing down
Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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Some drivers get lucky crossing the water but chances are if youdont play it safe youll end up stranded Ive seen some washeswhere its just a little trickle and then a few moments later theres a bigflood coming your way Suitt says
Deputy Suitt says if there is water on the road your best bet is to takeanother route Especially at night you cant tell how deep that water is so why notavoid it all together Suitt says
If you cant find another way pull over to the side of the road until the storm subsidesTurn off your lights because you dont want anyone else to come up behind youthinking youre still driving Suitt says
The same advice goes for drivers who find themselves in the middle of a dust stormalong I-10 When you see a wall of dust approaching that is the time to take actionand pull off to the side of the roadway says Dustin Krugel of ADOT
Krugel says the road between Tucson and Casa Grande is especially prone to duststorms
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorgto showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages Thewebsite also includes a tip sheet which ADOT encourages drivers to print and keephandy in their vehicle
To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies -including electronic highway message boards social and traditional mediacommunication with ADOT staff and law enforcement officers in the field televisionand radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies - to keepinformation flowing to motorists
The most important thing to remember when driving in a dust storm or during heavyrains is to go slowly and be smart
Suitt says drivers who pass through flood barricades and get stuck could face up to a
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Posted Thursday June 13 2013 804 am
Weslie Swift ABC 15 | 0 comments
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
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A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that followsthe traditional rules of three lines of five seven andfive syllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (includeHaboobHaiku) Facebook and the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videosabout dust storm safety on the campaign website
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This monsoon season drivers arereminded to lsquoPull Aside Stay Aliversquo
Posted Wednesday June 12 2013 100 am
Staff Reports | 0 comments
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15 ADOTalong with the Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television andradio public-education announcements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when theyencounter dust storms
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encounter dust storms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season driversand their passengers must do their part by planningahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better toalter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and adust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do notdrive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have totake and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku Anyone can channeltheir inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers of driving in duststorms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
-Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
-If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) and
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begin slowing down
-Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
-Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
-Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
-Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
-Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
-Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
-Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
-A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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Vote for your favorite Haboob HaikuBy Ina RonquilloCREATED JUN 25 2013
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PHOENIX (KGUN9-TV) - To raise awareness of the haboob hazard the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) ran a Haboob Haiku challenge asking for the 5-7-5 syllablepoems via social media
Haboob storms can become a major hazard for drivers and are most common during thesummer monsoon which began June 15
KGUN9 On Your Side put Producer Cailyn to the test this year and little did we know sheturned out to be quite the poet
Producer Cailyn had her haiku selected as of the of the 10 finalists
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Voting for the Haboob Haiku contest ends on Wednesday June 26
ADOT will announce the winner next Friday The winner doesnt get a prize but majorbragging rights
To vote for your favorite click here
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another storm is coming I stay home definitely I dont want to go through it again
ADOT has a video and some things you will want to keep in mind if you do find yourself out on theroads during a dust storm Its a good idea to look at it even if youve lived here for a while
The main thing though if you know a dust storm is popping up and you can stay off the roads -thats the best idea of all
ADOT Pull Aside - Stay Alive
Will you know what to do in a dust storm
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PHOENIX -- With the hottest day of theyear showing up earlier than usualmonsoon season is expected to arrivejust as quickly
While most of us delight in thesoaking rains that are synonymouswith the monsoon the season is also full of severe weather dangers thatcan damage property and threaten the safety of Arizonans said WendySmith-Reeve director of the Arizona Division of Emergency Management
Gov Jan Brewer proclaimed June 9-14 Moonsoon Awareness Week inArizona which is a week before the official beginning of monsoon seasonLasting until late September it consists of afternoon thunderstormsproducing lightning high winds and heavy rains It also includes weatherdangers like flash flooding or dust storms
Heres how you can get ready for Arizonas most notorious naturaldisaster
At home make sure you have enough food water and emergencysupplies on hand to last 72 hours in case the power goes out Flashlightsshould have extra batteries and first aid supplies should be readilyavailable
Items that can blow away in the wind such as outdoor fixtures furnitureand small trees should be secured
Also be sure to review your homeowners policy According to AAAstandard ones do not typically have flood coverage
On the road take particular caution when you see a dust stormapproaching The best thing to do is avoid driving into a wall of dustInstead pull to the side of the road as quickly as possible turn off yourlights and wait it out
However its better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions said John Halikowski director of the ArizonaDepartment of Transportation
To help increase awareness of safe driving ADOT is hosting its secondHaboob Haiku Challenge People can submit their 17-syllable poems via
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Become a poet with Haboob Haiku
Haboob Haiku Year Two
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Haboob Haiku Year Two Dust storm poetryShakespeares got nothing on thisMore great haiku please
PHOENIX mdash As part of the Arizona Department ofTransportationrsquos efforts to spread the word about dust stormsafety the agency is once again asking people to channel theirinner poets and send in their haboob haikus
Haboob Haiku Year Two gets underway today through ADOTrsquossocial media sites ADOT first issued the Haboob HaikuChallenge last year as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo duststorm awareness campaign The challenge was such a smashingsuccess that worldwide media featured some of the 600 haikusubmissions The ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign re-launchedyesterday as part of Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week Thecampaign will run through the summer reminding drivers aboutthe dangers of dust storms and monsoon storms
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and five syllablesrespectively The haikus are designed to reinforce ADOTrsquos publicsafety message urging drivers to avoid driving into or through adust storm at all costs Drivers are instead encouraged to pull offthe roadway and wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drivewith reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in their haboob
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Some of the favorite haboob haikus from last year include
Yoursquore not a Jedi This is not Tatooine Luke Pull overnow manDust blows swirls and grows Roadways become dangerzones Pull over lights offWham bam dust storm jam Canrsquot see donrsquot drive pullover Lights out rsquotil all clear
Dust storm driving tips and educational videos can be found atwwwPullAsideStayAliveorg
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TUCSON (KGUN9-TV) - The countdown is on -- just 5 days until the official start of monsoonWhile there arent clouds yet first responders are preparing for natures fury
Water rescues are a scene all too common across southern Arizona during monsoon but theflooding doesnt have to lead to tragedy according to Dustin Krugel of the Arizona DOTDrivers need to take extra precaution said Krugel If there is significant amount of water onthe roadway its just not worth risking your car and potentially getting stuck into one of thesefloods and not only that it could potentially save your life
For firefighters training has already taken place so first responders can be prepared beforethe first drops hit the ground
The weather is going to bring rescues and thats not if its when it happens said Tucson FireCaptain Barrett Baker We have to be proactive and make sure everybody is fresh on the
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latest techniques that we are using and also the equipment With athletics you practicepractice practice that way when the game takes place you are not thinking you are reactingand its the same with monsoons and rescues
-- and rescues are just what firefighters are hoping to avoid this upcoming season
On average flash floods claim over 100 lives per year several of those in Arizona and withour severe weather season just around the corner first responders have one message turnaround dont drown
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Donrsquot drive in dust storms says ADOTPosted by John Wright June 11 2013
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The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can drive head-on into a duststorm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts to educatedrivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15th ADOT along withthe Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the National Weather Servicehas reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when they encounter dust storms
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ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information to drivers before they get caught in a low-visibility dust storm Thisyear the agencyrsquos top recommendation is to avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided This is a message that canrsquot be emphasizedenoughrdquo said ADOT Director John Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers and their passengers must do theirpart by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drivethrough dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take andremember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridor betweenPhoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdash includingelectronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staff and lawenforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies mdashto keep information flowing to motorists
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Dust storms can create hazards on the roadWednesday June 12 2013Posted 855 pm
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With the start of Arizonas monsoon season June 15comes the threat of dust storms while on the road
Dust storms form when strong winds of up to 60mph kick up sand and debris creating a wall of dustas high as several thousand feet
You can reduce visibility to zero so youre basicallydriving blind in a motor vehicle And that is not safeat all said Dustin Krugel spokesperson of theArizona Department of Transportation (ADOT)
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Making the Grade Movies with MitchMore than 100 dust storms have been reportedacross Arizona in the last decade and one to threedust storms will move through the Phoenix area peryear according to the National Oceanic andAtmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Be on the lookout for limited visibility And whenyour visibility starts getting reduced thats a goodtime for you to look for a safe place to pull over theside of the roadway Krugel said
ADOTs campaign is reminding drivers to Pull AsideStay Alive
Come to a complete stop Turn off all your lightsand set your emergency break And simply keepyour seatbelt buckled and wait out the storm saidKrugel
And one of the reasons we tell drivers to turn off alltheir vehicle lights--you dont want those vehiclesthat are trailing you to follow you thinking youre amoving vehicle
Its difficult to predict when and where these duststorms will hit and dust storms can form seeminglyout of nowhere but these safety tips can helpdrivers prepare for the sudden dangers
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Arizona typically experiences two dust storms seasons In the spring these storms are usually caused bylarge-scale weather systems moving across the state The second season comes with the monsoon
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monsoon when haboobs - with wind gusts up to 100 mph - are most likely to form
Many people are killed on the highway because either theydont pull off to the side or if they do theyleave their foot on the brake said Kirk Astroth the associate dean of the University of Arizona College ofAgriculture and Life Sciences
Astroth who took inspiration from similar apps warning about snow storms developed an app to alertmotorists about pending dust storms
Dustin Krugel public information officer at the Arizona Department of Transportation said the appalongside other tools such as the ADOT twitter feed overhead signs on the freeway the 511 dial upsystem and social media outlets are ways drivers can find out about dust storms before hitting the road
Our top recommendation is to avoid getting caught in one of those dust storms Krugel said However alot of these dust storms seem to strike out of nowhere
For those who do get caught in a dust storm Krugel recommended pulling off the paved roadway comingto a complete stop and turning off all of the lights This prevents other motorists from thinking the car isstill moving and possibly hitting it
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Summer driving especially on highways sometimes can be dangerous
The sky is clear one minute then the next a wall of reddish-tan dust blocks out the sun envelopsthe roadway and drivers find themselves trapped in a haboob
Interstate 10 from Tucson north to Phoenix and east toward New Mexico are corridors where duststorms develop quickly and dust-related crashes have occurred
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Officials at the Arizona Department of Transportation suggest drivers alter travel plans to avoidsuch dangerous conditions but thats not always possible so the agency offers tips on its websitefor reducing the risks
The Pull Aside Stay Alive public awareness campaign educates drivers about what to do - andwhat not to do - if drivers encounter dust storms
Driving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided ADOT Director JohnHalikowski said in a news release During monsoon season drivers and their passengers mustdo their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Its better to alter travel plansthan to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if youre on the road and a dust stormsuddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm
Haboob Haiku Challenge
Someone over at ADOT was feeling whimsical when thinking of ways to spread the word aboutsummer driving hazards
For the second year the department has launched its Haboob Haiku Challenge encouragingpoets - and motorists - to create vivid messages in just 17 syllables to remind everyone about thedangers of driving during dust storms
Its part of the agencys Pull Aside Stay Alive campaign
The Japanese-style poems should follow the traditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables respectively
Throughout the summer ADOT will be accepting submissions on its social media sites Facebookthe ADOT blog and Twitter with the hashtag HaboobHaiku
Last year ADOT received 600 submissions including these favorites
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bull Youre not a Jedi
This is not Tatooine Luke
Pull over now man
bull Dust blows swirls and grows
Roadways become danger zones
Pull over lights off
bull Wham bam dust storm jam
Cant see dont drive pull over
Lights out til all clear
SOURCE Arizona Department of Transportation
Dust storms
Dust storms can develop quickly and unexpectedly
ADOT has tips for drivers who find themselves on the road when one blows in
bull Avoid driving into or through the dust storm
bull Check traffic immediately around the vehicle and begin slowing down
bull Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway And completely exitthe highway if possible
bull Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely offthe paved portion of the roadway
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bull Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away fromwhere other vehicles may travel
bull Turn off all vehicle lights including emergency flashers
bull Set the emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
bull Stay in the vehicle with seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Go to wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg for more dust storm driving tips and educational videos
SOURCE Arizona Department of Transportation
Contact reporter Kimberly Matas at kmatasazstarnetcom or at 573-4191
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ADOT invites you to haiku about haboobs File photo
As part of the Arizona Department ofTransportationrsquos efforts to spread the word aboutdust storm safety the agency is once again askingpeople to channel their inner poets and send in theirhaboob haikus
Haboob Haiku Year Two is underway throughADOTrsquos social media sites
ADOT first issued the Haboob Haiku Challenge lastyear as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo duststorm awareness campaign The challenge was sucha smashing success worldwide media featured someof the 600 haiku submissions
The ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign re-launchedTuesday as part of Arizona Monsoon AwarenessWeek The campaign runs through the summer reminding drivers about the dangers of dust storms andmonsoon storms
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry that follows the traditional rules of three lines of five sevenand five syllables respectively The haikus are designed to reinforce ADOTrsquos public safety message urgingdrivers to avoid driving into or through a dust storm at all costs Drivers are instead encouraged to pull offthe roadway and wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drive with reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in their haboob haikus to the following ADOT social media sites
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By Weslie Sw ift
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
Maricopa residents spotted the massive wall of dust moving intotheir area July 18Photographer Patrick ArvisoCopyright 2011 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved Thismaterial may not be published broadcast rewritten orredistributed
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during dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (include HaboobHaiku) Facebookand the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videos about dust storm safetyon the campaign website
Copyright 2013 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved This material may not be published broadcastrewritten or redistributed
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Monsoon 2013 Tips on staying safe
Posted Saturday June 15 2013 111 pm | Updated 403 amSun Jun 16 2013
By Brenda Carrasco Special to AFN | 0 comments
With the monsoon season officially beginningtomorrow June 15 Arizonans should be aware of thepossible dangers the monsoon can bring both on theroad and at home Thunderstorms flash floods heavyrain
zero-visibility haboobs are all severe weather thatwill be seen during the next couple of months
For the second year in a row the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) has teamed up with theGovernorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the ArizonaDepartment of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service for their campaign ldquoPull Aside StayAliverdquo Together they seek to educate Arizona driverson the dangers of being caught in a dust storm andon staying safe in dangerous driving conditions
Turning off all lights while pulling to the side of theroad is vital in avoiding accidents
ldquoDrivers tend to see the taillights and follow the lightand end up running into the back of the vehiclesrdquo
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bull A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability arealways the top factors in preventing crashes
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said ADOTrsquos Ryan Harding
Dust storms and other monsoon-related weathercan happen unexpectedly and motorists areencouraged to wait out the storms for their ownsafety
Remember that when there is a reported ldquoDustStorm Watchrdquo this means the conditions are ideal fora dust storm to form however when there is a ldquoDustStorm Warningrdquo a dust storm is imminent anddrivers should attempt to get off the road as soon aspossible
Flash floods can also cause great damage both toyou and your vehicle Arizonarsquos section 28-910 of theArizona Revised Statutes known as the ldquoStupidMotorist Lawrdquo states that motorists who decide tocross any barricade during flooding and whobecome stranded can be billed up to $2000 for theemergency services
Even if you believe your vehicle can make it acrosssafely it is better to avoid flooded streets andwashes as the fast moving current can potentiallyoverpower your vehicle
What many Arizonans donrsquot consider is the possibilityof their homes flooding AAA insurance encourageshomeowners to ldquoreview your homeownerrsquos policyEnsure they are protected against storm damageincluding a flood Standard homeownerrsquos policies donot have flood coveragerdquo
Heavy rain can cause major damage if the waterlevels get high enough Personal belongings such
as electronics furniture and your homersquos infrastructure can be damaged and without flood coverage thedamage will not be covered by your insurance
ldquoWhen it comes to flood insurance talk to your agent and check if you are in a specific high risk area sincethese can vary from specific areas and neighborhoodsrdquo said John Candaso from AAA
He said you can check if your Ahwatukee home is in a flood area by visiting floodsmartgov and filling out theflood risk profile
Arizona motorists will be notified of any dangerous weather this season via electronic highway boards newsand television stations and social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook ADOT also encouragesdrivers to spread the word on the importance of pulling over while caught in bad weather The ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo will be back this year on Twitter where users are encouraged to write their own Haiku about stayingsafe this monsoon season Use the hashtag HaboobHaiku for the chance to be retweeted by ArizonaDOTso others can view your poetry
bull Brenda Carrasco is a junior at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona
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bull Donrsquot tailgate Stopping distances are greateron wet slippery roads
bull Insurance policy Motorists generally need acomprehensive policy to be protected againststorm damage Liability coverage only forexample does not cover damage from hailwind or rain
bull Secure outdoor furniture fixtures and garbagecans Even in weak storms these easily canblow over causing damage to the objecthomes or people
bull Allow extra time to get to a destination Trafficis heavier in bad weather
bull Prepare for electrical surges and outagesProtect sensitive electronics such ascomputers gaming systems or televisions byusing surge protectors Also keep flashlightsand batteries handy
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Monsoon driving tips from ADOT
Posted Friday June 14 2013 800 am
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15
ADOT along with the Governorrsquos Office of HighwaySafety the Arizona Department of Public Safety andthe National Weather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull
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Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaignincluding television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do(and what not to do) when they encounter duststorms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers
and their passengers must do their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm
ldquoItrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the roadand a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku
Anyone can channel their inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers ofdriving in dust storms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
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Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) andbegin slowing down
Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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Some drivers get lucky crossing the water but chances are if youdont play it safe youll end up stranded Ive seen some washeswhere its just a little trickle and then a few moments later theres a bigflood coming your way Suitt says
Deputy Suitt says if there is water on the road your best bet is to takeanother route Especially at night you cant tell how deep that water is so why notavoid it all together Suitt says
If you cant find another way pull over to the side of the road until the storm subsidesTurn off your lights because you dont want anyone else to come up behind youthinking youre still driving Suitt says
The same advice goes for drivers who find themselves in the middle of a dust stormalong I-10 When you see a wall of dust approaching that is the time to take actionand pull off to the side of the roadway says Dustin Krugel of ADOT
Krugel says the road between Tucson and Casa Grande is especially prone to duststorms
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorgto showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages Thewebsite also includes a tip sheet which ADOT encourages drivers to print and keephandy in their vehicle
To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies -including electronic highway message boards social and traditional mediacommunication with ADOT staff and law enforcement officers in the field televisionand radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies - to keepinformation flowing to motorists
The most important thing to remember when driving in a dust storm or during heavyrains is to go slowly and be smart
Suitt says drivers who pass through flood barricades and get stuck could face up to a
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Poet and you know it ADOT seekshaboob haikus
Posted Thursday June 13 2013 804 am
Weslie Swift ABC 15 | 0 comments
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
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A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that followsthe traditional rules of three lines of five seven andfive syllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (includeHaboobHaiku) Facebook and the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videosabout dust storm safety on the campaign website
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This monsoon season drivers arereminded to lsquoPull Aside Stay Aliversquo
Posted Wednesday June 12 2013 100 am
Staff Reports | 0 comments
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15 ADOTalong with the Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television andradio public-education announcements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when theyencounter dust storms
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encounter dust storms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season driversand their passengers must do their part by planningahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better toalter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and adust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do notdrive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have totake and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku Anyone can channeltheir inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers of driving in duststorms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
-Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
-If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) and
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begin slowing down
-Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
-Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
-Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
-Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
-Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
-Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
-Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
-A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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PHOENIX (KGUN9-TV) - To raise awareness of the haboob hazard the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) ran a Haboob Haiku challenge asking for the 5-7-5 syllablepoems via social media
Haboob storms can become a major hazard for drivers and are most common during thesummer monsoon which began June 15
KGUN9 On Your Side put Producer Cailyn to the test this year and little did we know sheturned out to be quite the poet
Producer Cailyn had her haiku selected as of the of the 10 finalists
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Voting for the Haboob Haiku contest ends on Wednesday June 26
ADOT will announce the winner next Friday The winner doesnt get a prize but majorbragging rights
To vote for your favorite click here
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PHOENIX -- With the hottest day of theyear showing up earlier than usualmonsoon season is expected to arrivejust as quickly
While most of us delight in thesoaking rains that are synonymouswith the monsoon the season is also full of severe weather dangers thatcan damage property and threaten the safety of Arizonans said WendySmith-Reeve director of the Arizona Division of Emergency Management
Gov Jan Brewer proclaimed June 9-14 Moonsoon Awareness Week inArizona which is a week before the official beginning of monsoon seasonLasting until late September it consists of afternoon thunderstormsproducing lightning high winds and heavy rains It also includes weatherdangers like flash flooding or dust storms
Heres how you can get ready for Arizonas most notorious naturaldisaster
At home make sure you have enough food water and emergencysupplies on hand to last 72 hours in case the power goes out Flashlightsshould have extra batteries and first aid supplies should be readilyavailable
Items that can blow away in the wind such as outdoor fixtures furnitureand small trees should be secured
Also be sure to review your homeowners policy According to AAAstandard ones do not typically have flood coverage
On the road take particular caution when you see a dust stormapproaching The best thing to do is avoid driving into a wall of dustInstead pull to the side of the road as quickly as possible turn off yourlights and wait it out
However its better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions said John Halikowski director of the ArizonaDepartment of Transportation
To help increase awareness of safe driving ADOT is hosting its secondHaboob Haiku Challenge People can submit their 17-syllable poems via
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Haboob Haiku Year Two Dust storm poetryShakespeares got nothing on thisMore great haiku please
PHOENIX mdash As part of the Arizona Department ofTransportationrsquos efforts to spread the word about dust stormsafety the agency is once again asking people to channel theirinner poets and send in their haboob haikus
Haboob Haiku Year Two gets underway today through ADOTrsquossocial media sites ADOT first issued the Haboob HaikuChallenge last year as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo duststorm awareness campaign The challenge was such a smashingsuccess that worldwide media featured some of the 600 haikusubmissions The ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign re-launchedyesterday as part of Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week Thecampaign will run through the summer reminding drivers aboutthe dangers of dust storms and monsoon storms
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and five syllablesrespectively The haikus are designed to reinforce ADOTrsquos publicsafety message urging drivers to avoid driving into or through adust storm at all costs Drivers are instead encouraged to pull offthe roadway and wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drivewith reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in their haboob
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Some of the favorite haboob haikus from last year include
Yoursquore not a Jedi This is not Tatooine Luke Pull overnow manDust blows swirls and grows Roadways become dangerzones Pull over lights offWham bam dust storm jam Canrsquot see donrsquot drive pullover Lights out rsquotil all clear
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TUCSON (KGUN9-TV) - The countdown is on -- just 5 days until the official start of monsoonWhile there arent clouds yet first responders are preparing for natures fury
Water rescues are a scene all too common across southern Arizona during monsoon but theflooding doesnt have to lead to tragedy according to Dustin Krugel of the Arizona DOTDrivers need to take extra precaution said Krugel If there is significant amount of water onthe roadway its just not worth risking your car and potentially getting stuck into one of thesefloods and not only that it could potentially save your life
For firefighters training has already taken place so first responders can be prepared beforethe first drops hit the ground
The weather is going to bring rescues and thats not if its when it happens said Tucson FireCaptain Barrett Baker We have to be proactive and make sure everybody is fresh on the
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latest techniques that we are using and also the equipment With athletics you practicepractice practice that way when the game takes place you are not thinking you are reactingand its the same with monsoons and rescues
-- and rescues are just what firefighters are hoping to avoid this upcoming season
On average flash floods claim over 100 lives per year several of those in Arizona and withour severe weather season just around the corner first responders have one message turnaround dont drown
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Donrsquot drive in dust storms says ADOTPosted by John Wright June 11 2013
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The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can drive head-on into a duststorm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts to educatedrivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15th ADOT along withthe Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the National Weather Servicehas reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when they encounter dust storms
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ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information to drivers before they get caught in a low-visibility dust storm Thisyear the agencyrsquos top recommendation is to avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided This is a message that canrsquot be emphasizedenoughrdquo said ADOT Director John Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers and their passengers must do theirpart by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drivethrough dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take andremember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridor betweenPhoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdash includingelectronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staff and lawenforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies mdashto keep information flowing to motorists
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Dust storms can create hazards on the roadWednesday June 12 2013Posted 855 pm
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With the start of Arizonas monsoon season June 15comes the threat of dust storms while on the road
Dust storms form when strong winds of up to 60mph kick up sand and debris creating a wall of dustas high as several thousand feet
You can reduce visibility to zero so youre basicallydriving blind in a motor vehicle And that is not safeat all said Dustin Krugel spokesperson of theArizona Department of Transportation (ADOT)
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Making the Grade Movies with MitchMore than 100 dust storms have been reportedacross Arizona in the last decade and one to threedust storms will move through the Phoenix area peryear according to the National Oceanic andAtmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Be on the lookout for limited visibility And whenyour visibility starts getting reduced thats a goodtime for you to look for a safe place to pull over theside of the roadway Krugel said
ADOTs campaign is reminding drivers to Pull AsideStay Alive
Come to a complete stop Turn off all your lightsand set your emergency break And simply keepyour seatbelt buckled and wait out the storm saidKrugel
And one of the reasons we tell drivers to turn off alltheir vehicle lights--you dont want those vehiclesthat are trailing you to follow you thinking youre amoving vehicle
Its difficult to predict when and where these duststorms will hit and dust storms can form seeminglyout of nowhere but these safety tips can helpdrivers prepare for the sudden dangers
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Dust Storms Ramp up During the MonsoonStory by Georgia Davis
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Arizona typically experiences two dust storms seasons In the spring these storms are usually caused bylarge-scale weather systems moving across the state The second season comes with the monsoon
Monsoon related dust storms tend to be shorter in duration but they can be more intense It is during the
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monsoon when haboobs - with wind gusts up to 100 mph - are most likely to form
Many people are killed on the highway because either theydont pull off to the side or if they do theyleave their foot on the brake said Kirk Astroth the associate dean of the University of Arizona College ofAgriculture and Life Sciences
Astroth who took inspiration from similar apps warning about snow storms developed an app to alertmotorists about pending dust storms
Dustin Krugel public information officer at the Arizona Department of Transportation said the appalongside other tools such as the ADOT twitter feed overhead signs on the freeway the 511 dial upsystem and social media outlets are ways drivers can find out about dust storms before hitting the road
Our top recommendation is to avoid getting caught in one of those dust storms Krugel said However alot of these dust storms seem to strike out of nowhere
For those who do get caught in a dust storm Krugel recommended pulling off the paved roadway comingto a complete stop and turning off all of the lights This prevents other motorists from thinking the car isstill moving and possibly hitting it
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June 23 2013 1200 am bull Kimberly Matas Arizona Daily Star 0
Summer driving especially on highways sometimes can be dangerous
The sky is clear one minute then the next a wall of reddish-tan dust blocks out the sun envelopsthe roadway and drivers find themselves trapped in a haboob
Interstate 10 from Tucson north to Phoenix and east toward New Mexico are corridors where duststorms develop quickly and dust-related crashes have occurred
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Officials at the Arizona Department of Transportation suggest drivers alter travel plans to avoidsuch dangerous conditions but thats not always possible so the agency offers tips on its websitefor reducing the risks
The Pull Aside Stay Alive public awareness campaign educates drivers about what to do - andwhat not to do - if drivers encounter dust storms
Driving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided ADOT Director JohnHalikowski said in a news release During monsoon season drivers and their passengers mustdo their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Its better to alter travel plansthan to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if youre on the road and a dust stormsuddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm
Haboob Haiku Challenge
Someone over at ADOT was feeling whimsical when thinking of ways to spread the word aboutsummer driving hazards
For the second year the department has launched its Haboob Haiku Challenge encouragingpoets - and motorists - to create vivid messages in just 17 syllables to remind everyone about thedangers of driving during dust storms
Its part of the agencys Pull Aside Stay Alive campaign
The Japanese-style poems should follow the traditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables respectively
Throughout the summer ADOT will be accepting submissions on its social media sites Facebookthe ADOT blog and Twitter with the hashtag HaboobHaiku
Last year ADOT received 600 submissions including these favorites
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This is not Tatooine Luke
Pull over now man
bull Dust blows swirls and grows
Roadways become danger zones
Pull over lights off
bull Wham bam dust storm jam
Cant see dont drive pull over
Lights out til all clear
SOURCE Arizona Department of Transportation
Dust storms
Dust storms can develop quickly and unexpectedly
ADOT has tips for drivers who find themselves on the road when one blows in
bull Avoid driving into or through the dust storm
bull Check traffic immediately around the vehicle and begin slowing down
bull Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway And completely exitthe highway if possible
bull Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely offthe paved portion of the roadway
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bull Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away fromwhere other vehicles may travel
bull Turn off all vehicle lights including emergency flashers
bull Set the emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
bull Stay in the vehicle with seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Go to wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg for more dust storm driving tips and educational videos
SOURCE Arizona Department of Transportation
Contact reporter Kimberly Matas at kmatasazstarnetcom or at 573-4191
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ADOT invites you to haiku about haboobs File photo
As part of the Arizona Department ofTransportationrsquos efforts to spread the word aboutdust storm safety the agency is once again askingpeople to channel their inner poets and send in theirhaboob haikus
Haboob Haiku Year Two is underway throughADOTrsquos social media sites
ADOT first issued the Haboob Haiku Challenge lastyear as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo duststorm awareness campaign The challenge was sucha smashing success worldwide media featured someof the 600 haiku submissions
The ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign re-launchedTuesday as part of Arizona Monsoon AwarenessWeek The campaign runs through the summer reminding drivers about the dangers of dust storms andmonsoon storms
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry that follows the traditional rules of three lines of five sevenand five syllables respectively The haikus are designed to reinforce ADOTrsquos public safety message urgingdrivers to avoid driving into or through a dust storm at all costs Drivers are instead encouraged to pull offthe roadway and wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drive with reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in their haboob haikus to the following ADOT social media sites
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By Weslie Sw ift
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
Maricopa residents spotted the massive wall of dust moving intotheir area July 18Photographer Patrick ArvisoCopyright 2011 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved Thismaterial may not be published broadcast rewritten orredistributed
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during dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (include HaboobHaiku) Facebookand the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videos about dust storm safetyon the campaign website
Copyright 2013 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved This material may not be published broadcastrewritten or redistributed
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Monsoon 2013 Tips on staying safe
Posted Saturday June 15 2013 111 pm | Updated 403 amSun Jun 16 2013
By Brenda Carrasco Special to AFN | 0 comments
With the monsoon season officially beginningtomorrow June 15 Arizonans should be aware of thepossible dangers the monsoon can bring both on theroad and at home Thunderstorms flash floods heavyrain
zero-visibility haboobs are all severe weather thatwill be seen during the next couple of months
For the second year in a row the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) has teamed up with theGovernorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the ArizonaDepartment of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service for their campaign ldquoPull Aside StayAliverdquo Together they seek to educate Arizona driverson the dangers of being caught in a dust storm andon staying safe in dangerous driving conditions
Turning off all lights while pulling to the side of theroad is vital in avoiding accidents
ldquoDrivers tend to see the taillights and follow the lightand end up running into the back of the vehiclesrdquo
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bull A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability arealways the top factors in preventing crashes
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said ADOTrsquos Ryan Harding
Dust storms and other monsoon-related weathercan happen unexpectedly and motorists areencouraged to wait out the storms for their ownsafety
Remember that when there is a reported ldquoDustStorm Watchrdquo this means the conditions are ideal fora dust storm to form however when there is a ldquoDustStorm Warningrdquo a dust storm is imminent anddrivers should attempt to get off the road as soon aspossible
Flash floods can also cause great damage both toyou and your vehicle Arizonarsquos section 28-910 of theArizona Revised Statutes known as the ldquoStupidMotorist Lawrdquo states that motorists who decide tocross any barricade during flooding and whobecome stranded can be billed up to $2000 for theemergency services
Even if you believe your vehicle can make it acrosssafely it is better to avoid flooded streets andwashes as the fast moving current can potentiallyoverpower your vehicle
What many Arizonans donrsquot consider is the possibilityof their homes flooding AAA insurance encourageshomeowners to ldquoreview your homeownerrsquos policyEnsure they are protected against storm damageincluding a flood Standard homeownerrsquos policies donot have flood coveragerdquo
Heavy rain can cause major damage if the waterlevels get high enough Personal belongings such
as electronics furniture and your homersquos infrastructure can be damaged and without flood coverage thedamage will not be covered by your insurance
ldquoWhen it comes to flood insurance talk to your agent and check if you are in a specific high risk area sincethese can vary from specific areas and neighborhoodsrdquo said John Candaso from AAA
He said you can check if your Ahwatukee home is in a flood area by visiting floodsmartgov and filling out theflood risk profile
Arizona motorists will be notified of any dangerous weather this season via electronic highway boards newsand television stations and social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook ADOT also encouragesdrivers to spread the word on the importance of pulling over while caught in bad weather The ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo will be back this year on Twitter where users are encouraged to write their own Haiku about stayingsafe this monsoon season Use the hashtag HaboobHaiku for the chance to be retweeted by ArizonaDOTso others can view your poetry
bull Brenda Carrasco is a junior at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona
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bull Insurance policy Motorists generally need acomprehensive policy to be protected againststorm damage Liability coverage only forexample does not cover damage from hailwind or rain
bull Secure outdoor furniture fixtures and garbagecans Even in weak storms these easily canblow over causing damage to the objecthomes or people
bull Allow extra time to get to a destination Trafficis heavier in bad weather
bull Prepare for electrical surges and outagesProtect sensitive electronics such ascomputers gaming systems or televisions byusing surge protectors Also keep flashlightsand batteries handy
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Monsoon driving tips from ADOT
Posted Friday June 14 2013 800 am
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15
ADOT along with the Governorrsquos Office of HighwaySafety the Arizona Department of Public Safety andthe National Weather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull
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Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaignincluding television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do(and what not to do) when they encounter duststorms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers
and their passengers must do their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm
ldquoItrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the roadand a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku
Anyone can channel their inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers ofdriving in dust storms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
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Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) andbegin slowing down
Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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Some drivers get lucky crossing the water but chances are if youdont play it safe youll end up stranded Ive seen some washeswhere its just a little trickle and then a few moments later theres a bigflood coming your way Suitt says
Deputy Suitt says if there is water on the road your best bet is to takeanother route Especially at night you cant tell how deep that water is so why notavoid it all together Suitt says
If you cant find another way pull over to the side of the road until the storm subsidesTurn off your lights because you dont want anyone else to come up behind youthinking youre still driving Suitt says
The same advice goes for drivers who find themselves in the middle of a dust stormalong I-10 When you see a wall of dust approaching that is the time to take actionand pull off to the side of the roadway says Dustin Krugel of ADOT
Krugel says the road between Tucson and Casa Grande is especially prone to duststorms
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorgto showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages Thewebsite also includes a tip sheet which ADOT encourages drivers to print and keephandy in their vehicle
To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies -including electronic highway message boards social and traditional mediacommunication with ADOT staff and law enforcement officers in the field televisionand radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies - to keepinformation flowing to motorists
The most important thing to remember when driving in a dust storm or during heavyrains is to go slowly and be smart
Suitt says drivers who pass through flood barricades and get stuck could face up to a
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Poet and you know it ADOT seekshaboob haikus
Posted Thursday June 13 2013 804 am
Weslie Swift ABC 15 | 0 comments
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
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A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that followsthe traditional rules of three lines of five seven andfive syllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (includeHaboobHaiku) Facebook and the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videosabout dust storm safety on the campaign website
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This monsoon season drivers arereminded to lsquoPull Aside Stay Aliversquo
Posted Wednesday June 12 2013 100 am
Staff Reports | 0 comments
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15 ADOTalong with the Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television andradio public-education announcements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when theyencounter dust storms
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encounter dust storms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season driversand their passengers must do their part by planningahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better toalter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and adust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do notdrive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have totake and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku Anyone can channeltheir inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers of driving in duststorms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
-Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
-If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) and
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begin slowing down
-Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
-Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
-Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
-Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
-Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
-Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
-Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
-A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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PHOENIX (KGUN9-TV) - To raise awareness of the haboob hazard the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) ran a Haboob Haiku challenge asking for the 5-7-5 syllablepoems via social media
Haboob storms can become a major hazard for drivers and are most common during thesummer monsoon which began June 15
KGUN9 On Your Side put Producer Cailyn to the test this year and little did we know sheturned out to be quite the poet
Producer Cailyn had her haiku selected as of the of the 10 finalists
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Voting for the Haboob Haiku contest ends on Wednesday June 26
ADOT will announce the winner next Friday The winner doesnt get a prize but majorbragging rights
To vote for your favorite click here
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PHOENIX -- With the hottest day of theyear showing up earlier than usualmonsoon season is expected to arrivejust as quickly
While most of us delight in thesoaking rains that are synonymouswith the monsoon the season is also full of severe weather dangers thatcan damage property and threaten the safety of Arizonans said WendySmith-Reeve director of the Arizona Division of Emergency Management
Gov Jan Brewer proclaimed June 9-14 Moonsoon Awareness Week inArizona which is a week before the official beginning of monsoon seasonLasting until late September it consists of afternoon thunderstormsproducing lightning high winds and heavy rains It also includes weatherdangers like flash flooding or dust storms
Heres how you can get ready for Arizonas most notorious naturaldisaster
At home make sure you have enough food water and emergencysupplies on hand to last 72 hours in case the power goes out Flashlightsshould have extra batteries and first aid supplies should be readilyavailable
Items that can blow away in the wind such as outdoor fixtures furnitureand small trees should be secured
Also be sure to review your homeowners policy According to AAAstandard ones do not typically have flood coverage
On the road take particular caution when you see a dust stormapproaching The best thing to do is avoid driving into a wall of dustInstead pull to the side of the road as quickly as possible turn off yourlights and wait it out
However its better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions said John Halikowski director of the ArizonaDepartment of Transportation
To help increase awareness of safe driving ADOT is hosting its secondHaboob Haiku Challenge People can submit their 17-syllable poems via
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Haboob Haiku Year Two Dust storm poetryShakespeares got nothing on thisMore great haiku please
PHOENIX mdash As part of the Arizona Department ofTransportationrsquos efforts to spread the word about dust stormsafety the agency is once again asking people to channel theirinner poets and send in their haboob haikus
Haboob Haiku Year Two gets underway today through ADOTrsquossocial media sites ADOT first issued the Haboob HaikuChallenge last year as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo duststorm awareness campaign The challenge was such a smashingsuccess that worldwide media featured some of the 600 haikusubmissions The ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign re-launchedyesterday as part of Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week Thecampaign will run through the summer reminding drivers aboutthe dangers of dust storms and monsoon storms
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and five syllablesrespectively The haikus are designed to reinforce ADOTrsquos publicsafety message urging drivers to avoid driving into or through adust storm at all costs Drivers are instead encouraged to pull offthe roadway and wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drivewith reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in their haboob
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Some of the favorite haboob haikus from last year include
Yoursquore not a Jedi This is not Tatooine Luke Pull overnow manDust blows swirls and grows Roadways become dangerzones Pull over lights offWham bam dust storm jam Canrsquot see donrsquot drive pullover Lights out rsquotil all clear
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TUCSON (KGUN9-TV) - The countdown is on -- just 5 days until the official start of monsoonWhile there arent clouds yet first responders are preparing for natures fury
Water rescues are a scene all too common across southern Arizona during monsoon but theflooding doesnt have to lead to tragedy according to Dustin Krugel of the Arizona DOTDrivers need to take extra precaution said Krugel If there is significant amount of water onthe roadway its just not worth risking your car and potentially getting stuck into one of thesefloods and not only that it could potentially save your life
For firefighters training has already taken place so first responders can be prepared beforethe first drops hit the ground
The weather is going to bring rescues and thats not if its when it happens said Tucson FireCaptain Barrett Baker We have to be proactive and make sure everybody is fresh on the
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latest techniques that we are using and also the equipment With athletics you practicepractice practice that way when the game takes place you are not thinking you are reactingand its the same with monsoons and rescues
-- and rescues are just what firefighters are hoping to avoid this upcoming season
On average flash floods claim over 100 lives per year several of those in Arizona and withour severe weather season just around the corner first responders have one message turnaround dont drown
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Donrsquot drive in dust storms says ADOTPosted by John Wright June 11 2013
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The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can drive head-on into a duststorm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts to educatedrivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15th ADOT along withthe Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the National Weather Servicehas reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when they encounter dust storms
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ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information to drivers before they get caught in a low-visibility dust storm Thisyear the agencyrsquos top recommendation is to avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided This is a message that canrsquot be emphasizedenoughrdquo said ADOT Director John Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers and their passengers must do theirpart by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drivethrough dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take andremember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridor betweenPhoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdash includingelectronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staff and lawenforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies mdashto keep information flowing to motorists
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Dust storms can create hazards on the roadWednesday June 12 2013Posted 855 pm
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With the start of Arizonas monsoon season June 15comes the threat of dust storms while on the road
Dust storms form when strong winds of up to 60mph kick up sand and debris creating a wall of dustas high as several thousand feet
You can reduce visibility to zero so youre basicallydriving blind in a motor vehicle And that is not safeat all said Dustin Krugel spokesperson of theArizona Department of Transportation (ADOT)
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Making the Grade Movies with MitchMore than 100 dust storms have been reportedacross Arizona in the last decade and one to threedust storms will move through the Phoenix area peryear according to the National Oceanic andAtmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Be on the lookout for limited visibility And whenyour visibility starts getting reduced thats a goodtime for you to look for a safe place to pull over theside of the roadway Krugel said
ADOTs campaign is reminding drivers to Pull AsideStay Alive
Come to a complete stop Turn off all your lightsand set your emergency break And simply keepyour seatbelt buckled and wait out the storm saidKrugel
And one of the reasons we tell drivers to turn off alltheir vehicle lights--you dont want those vehiclesthat are trailing you to follow you thinking youre amoving vehicle
Its difficult to predict when and where these duststorms will hit and dust storms can form seeminglyout of nowhere but these safety tips can helpdrivers prepare for the sudden dangers
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Dust Storms Ramp up During the MonsoonStory by Georgia Davis
June 25 2013
Arizona typically experiences two dust storms seasons In the spring these storms are usually caused bylarge-scale weather systems moving across the state The second season comes with the monsoon
Monsoon related dust storms tend to be shorter in duration but they can be more intense It is during the
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monsoon when haboobs - with wind gusts up to 100 mph - are most likely to form
Many people are killed on the highway because either theydont pull off to the side or if they do theyleave their foot on the brake said Kirk Astroth the associate dean of the University of Arizona College ofAgriculture and Life Sciences
Astroth who took inspiration from similar apps warning about snow storms developed an app to alertmotorists about pending dust storms
Dustin Krugel public information officer at the Arizona Department of Transportation said the appalongside other tools such as the ADOT twitter feed overhead signs on the freeway the 511 dial upsystem and social media outlets are ways drivers can find out about dust storms before hitting the road
Our top recommendation is to avoid getting caught in one of those dust storms Krugel said However alot of these dust storms seem to strike out of nowhere
For those who do get caught in a dust storm Krugel recommended pulling off the paved roadway comingto a complete stop and turning off all of the lights This prevents other motorists from thinking the car isstill moving and possibly hitting it
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June 23 2013 1200 am bull Kimberly Matas Arizona Daily Star 0
Summer driving especially on highways sometimes can be dangerous
The sky is clear one minute then the next a wall of reddish-tan dust blocks out the sun envelopsthe roadway and drivers find themselves trapped in a haboob
Interstate 10 from Tucson north to Phoenix and east toward New Mexico are corridors where duststorms develop quickly and dust-related crashes have occurred
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Officials at the Arizona Department of Transportation suggest drivers alter travel plans to avoidsuch dangerous conditions but thats not always possible so the agency offers tips on its websitefor reducing the risks
The Pull Aside Stay Alive public awareness campaign educates drivers about what to do - andwhat not to do - if drivers encounter dust storms
Driving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided ADOT Director JohnHalikowski said in a news release During monsoon season drivers and their passengers mustdo their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Its better to alter travel plansthan to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if youre on the road and a dust stormsuddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm
Haboob Haiku Challenge
Someone over at ADOT was feeling whimsical when thinking of ways to spread the word aboutsummer driving hazards
For the second year the department has launched its Haboob Haiku Challenge encouragingpoets - and motorists - to create vivid messages in just 17 syllables to remind everyone about thedangers of driving during dust storms
Its part of the agencys Pull Aside Stay Alive campaign
The Japanese-style poems should follow the traditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables respectively
Throughout the summer ADOT will be accepting submissions on its social media sites Facebookthe ADOT blog and Twitter with the hashtag HaboobHaiku
Last year ADOT received 600 submissions including these favorites
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This is not Tatooine Luke
Pull over now man
bull Dust blows swirls and grows
Roadways become danger zones
Pull over lights off
bull Wham bam dust storm jam
Cant see dont drive pull over
Lights out til all clear
SOURCE Arizona Department of Transportation
Dust storms
Dust storms can develop quickly and unexpectedly
ADOT has tips for drivers who find themselves on the road when one blows in
bull Avoid driving into or through the dust storm
bull Check traffic immediately around the vehicle and begin slowing down
bull Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway And completely exitthe highway if possible
bull Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely offthe paved portion of the roadway
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bull Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away fromwhere other vehicles may travel
bull Turn off all vehicle lights including emergency flashers
bull Set the emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
bull Stay in the vehicle with seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Go to wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg for more dust storm driving tips and educational videos
SOURCE Arizona Department of Transportation
Contact reporter Kimberly Matas at kmatasazstarnetcom or at 573-4191
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ADOT invites you to haiku about haboobs File photo
As part of the Arizona Department ofTransportationrsquos efforts to spread the word aboutdust storm safety the agency is once again askingpeople to channel their inner poets and send in theirhaboob haikus
Haboob Haiku Year Two is underway throughADOTrsquos social media sites
ADOT first issued the Haboob Haiku Challenge lastyear as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo duststorm awareness campaign The challenge was sucha smashing success worldwide media featured someof the 600 haiku submissions
The ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign re-launchedTuesday as part of Arizona Monsoon AwarenessWeek The campaign runs through the summer reminding drivers about the dangers of dust storms andmonsoon storms
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry that follows the traditional rules of three lines of five sevenand five syllables respectively The haikus are designed to reinforce ADOTrsquos public safety message urgingdrivers to avoid driving into or through a dust storm at all costs Drivers are instead encouraged to pull offthe roadway and wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drive with reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in their haboob haikus to the following ADOT social media sites
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Some of the favorite haboob haikus from last year include
Yoursquore not a Jedi This is not Tatooine Luke Pull over now manDust blows swirls and grows Roadways become danger zones Pull over lights offWham bam dust storm jam Canrsquot see donrsquot drive pull over Lights out rsquotil all clear
Dust storm driving tips and educational videos can be found at wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg
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By Weslie Sw ift
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
Maricopa residents spotted the massive wall of dust moving intotheir area July 18Photographer Patrick ArvisoCopyright 2011 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved Thismaterial may not be published broadcast rewritten orredistributed
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during dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (include HaboobHaiku) Facebookand the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videos about dust storm safetyon the campaign website
Copyright 2013 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved This material may not be published broadcastrewritten or redistributed
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Monsoon 2013 Tips on staying safe
Posted Saturday June 15 2013 111 pm | Updated 403 amSun Jun 16 2013
By Brenda Carrasco Special to AFN | 0 comments
With the monsoon season officially beginningtomorrow June 15 Arizonans should be aware of thepossible dangers the monsoon can bring both on theroad and at home Thunderstorms flash floods heavyrain
zero-visibility haboobs are all severe weather thatwill be seen during the next couple of months
For the second year in a row the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) has teamed up with theGovernorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the ArizonaDepartment of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service for their campaign ldquoPull Aside StayAliverdquo Together they seek to educate Arizona driverson the dangers of being caught in a dust storm andon staying safe in dangerous driving conditions
Turning off all lights while pulling to the side of theroad is vital in avoiding accidents
ldquoDrivers tend to see the taillights and follow the lightand end up running into the back of the vehiclesrdquo
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bull A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability arealways the top factors in preventing crashes
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said ADOTrsquos Ryan Harding
Dust storms and other monsoon-related weathercan happen unexpectedly and motorists areencouraged to wait out the storms for their ownsafety
Remember that when there is a reported ldquoDustStorm Watchrdquo this means the conditions are ideal fora dust storm to form however when there is a ldquoDustStorm Warningrdquo a dust storm is imminent anddrivers should attempt to get off the road as soon aspossible
Flash floods can also cause great damage both toyou and your vehicle Arizonarsquos section 28-910 of theArizona Revised Statutes known as the ldquoStupidMotorist Lawrdquo states that motorists who decide tocross any barricade during flooding and whobecome stranded can be billed up to $2000 for theemergency services
Even if you believe your vehicle can make it acrosssafely it is better to avoid flooded streets andwashes as the fast moving current can potentiallyoverpower your vehicle
What many Arizonans donrsquot consider is the possibilityof their homes flooding AAA insurance encourageshomeowners to ldquoreview your homeownerrsquos policyEnsure they are protected against storm damageincluding a flood Standard homeownerrsquos policies donot have flood coveragerdquo
Heavy rain can cause major damage if the waterlevels get high enough Personal belongings such
as electronics furniture and your homersquos infrastructure can be damaged and without flood coverage thedamage will not be covered by your insurance
ldquoWhen it comes to flood insurance talk to your agent and check if you are in a specific high risk area sincethese can vary from specific areas and neighborhoodsrdquo said John Candaso from AAA
He said you can check if your Ahwatukee home is in a flood area by visiting floodsmartgov and filling out theflood risk profile
Arizona motorists will be notified of any dangerous weather this season via electronic highway boards newsand television stations and social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook ADOT also encouragesdrivers to spread the word on the importance of pulling over while caught in bad weather The ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo will be back this year on Twitter where users are encouraged to write their own Haiku about stayingsafe this monsoon season Use the hashtag HaboobHaiku for the chance to be retweeted by ArizonaDOTso others can view your poetry
bull Brenda Carrasco is a junior at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona
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bull Secure outdoor furniture fixtures and garbagecans Even in weak storms these easily canblow over causing damage to the objecthomes or people
bull Allow extra time to get to a destination Trafficis heavier in bad weather
bull Prepare for electrical surges and outagesProtect sensitive electronics such ascomputers gaming systems or televisions byusing surge protectors Also keep flashlightsand batteries handy
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Monsoon driving tips from ADOT
Posted Friday June 14 2013 800 am
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15
ADOT along with the Governorrsquos Office of HighwaySafety the Arizona Department of Public Safety andthe National Weather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull
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Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaignincluding television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do(and what not to do) when they encounter duststorms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers
and their passengers must do their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm
ldquoItrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the roadand a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku
Anyone can channel their inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers ofdriving in dust storms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
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Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) andbegin slowing down
Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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Some drivers get lucky crossing the water but chances are if youdont play it safe youll end up stranded Ive seen some washeswhere its just a little trickle and then a few moments later theres a bigflood coming your way Suitt says
Deputy Suitt says if there is water on the road your best bet is to takeanother route Especially at night you cant tell how deep that water is so why notavoid it all together Suitt says
If you cant find another way pull over to the side of the road until the storm subsidesTurn off your lights because you dont want anyone else to come up behind youthinking youre still driving Suitt says
The same advice goes for drivers who find themselves in the middle of a dust stormalong I-10 When you see a wall of dust approaching that is the time to take actionand pull off to the side of the roadway says Dustin Krugel of ADOT
Krugel says the road between Tucson and Casa Grande is especially prone to duststorms
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorgto showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages Thewebsite also includes a tip sheet which ADOT encourages drivers to print and keephandy in their vehicle
To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies -including electronic highway message boards social and traditional mediacommunication with ADOT staff and law enforcement officers in the field televisionand radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies - to keepinformation flowing to motorists
The most important thing to remember when driving in a dust storm or during heavyrains is to go slowly and be smart
Suitt says drivers who pass through flood barricades and get stuck could face up to a
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Poet and you know it ADOT seekshaboob haikus
Posted Thursday June 13 2013 804 am
Weslie Swift ABC 15 | 0 comments
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
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A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that followsthe traditional rules of three lines of five seven andfive syllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (includeHaboobHaiku) Facebook and the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videosabout dust storm safety on the campaign website
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This monsoon season drivers arereminded to lsquoPull Aside Stay Aliversquo
Posted Wednesday June 12 2013 100 am
Staff Reports | 0 comments
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15 ADOTalong with the Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television andradio public-education announcements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when theyencounter dust storms
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encounter dust storms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season driversand their passengers must do their part by planningahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better toalter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and adust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do notdrive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have totake and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku Anyone can channeltheir inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers of driving in duststorms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
-Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
-If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) and
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begin slowing down
-Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
-Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
-Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
-Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
-Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
-Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
-Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
-A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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PHOENIX (KGUN9-TV) - To raise awareness of the haboob hazard the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) ran a Haboob Haiku challenge asking for the 5-7-5 syllablepoems via social media
Haboob storms can become a major hazard for drivers and are most common during thesummer monsoon which began June 15
KGUN9 On Your Side put Producer Cailyn to the test this year and little did we know sheturned out to be quite the poet
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Voting for the Haboob Haiku contest ends on Wednesday June 26
ADOT will announce the winner next Friday The winner doesnt get a prize but majorbragging rights
To vote for your favorite click here
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Haboob Haiku Year Two Dust storm poetryShakespeares got nothing on thisMore great haiku please
PHOENIX mdash As part of the Arizona Department ofTransportationrsquos efforts to spread the word about dust stormsafety the agency is once again asking people to channel theirinner poets and send in their haboob haikus
Haboob Haiku Year Two gets underway today through ADOTrsquossocial media sites ADOT first issued the Haboob HaikuChallenge last year as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo duststorm awareness campaign The challenge was such a smashingsuccess that worldwide media featured some of the 600 haikusubmissions The ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign re-launchedyesterday as part of Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week Thecampaign will run through the summer reminding drivers aboutthe dangers of dust storms and monsoon storms
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and five syllablesrespectively The haikus are designed to reinforce ADOTrsquos publicsafety message urging drivers to avoid driving into or through adust storm at all costs Drivers are instead encouraged to pull offthe roadway and wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drivewith reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in their haboob
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haikus to the following ADOT social media sites
Twitter use HaboobHaikuFacebookADOT Blog
Some of the favorite haboob haikus from last year include
Yoursquore not a Jedi This is not Tatooine Luke Pull overnow manDust blows swirls and grows Roadways become dangerzones Pull over lights offWham bam dust storm jam Canrsquot see donrsquot drive pullover Lights out rsquotil all clear
Dust storm driving tips and educational videos can be found atwwwPullAsideStayAliveorg
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Water rescues are a scene all too common across southern Arizona during monsoon but theflooding doesnt have to lead to tragedy according to Dustin Krugel of the Arizona DOTDrivers need to take extra precaution said Krugel If there is significant amount of water onthe roadway its just not worth risking your car and potentially getting stuck into one of thesefloods and not only that it could potentially save your life
For firefighters training has already taken place so first responders can be prepared beforethe first drops hit the ground
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Donrsquot drive in dust storms says ADOTPosted by John Wright June 11 2013
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The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can drive head-on into a duststorm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts to educatedrivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15th ADOT along withthe Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the National Weather Servicehas reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when they encounter dust storms
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ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information to drivers before they get caught in a low-visibility dust storm Thisyear the agencyrsquos top recommendation is to avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided This is a message that canrsquot be emphasizedenoughrdquo said ADOT Director John Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers and their passengers must do theirpart by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drivethrough dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take andremember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridor betweenPhoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdash includingelectronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staff and lawenforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies mdashto keep information flowing to motorists
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Dust storms can create hazards on the roadWednesday June 12 2013Posted 855 pm
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With the start of Arizonas monsoon season June 15comes the threat of dust storms while on the road
Dust storms form when strong winds of up to 60mph kick up sand and debris creating a wall of dustas high as several thousand feet
You can reduce visibility to zero so youre basicallydriving blind in a motor vehicle And that is not safeat all said Dustin Krugel spokesperson of theArizona Department of Transportation (ADOT)
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Making the Grade Movies with MitchMore than 100 dust storms have been reportedacross Arizona in the last decade and one to threedust storms will move through the Phoenix area peryear according to the National Oceanic andAtmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Be on the lookout for limited visibility And whenyour visibility starts getting reduced thats a goodtime for you to look for a safe place to pull over theside of the roadway Krugel said
ADOTs campaign is reminding drivers to Pull AsideStay Alive
Come to a complete stop Turn off all your lightsand set your emergency break And simply keepyour seatbelt buckled and wait out the storm saidKrugel
And one of the reasons we tell drivers to turn off alltheir vehicle lights--you dont want those vehiclesthat are trailing you to follow you thinking youre amoving vehicle
Its difficult to predict when and where these duststorms will hit and dust storms can form seeminglyout of nowhere but these safety tips can helpdrivers prepare for the sudden dangers
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Arizona typically experiences two dust storms seasons In the spring these storms are usually caused bylarge-scale weather systems moving across the state The second season comes with the monsoon
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monsoon when haboobs - with wind gusts up to 100 mph - are most likely to form
Many people are killed on the highway because either theydont pull off to the side or if they do theyleave their foot on the brake said Kirk Astroth the associate dean of the University of Arizona College ofAgriculture and Life Sciences
Astroth who took inspiration from similar apps warning about snow storms developed an app to alertmotorists about pending dust storms
Dustin Krugel public information officer at the Arizona Department of Transportation said the appalongside other tools such as the ADOT twitter feed overhead signs on the freeway the 511 dial upsystem and social media outlets are ways drivers can find out about dust storms before hitting the road
Our top recommendation is to avoid getting caught in one of those dust storms Krugel said However alot of these dust storms seem to strike out of nowhere
For those who do get caught in a dust storm Krugel recommended pulling off the paved roadway comingto a complete stop and turning off all of the lights This prevents other motorists from thinking the car isstill moving and possibly hitting it
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June 23 2013 1200 am bull Kimberly Matas Arizona Daily Star 0
Summer driving especially on highways sometimes can be dangerous
The sky is clear one minute then the next a wall of reddish-tan dust blocks out the sun envelopsthe roadway and drivers find themselves trapped in a haboob
Interstate 10 from Tucson north to Phoenix and east toward New Mexico are corridors where duststorms develop quickly and dust-related crashes have occurred
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Officials at the Arizona Department of Transportation suggest drivers alter travel plans to avoidsuch dangerous conditions but thats not always possible so the agency offers tips on its websitefor reducing the risks
The Pull Aside Stay Alive public awareness campaign educates drivers about what to do - andwhat not to do - if drivers encounter dust storms
Driving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided ADOT Director JohnHalikowski said in a news release During monsoon season drivers and their passengers mustdo their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Its better to alter travel plansthan to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if youre on the road and a dust stormsuddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm
Haboob Haiku Challenge
Someone over at ADOT was feeling whimsical when thinking of ways to spread the word aboutsummer driving hazards
For the second year the department has launched its Haboob Haiku Challenge encouragingpoets - and motorists - to create vivid messages in just 17 syllables to remind everyone about thedangers of driving during dust storms
Its part of the agencys Pull Aside Stay Alive campaign
The Japanese-style poems should follow the traditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables respectively
Throughout the summer ADOT will be accepting submissions on its social media sites Facebookthe ADOT blog and Twitter with the hashtag HaboobHaiku
Last year ADOT received 600 submissions including these favorites
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This is not Tatooine Luke
Pull over now man
bull Dust blows swirls and grows
Roadways become danger zones
Pull over lights off
bull Wham bam dust storm jam
Cant see dont drive pull over
Lights out til all clear
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Dust storms
Dust storms can develop quickly and unexpectedly
ADOT has tips for drivers who find themselves on the road when one blows in
bull Avoid driving into or through the dust storm
bull Check traffic immediately around the vehicle and begin slowing down
bull Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway And completely exitthe highway if possible
bull Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely offthe paved portion of the roadway
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bull Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away fromwhere other vehicles may travel
bull Turn off all vehicle lights including emergency flashers
bull Set the emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
bull Stay in the vehicle with seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Go to wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg for more dust storm driving tips and educational videos
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Contact reporter Kimberly Matas at kmatasazstarnetcom or at 573-4191
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ADOT invites you to haiku about haboobs File photo
As part of the Arizona Department ofTransportationrsquos efforts to spread the word aboutdust storm safety the agency is once again askingpeople to channel their inner poets and send in theirhaboob haikus
Haboob Haiku Year Two is underway throughADOTrsquos social media sites
ADOT first issued the Haboob Haiku Challenge lastyear as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo duststorm awareness campaign The challenge was sucha smashing success worldwide media featured someof the 600 haiku submissions
The ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign re-launchedTuesday as part of Arizona Monsoon AwarenessWeek The campaign runs through the summer reminding drivers about the dangers of dust storms andmonsoon storms
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry that follows the traditional rules of three lines of five sevenand five syllables respectively The haikus are designed to reinforce ADOTrsquos public safety message urgingdrivers to avoid driving into or through a dust storm at all costs Drivers are instead encouraged to pull offthe roadway and wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drive with reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in their haboob haikus to the following ADOT social media sites
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Some of the favorite haboob haikus from last year include
Yoursquore not a Jedi This is not Tatooine Luke Pull over now manDust blows swirls and grows Roadways become danger zones Pull over lights offWham bam dust storm jam Canrsquot see donrsquot drive pull over Lights out rsquotil all clear
Dust storm driving tips and educational videos can be found at wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg
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PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
Maricopa residents spotted the massive wall of dust moving intotheir area July 18Photographer Patrick ArvisoCopyright 2011 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved Thismaterial may not be published broadcast rewritten orredistributed
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during dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (include HaboobHaiku) Facebookand the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videos about dust storm safetyon the campaign website
Copyright 2013 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved This material may not be published broadcastrewritten or redistributed
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Monsoon 2013 Tips on staying safe
Posted Saturday June 15 2013 111 pm | Updated 403 amSun Jun 16 2013
By Brenda Carrasco Special to AFN | 0 comments
With the monsoon season officially beginningtomorrow June 15 Arizonans should be aware of thepossible dangers the monsoon can bring both on theroad and at home Thunderstorms flash floods heavyrain
zero-visibility haboobs are all severe weather thatwill be seen during the next couple of months
For the second year in a row the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) has teamed up with theGovernorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the ArizonaDepartment of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service for their campaign ldquoPull Aside StayAliverdquo Together they seek to educate Arizona driverson the dangers of being caught in a dust storm andon staying safe in dangerous driving conditions
Turning off all lights while pulling to the side of theroad is vital in avoiding accidents
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bull A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability arealways the top factors in preventing crashes
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said ADOTrsquos Ryan Harding
Dust storms and other monsoon-related weathercan happen unexpectedly and motorists areencouraged to wait out the storms for their ownsafety
Remember that when there is a reported ldquoDustStorm Watchrdquo this means the conditions are ideal fora dust storm to form however when there is a ldquoDustStorm Warningrdquo a dust storm is imminent anddrivers should attempt to get off the road as soon aspossible
Flash floods can also cause great damage both toyou and your vehicle Arizonarsquos section 28-910 of theArizona Revised Statutes known as the ldquoStupidMotorist Lawrdquo states that motorists who decide tocross any barricade during flooding and whobecome stranded can be billed up to $2000 for theemergency services
Even if you believe your vehicle can make it acrosssafely it is better to avoid flooded streets andwashes as the fast moving current can potentiallyoverpower your vehicle
What many Arizonans donrsquot consider is the possibilityof their homes flooding AAA insurance encourageshomeowners to ldquoreview your homeownerrsquos policyEnsure they are protected against storm damageincluding a flood Standard homeownerrsquos policies donot have flood coveragerdquo
Heavy rain can cause major damage if the waterlevels get high enough Personal belongings such
as electronics furniture and your homersquos infrastructure can be damaged and without flood coverage thedamage will not be covered by your insurance
ldquoWhen it comes to flood insurance talk to your agent and check if you are in a specific high risk area sincethese can vary from specific areas and neighborhoodsrdquo said John Candaso from AAA
He said you can check if your Ahwatukee home is in a flood area by visiting floodsmartgov and filling out theflood risk profile
Arizona motorists will be notified of any dangerous weather this season via electronic highway boards newsand television stations and social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook ADOT also encouragesdrivers to spread the word on the importance of pulling over while caught in bad weather The ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo will be back this year on Twitter where users are encouraged to write their own Haiku about stayingsafe this monsoon season Use the hashtag HaboobHaiku for the chance to be retweeted by ArizonaDOTso others can view your poetry
bull Brenda Carrasco is a junior at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona
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bull Secure outdoor furniture fixtures and garbagecans Even in weak storms these easily canblow over causing damage to the objecthomes or people
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Monsoon driving tips from ADOT
Posted Friday June 14 2013 800 am
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15
ADOT along with the Governorrsquos Office of HighwaySafety the Arizona Department of Public Safety andthe National Weather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull
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Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaignincluding television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do(and what not to do) when they encounter duststorms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers
and their passengers must do their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm
ldquoItrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the roadand a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku
Anyone can channel their inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers ofdriving in dust storms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
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Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) andbegin slowing down
Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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Monsoon Safety how to avoid becoming astupid motoristPosted Jun 11 2013 703 AM by Samantha Ptashkin Updated Jun 11 2013 713 AM
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TUCSON- When the clouds roll in and lightning strikes Tucson roadsturn dangerous
Its hard to tell how fast the water is going to rise says Deputy TracySuitt of the Pima County Sheriffs Department
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Some drivers get lucky crossing the water but chances are if youdont play it safe youll end up stranded Ive seen some washeswhere its just a little trickle and then a few moments later theres a bigflood coming your way Suitt says
Deputy Suitt says if there is water on the road your best bet is to takeanother route Especially at night you cant tell how deep that water is so why notavoid it all together Suitt says
If you cant find another way pull over to the side of the road until the storm subsidesTurn off your lights because you dont want anyone else to come up behind youthinking youre still driving Suitt says
The same advice goes for drivers who find themselves in the middle of a dust stormalong I-10 When you see a wall of dust approaching that is the time to take actionand pull off to the side of the roadway says Dustin Krugel of ADOT
Krugel says the road between Tucson and Casa Grande is especially prone to duststorms
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorgto showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages Thewebsite also includes a tip sheet which ADOT encourages drivers to print and keephandy in their vehicle
To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies -including electronic highway message boards social and traditional mediacommunication with ADOT staff and law enforcement officers in the field televisionand radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies - to keepinformation flowing to motorists
The most important thing to remember when driving in a dust storm or during heavyrains is to go slowly and be smart
Suitt says drivers who pass through flood barricades and get stuck could face up to a
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Poet and you know it ADOT seekshaboob haikus
Posted Thursday June 13 2013 804 am
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PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
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A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that followsthe traditional rules of three lines of five seven andfive syllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (includeHaboobHaiku) Facebook and the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videosabout dust storm safety on the campaign website
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This monsoon season drivers arereminded to lsquoPull Aside Stay Aliversquo
Posted Wednesday June 12 2013 100 am
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The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15 ADOTalong with the Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television andradio public-education announcements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when theyencounter dust storms
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encounter dust storms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season driversand their passengers must do their part by planningahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better toalter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and adust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do notdrive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have totake and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku Anyone can channeltheir inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers of driving in duststorms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
-Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
-If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) and
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begin slowing down
-Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
-Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
-Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
-Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
-Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
-Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
-Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
-A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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Vote for your favorite Haboob HaikuBy Ina RonquilloCREATED JUN 25 2013
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PHOENIX (KGUN9-TV) - To raise awareness of the haboob hazard the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) ran a Haboob Haiku challenge asking for the 5-7-5 syllablepoems via social media
Haboob storms can become a major hazard for drivers and are most common during thesummer monsoon which began June 15
KGUN9 On Your Side put Producer Cailyn to the test this year and little did we know sheturned out to be quite the poet
Producer Cailyn had her haiku selected as of the of the 10 finalists
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Voting for the Haboob Haiku contest ends on Wednesday June 26
ADOT will announce the winner next Friday The winner doesnt get a prize but majorbragging rights
To vote for your favorite click here
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Become a poet with Haboob Haiku
Haboob Haiku Year Two
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Haboob Haiku Year Two Dust storm poetryShakespeares got nothing on thisMore great haiku please
PHOENIX mdash As part of the Arizona Department ofTransportationrsquos efforts to spread the word about dust stormsafety the agency is once again asking people to channel theirinner poets and send in their haboob haikus
Haboob Haiku Year Two gets underway today through ADOTrsquossocial media sites ADOT first issued the Haboob HaikuChallenge last year as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo duststorm awareness campaign The challenge was such a smashingsuccess that worldwide media featured some of the 600 haikusubmissions The ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign re-launchedyesterday as part of Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week Thecampaign will run through the summer reminding drivers aboutthe dangers of dust storms and monsoon storms
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and five syllablesrespectively The haikus are designed to reinforce ADOTrsquos publicsafety message urging drivers to avoid driving into or through adust storm at all costs Drivers are instead encouraged to pull offthe roadway and wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drivewith reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in their haboob
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Some of the favorite haboob haikus from last year include
Yoursquore not a Jedi This is not Tatooine Luke Pull overnow manDust blows swirls and grows Roadways become dangerzones Pull over lights offWham bam dust storm jam Canrsquot see donrsquot drive pullover Lights out rsquotil all clear
Dust storm driving tips and educational videos can be found atwwwPullAsideStayAliveorg
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TUCSON (KGUN9-TV) - The countdown is on -- just 5 days until the official start of monsoonWhile there arent clouds yet first responders are preparing for natures fury
Water rescues are a scene all too common across southern Arizona during monsoon but theflooding doesnt have to lead to tragedy according to Dustin Krugel of the Arizona DOTDrivers need to take extra precaution said Krugel If there is significant amount of water onthe roadway its just not worth risking your car and potentially getting stuck into one of thesefloods and not only that it could potentially save your life
For firefighters training has already taken place so first responders can be prepared beforethe first drops hit the ground
The weather is going to bring rescues and thats not if its when it happens said Tucson FireCaptain Barrett Baker We have to be proactive and make sure everybody is fresh on the
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On average flash floods claim over 100 lives per year several of those in Arizona and withour severe weather season just around the corner first responders have one message turnaround dont drown
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Donrsquot drive in dust storms says ADOTPosted by John Wright June 11 2013
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The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can drive head-on into a duststorm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts to educatedrivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15th ADOT along withthe Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the National Weather Servicehas reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when they encounter dust storms
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ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information to drivers before they get caught in a low-visibility dust storm Thisyear the agencyrsquos top recommendation is to avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided This is a message that canrsquot be emphasizedenoughrdquo said ADOT Director John Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers and their passengers must do theirpart by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drivethrough dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take andremember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridor betweenPhoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdash includingelectronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staff and lawenforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies mdashto keep information flowing to motorists
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Dust storms can create hazards on the roadWednesday June 12 2013Posted 855 pm
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With the start of Arizonas monsoon season June 15comes the threat of dust storms while on the road
Dust storms form when strong winds of up to 60mph kick up sand and debris creating a wall of dustas high as several thousand feet
You can reduce visibility to zero so youre basicallydriving blind in a motor vehicle And that is not safeat all said Dustin Krugel spokesperson of theArizona Department of Transportation (ADOT)
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Making the Grade Movies with MitchMore than 100 dust storms have been reportedacross Arizona in the last decade and one to threedust storms will move through the Phoenix area peryear according to the National Oceanic andAtmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Be on the lookout for limited visibility And whenyour visibility starts getting reduced thats a goodtime for you to look for a safe place to pull over theside of the roadway Krugel said
ADOTs campaign is reminding drivers to Pull AsideStay Alive
Come to a complete stop Turn off all your lightsand set your emergency break And simply keepyour seatbelt buckled and wait out the storm saidKrugel
And one of the reasons we tell drivers to turn off alltheir vehicle lights--you dont want those vehiclesthat are trailing you to follow you thinking youre amoving vehicle
Its difficult to predict when and where these duststorms will hit and dust storms can form seeminglyout of nowhere but these safety tips can helpdrivers prepare for the sudden dangers
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Arizona typically experiences two dust storms seasons In the spring these storms are usually caused bylarge-scale weather systems moving across the state The second season comes with the monsoon
Monsoon related dust storms tend to be shorter in duration but they can be more intense It is during the
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monsoon when haboobs - with wind gusts up to 100 mph - are most likely to form
Many people are killed on the highway because either theydont pull off to the side or if they do theyleave their foot on the brake said Kirk Astroth the associate dean of the University of Arizona College ofAgriculture and Life Sciences
Astroth who took inspiration from similar apps warning about snow storms developed an app to alertmotorists about pending dust storms
Dustin Krugel public information officer at the Arizona Department of Transportation said the appalongside other tools such as the ADOT twitter feed overhead signs on the freeway the 511 dial upsystem and social media outlets are ways drivers can find out about dust storms before hitting the road
Our top recommendation is to avoid getting caught in one of those dust storms Krugel said However alot of these dust storms seem to strike out of nowhere
For those who do get caught in a dust storm Krugel recommended pulling off the paved roadway comingto a complete stop and turning off all of the lights This prevents other motorists from thinking the car isstill moving and possibly hitting it
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June 23 2013 1200 am bull Kimberly Matas Arizona Daily Star 0
Summer driving especially on highways sometimes can be dangerous
The sky is clear one minute then the next a wall of reddish-tan dust blocks out the sun envelopsthe roadway and drivers find themselves trapped in a haboob
Interstate 10 from Tucson north to Phoenix and east toward New Mexico are corridors where duststorms develop quickly and dust-related crashes have occurred
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Officials at the Arizona Department of Transportation suggest drivers alter travel plans to avoidsuch dangerous conditions but thats not always possible so the agency offers tips on its websitefor reducing the risks
The Pull Aside Stay Alive public awareness campaign educates drivers about what to do - andwhat not to do - if drivers encounter dust storms
Driving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided ADOT Director JohnHalikowski said in a news release During monsoon season drivers and their passengers mustdo their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Its better to alter travel plansthan to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if youre on the road and a dust stormsuddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm
Haboob Haiku Challenge
Someone over at ADOT was feeling whimsical when thinking of ways to spread the word aboutsummer driving hazards
For the second year the department has launched its Haboob Haiku Challenge encouragingpoets - and motorists - to create vivid messages in just 17 syllables to remind everyone about thedangers of driving during dust storms
Its part of the agencys Pull Aside Stay Alive campaign
The Japanese-style poems should follow the traditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables respectively
Throughout the summer ADOT will be accepting submissions on its social media sites Facebookthe ADOT blog and Twitter with the hashtag HaboobHaiku
Last year ADOT received 600 submissions including these favorites
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This is not Tatooine Luke
Pull over now man
bull Dust blows swirls and grows
Roadways become danger zones
Pull over lights off
bull Wham bam dust storm jam
Cant see dont drive pull over
Lights out til all clear
SOURCE Arizona Department of Transportation
Dust storms
Dust storms can develop quickly and unexpectedly
ADOT has tips for drivers who find themselves on the road when one blows in
bull Avoid driving into or through the dust storm
bull Check traffic immediately around the vehicle and begin slowing down
bull Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway And completely exitthe highway if possible
bull Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely offthe paved portion of the roadway
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bull Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away fromwhere other vehicles may travel
bull Turn off all vehicle lights including emergency flashers
bull Set the emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
bull Stay in the vehicle with seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Go to wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg for more dust storm driving tips and educational videos
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Contact reporter Kimberly Matas at kmatasazstarnetcom or at 573-4191
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ADOT invites you to haiku about haboobs File photo
As part of the Arizona Department ofTransportationrsquos efforts to spread the word aboutdust storm safety the agency is once again askingpeople to channel their inner poets and send in theirhaboob haikus
Haboob Haiku Year Two is underway throughADOTrsquos social media sites
ADOT first issued the Haboob Haiku Challenge lastyear as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo duststorm awareness campaign The challenge was sucha smashing success worldwide media featured someof the 600 haiku submissions
The ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign re-launchedTuesday as part of Arizona Monsoon AwarenessWeek The campaign runs through the summer reminding drivers about the dangers of dust storms andmonsoon storms
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry that follows the traditional rules of three lines of five sevenand five syllables respectively The haikus are designed to reinforce ADOTrsquos public safety message urgingdrivers to avoid driving into or through a dust storm at all costs Drivers are instead encouraged to pull offthe roadway and wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drive with reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in their haboob haikus to the following ADOT social media sites
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Yoursquore not a Jedi This is not Tatooine Luke Pull over now manDust blows swirls and grows Roadways become danger zones Pull over lights offWham bam dust storm jam Canrsquot see donrsquot drive pull over Lights out rsquotil all clear
Dust storm driving tips and educational videos can be found at wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg
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By Weslie Sw ift
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
Maricopa residents spotted the massive wall of dust moving intotheir area July 18Photographer Patrick ArvisoCopyright 2011 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved Thismaterial may not be published broadcast rewritten orredistributed
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during dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (include HaboobHaiku) Facebookand the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videos about dust storm safetyon the campaign website
Copyright 2013 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved This material may not be published broadcastrewritten or redistributed
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Monsoon 2013 Tips on staying safe
Posted Saturday June 15 2013 111 pm | Updated 403 amSun Jun 16 2013
By Brenda Carrasco Special to AFN | 0 comments
With the monsoon season officially beginningtomorrow June 15 Arizonans should be aware of thepossible dangers the monsoon can bring both on theroad and at home Thunderstorms flash floods heavyrain
zero-visibility haboobs are all severe weather thatwill be seen during the next couple of months
For the second year in a row the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) has teamed up with theGovernorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the ArizonaDepartment of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service for their campaign ldquoPull Aside StayAliverdquo Together they seek to educate Arizona driverson the dangers of being caught in a dust storm andon staying safe in dangerous driving conditions
Turning off all lights while pulling to the side of theroad is vital in avoiding accidents
ldquoDrivers tend to see the taillights and follow the lightand end up running into the back of the vehiclesrdquo
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bull A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability arealways the top factors in preventing crashes
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said ADOTrsquos Ryan Harding
Dust storms and other monsoon-related weathercan happen unexpectedly and motorists areencouraged to wait out the storms for their ownsafety
Remember that when there is a reported ldquoDustStorm Watchrdquo this means the conditions are ideal fora dust storm to form however when there is a ldquoDustStorm Warningrdquo a dust storm is imminent anddrivers should attempt to get off the road as soon aspossible
Flash floods can also cause great damage both toyou and your vehicle Arizonarsquos section 28-910 of theArizona Revised Statutes known as the ldquoStupidMotorist Lawrdquo states that motorists who decide tocross any barricade during flooding and whobecome stranded can be billed up to $2000 for theemergency services
Even if you believe your vehicle can make it acrosssafely it is better to avoid flooded streets andwashes as the fast moving current can potentiallyoverpower your vehicle
What many Arizonans donrsquot consider is the possibilityof their homes flooding AAA insurance encourageshomeowners to ldquoreview your homeownerrsquos policyEnsure they are protected against storm damageincluding a flood Standard homeownerrsquos policies donot have flood coveragerdquo
Heavy rain can cause major damage if the waterlevels get high enough Personal belongings such
as electronics furniture and your homersquos infrastructure can be damaged and without flood coverage thedamage will not be covered by your insurance
ldquoWhen it comes to flood insurance talk to your agent and check if you are in a specific high risk area sincethese can vary from specific areas and neighborhoodsrdquo said John Candaso from AAA
He said you can check if your Ahwatukee home is in a flood area by visiting floodsmartgov and filling out theflood risk profile
Arizona motorists will be notified of any dangerous weather this season via electronic highway boards newsand television stations and social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook ADOT also encouragesdrivers to spread the word on the importance of pulling over while caught in bad weather The ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo will be back this year on Twitter where users are encouraged to write their own Haiku about stayingsafe this monsoon season Use the hashtag HaboobHaiku for the chance to be retweeted by ArizonaDOTso others can view your poetry
bull Brenda Carrasco is a junior at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona
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bull Secure outdoor furniture fixtures and garbagecans Even in weak storms these easily canblow over causing damage to the objecthomes or people
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Monsoon driving tips from ADOT
Posted Friday June 14 2013 800 am
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15
ADOT along with the Governorrsquos Office of HighwaySafety the Arizona Department of Public Safety andthe National Weather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull
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Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaignincluding television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do(and what not to do) when they encounter duststorms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers
and their passengers must do their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm
ldquoItrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the roadand a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku
Anyone can channel their inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers ofdriving in dust storms
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If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) andbegin slowing down
Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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TUCSON- When the clouds roll in and lightning strikes Tucson roadsturn dangerous
Its hard to tell how fast the water is going to rise says Deputy TracySuitt of the Pima County Sheriffs Department
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Some drivers get lucky crossing the water but chances are if youdont play it safe youll end up stranded Ive seen some washeswhere its just a little trickle and then a few moments later theres a bigflood coming your way Suitt says
Deputy Suitt says if there is water on the road your best bet is to takeanother route Especially at night you cant tell how deep that water is so why notavoid it all together Suitt says
If you cant find another way pull over to the side of the road until the storm subsidesTurn off your lights because you dont want anyone else to come up behind youthinking youre still driving Suitt says
The same advice goes for drivers who find themselves in the middle of a dust stormalong I-10 When you see a wall of dust approaching that is the time to take actionand pull off to the side of the roadway says Dustin Krugel of ADOT
Krugel says the road between Tucson and Casa Grande is especially prone to duststorms
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorgto showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages Thewebsite also includes a tip sheet which ADOT encourages drivers to print and keephandy in their vehicle
To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies -including electronic highway message boards social and traditional mediacommunication with ADOT staff and law enforcement officers in the field televisionand radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies - to keepinformation flowing to motorists
The most important thing to remember when driving in a dust storm or during heavyrains is to go slowly and be smart
Suitt says drivers who pass through flood barricades and get stuck could face up to a
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PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
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A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that followsthe traditional rules of three lines of five seven andfive syllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (includeHaboobHaiku) Facebook and the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videosabout dust storm safety on the campaign website
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This monsoon season drivers arereminded to lsquoPull Aside Stay Aliversquo
Posted Wednesday June 12 2013 100 am
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The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15 ADOTalong with the Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television andradio public-education announcements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when theyencounter dust storms
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ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season driversand their passengers must do their part by planningahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better toalter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and adust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do notdrive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have totake and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku Anyone can channeltheir inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers of driving in duststorms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
-Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
-If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) and
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begin slowing down
-Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
-Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
-Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
-Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
-Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
-Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
-Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
-A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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Vote for your favorite Haboob HaikuBy Ina RonquilloCREATED JUN 25 2013
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PHOENIX (KGUN9-TV) - To raise awareness of the haboob hazard the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) ran a Haboob Haiku challenge asking for the 5-7-5 syllablepoems via social media
Haboob storms can become a major hazard for drivers and are most common during thesummer monsoon which began June 15
KGUN9 On Your Side put Producer Cailyn to the test this year and little did we know sheturned out to be quite the poet
Producer Cailyn had her haiku selected as of the of the 10 finalists
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Voting for the Haboob Haiku contest ends on Wednesday June 26
ADOT will announce the winner next Friday The winner doesnt get a prize but majorbragging rights
To vote for your favorite click here
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Haboob Haiku Year Two Dust storm poetryShakespeares got nothing on thisMore great haiku please
PHOENIX mdash As part of the Arizona Department ofTransportationrsquos efforts to spread the word about dust stormsafety the agency is once again asking people to channel theirinner poets and send in their haboob haikus
Haboob Haiku Year Two gets underway today through ADOTrsquossocial media sites ADOT first issued the Haboob HaikuChallenge last year as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo duststorm awareness campaign The challenge was such a smashingsuccess that worldwide media featured some of the 600 haikusubmissions The ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign re-launchedyesterday as part of Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week Thecampaign will run through the summer reminding drivers aboutthe dangers of dust storms and monsoon storms
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and five syllablesrespectively The haikus are designed to reinforce ADOTrsquos publicsafety message urging drivers to avoid driving into or through adust storm at all costs Drivers are instead encouraged to pull offthe roadway and wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drivewith reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in their haboob
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Some of the favorite haboob haikus from last year include
Yoursquore not a Jedi This is not Tatooine Luke Pull overnow manDust blows swirls and grows Roadways become dangerzones Pull over lights offWham bam dust storm jam Canrsquot see donrsquot drive pullover Lights out rsquotil all clear
Dust storm driving tips and educational videos can be found atwwwPullAsideStayAliveorg
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TUCSON (KGUN9-TV) - The countdown is on -- just 5 days until the official start of monsoonWhile there arent clouds yet first responders are preparing for natures fury
Water rescues are a scene all too common across southern Arizona during monsoon but theflooding doesnt have to lead to tragedy according to Dustin Krugel of the Arizona DOTDrivers need to take extra precaution said Krugel If there is significant amount of water onthe roadway its just not worth risking your car and potentially getting stuck into one of thesefloods and not only that it could potentially save your life
For firefighters training has already taken place so first responders can be prepared beforethe first drops hit the ground
The weather is going to bring rescues and thats not if its when it happens said Tucson FireCaptain Barrett Baker We have to be proactive and make sure everybody is fresh on the
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Donrsquot drive in dust storms says ADOTPosted by John Wright June 11 2013
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The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can drive head-on into a duststorm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts to educatedrivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15th ADOT along withthe Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the National Weather Servicehas reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when they encounter dust storms
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ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information to drivers before they get caught in a low-visibility dust storm Thisyear the agencyrsquos top recommendation is to avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided This is a message that canrsquot be emphasizedenoughrdquo said ADOT Director John Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers and their passengers must do theirpart by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drivethrough dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take andremember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridor betweenPhoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdash includingelectronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staff and lawenforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies mdashto keep information flowing to motorists
For more information visit httpswwwfacebookcomAZDOT
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Dust storms can create hazards on the roadWednesday June 12 2013Posted 855 pm
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With the start of Arizonas monsoon season June 15comes the threat of dust storms while on the road
Dust storms form when strong winds of up to 60mph kick up sand and debris creating a wall of dustas high as several thousand feet
You can reduce visibility to zero so youre basicallydriving blind in a motor vehicle And that is not safeat all said Dustin Krugel spokesperson of theArizona Department of Transportation (ADOT)
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Making the Grade Movies with MitchMore than 100 dust storms have been reportedacross Arizona in the last decade and one to threedust storms will move through the Phoenix area peryear according to the National Oceanic andAtmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Be on the lookout for limited visibility And whenyour visibility starts getting reduced thats a goodtime for you to look for a safe place to pull over theside of the roadway Krugel said
ADOTs campaign is reminding drivers to Pull AsideStay Alive
Come to a complete stop Turn off all your lightsand set your emergency break And simply keepyour seatbelt buckled and wait out the storm saidKrugel
And one of the reasons we tell drivers to turn off alltheir vehicle lights--you dont want those vehiclesthat are trailing you to follow you thinking youre amoving vehicle
Its difficult to predict when and where these duststorms will hit and dust storms can form seeminglyout of nowhere but these safety tips can helpdrivers prepare for the sudden dangers
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monsoon when haboobs - with wind gusts up to 100 mph - are most likely to form
Many people are killed on the highway because either theydont pull off to the side or if they do theyleave their foot on the brake said Kirk Astroth the associate dean of the University of Arizona College ofAgriculture and Life Sciences
Astroth who took inspiration from similar apps warning about snow storms developed an app to alertmotorists about pending dust storms
Dustin Krugel public information officer at the Arizona Department of Transportation said the appalongside other tools such as the ADOT twitter feed overhead signs on the freeway the 511 dial upsystem and social media outlets are ways drivers can find out about dust storms before hitting the road
Our top recommendation is to avoid getting caught in one of those dust storms Krugel said However alot of these dust storms seem to strike out of nowhere
For those who do get caught in a dust storm Krugel recommended pulling off the paved roadway comingto a complete stop and turning off all of the lights This prevents other motorists from thinking the car isstill moving and possibly hitting it
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June 23 2013 1200 am bull Kimberly Matas Arizona Daily Star 0
Summer driving especially on highways sometimes can be dangerous
The sky is clear one minute then the next a wall of reddish-tan dust blocks out the sun envelopsthe roadway and drivers find themselves trapped in a haboob
Interstate 10 from Tucson north to Phoenix and east toward New Mexico are corridors where duststorms develop quickly and dust-related crashes have occurred
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Officials at the Arizona Department of Transportation suggest drivers alter travel plans to avoidsuch dangerous conditions but thats not always possible so the agency offers tips on its websitefor reducing the risks
The Pull Aside Stay Alive public awareness campaign educates drivers about what to do - andwhat not to do - if drivers encounter dust storms
Driving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided ADOT Director JohnHalikowski said in a news release During monsoon season drivers and their passengers mustdo their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Its better to alter travel plansthan to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if youre on the road and a dust stormsuddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm
Haboob Haiku Challenge
Someone over at ADOT was feeling whimsical when thinking of ways to spread the word aboutsummer driving hazards
For the second year the department has launched its Haboob Haiku Challenge encouragingpoets - and motorists - to create vivid messages in just 17 syllables to remind everyone about thedangers of driving during dust storms
Its part of the agencys Pull Aside Stay Alive campaign
The Japanese-style poems should follow the traditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables respectively
Throughout the summer ADOT will be accepting submissions on its social media sites Facebookthe ADOT blog and Twitter with the hashtag HaboobHaiku
Last year ADOT received 600 submissions including these favorites
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This is not Tatooine Luke
Pull over now man
bull Dust blows swirls and grows
Roadways become danger zones
Pull over lights off
bull Wham bam dust storm jam
Cant see dont drive pull over
Lights out til all clear
SOURCE Arizona Department of Transportation
Dust storms
Dust storms can develop quickly and unexpectedly
ADOT has tips for drivers who find themselves on the road when one blows in
bull Avoid driving into or through the dust storm
bull Check traffic immediately around the vehicle and begin slowing down
bull Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway And completely exitthe highway if possible
bull Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely offthe paved portion of the roadway
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bull Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away fromwhere other vehicles may travel
bull Turn off all vehicle lights including emergency flashers
bull Set the emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
bull Stay in the vehicle with seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Go to wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg for more dust storm driving tips and educational videos
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Contact reporter Kimberly Matas at kmatasazstarnetcom or at 573-4191
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ADOT invites you to haiku about haboobs File photo
As part of the Arizona Department ofTransportationrsquos efforts to spread the word aboutdust storm safety the agency is once again askingpeople to channel their inner poets and send in theirhaboob haikus
Haboob Haiku Year Two is underway throughADOTrsquos social media sites
ADOT first issued the Haboob Haiku Challenge lastyear as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo duststorm awareness campaign The challenge was sucha smashing success worldwide media featured someof the 600 haiku submissions
The ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign re-launchedTuesday as part of Arizona Monsoon AwarenessWeek The campaign runs through the summer reminding drivers about the dangers of dust storms andmonsoon storms
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry that follows the traditional rules of three lines of five sevenand five syllables respectively The haikus are designed to reinforce ADOTrsquos public safety message urgingdrivers to avoid driving into or through a dust storm at all costs Drivers are instead encouraged to pull offthe roadway and wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drive with reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in their haboob haikus to the following ADOT social media sites
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By Weslie Sw ift
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
Maricopa residents spotted the massive wall of dust moving intotheir area July 18Photographer Patrick ArvisoCopyright 2011 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved Thismaterial may not be published broadcast rewritten orredistributed
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during dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (include HaboobHaiku) Facebookand the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videos about dust storm safetyon the campaign website
Copyright 2013 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved This material may not be published broadcastrewritten or redistributed
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Monsoon 2013 Tips on staying safe
Posted Saturday June 15 2013 111 pm | Updated 403 amSun Jun 16 2013
By Brenda Carrasco Special to AFN | 0 comments
With the monsoon season officially beginningtomorrow June 15 Arizonans should be aware of thepossible dangers the monsoon can bring both on theroad and at home Thunderstorms flash floods heavyrain
zero-visibility haboobs are all severe weather thatwill be seen during the next couple of months
For the second year in a row the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) has teamed up with theGovernorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the ArizonaDepartment of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service for their campaign ldquoPull Aside StayAliverdquo Together they seek to educate Arizona driverson the dangers of being caught in a dust storm andon staying safe in dangerous driving conditions
Turning off all lights while pulling to the side of theroad is vital in avoiding accidents
ldquoDrivers tend to see the taillights and follow the lightand end up running into the back of the vehiclesrdquo
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bull A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability arealways the top factors in preventing crashes
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said ADOTrsquos Ryan Harding
Dust storms and other monsoon-related weathercan happen unexpectedly and motorists areencouraged to wait out the storms for their ownsafety
Remember that when there is a reported ldquoDustStorm Watchrdquo this means the conditions are ideal fora dust storm to form however when there is a ldquoDustStorm Warningrdquo a dust storm is imminent anddrivers should attempt to get off the road as soon aspossible
Flash floods can also cause great damage both toyou and your vehicle Arizonarsquos section 28-910 of theArizona Revised Statutes known as the ldquoStupidMotorist Lawrdquo states that motorists who decide tocross any barricade during flooding and whobecome stranded can be billed up to $2000 for theemergency services
Even if you believe your vehicle can make it acrosssafely it is better to avoid flooded streets andwashes as the fast moving current can potentiallyoverpower your vehicle
What many Arizonans donrsquot consider is the possibilityof their homes flooding AAA insurance encourageshomeowners to ldquoreview your homeownerrsquos policyEnsure they are protected against storm damageincluding a flood Standard homeownerrsquos policies donot have flood coveragerdquo
Heavy rain can cause major damage if the waterlevels get high enough Personal belongings such
as electronics furniture and your homersquos infrastructure can be damaged and without flood coverage thedamage will not be covered by your insurance
ldquoWhen it comes to flood insurance talk to your agent and check if you are in a specific high risk area sincethese can vary from specific areas and neighborhoodsrdquo said John Candaso from AAA
He said you can check if your Ahwatukee home is in a flood area by visiting floodsmartgov and filling out theflood risk profile
Arizona motorists will be notified of any dangerous weather this season via electronic highway boards newsand television stations and social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook ADOT also encouragesdrivers to spread the word on the importance of pulling over while caught in bad weather The ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo will be back this year on Twitter where users are encouraged to write their own Haiku about stayingsafe this monsoon season Use the hashtag HaboobHaiku for the chance to be retweeted by ArizonaDOTso others can view your poetry
bull Brenda Carrasco is a junior at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona
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bull Insurance policy Motorists generally need acomprehensive policy to be protected againststorm damage Liability coverage only forexample does not cover damage from hailwind or rain
bull Secure outdoor furniture fixtures and garbagecans Even in weak storms these easily canblow over causing damage to the objecthomes or people
bull Allow extra time to get to a destination Trafficis heavier in bad weather
bull Prepare for electrical surges and outagesProtect sensitive electronics such ascomputers gaming systems or televisions byusing surge protectors Also keep flashlightsand batteries handy
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Monsoon driving tips from ADOT
Posted Friday June 14 2013 800 am
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15
ADOT along with the Governorrsquos Office of HighwaySafety the Arizona Department of Public Safety andthe National Weather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull
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Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaignincluding television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do(and what not to do) when they encounter duststorms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers
and their passengers must do their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm
ldquoItrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the roadand a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku
Anyone can channel their inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers ofdriving in dust storms
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Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) andbegin slowing down
Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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Its hard to tell how fast the water is going to rise says Deputy TracySuitt of the Pima County Sheriffs Department
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Some drivers get lucky crossing the water but chances are if youdont play it safe youll end up stranded Ive seen some washeswhere its just a little trickle and then a few moments later theres a bigflood coming your way Suitt says
Deputy Suitt says if there is water on the road your best bet is to takeanother route Especially at night you cant tell how deep that water is so why notavoid it all together Suitt says
If you cant find another way pull over to the side of the road until the storm subsidesTurn off your lights because you dont want anyone else to come up behind youthinking youre still driving Suitt says
The same advice goes for drivers who find themselves in the middle of a dust stormalong I-10 When you see a wall of dust approaching that is the time to take actionand pull off to the side of the roadway says Dustin Krugel of ADOT
Krugel says the road between Tucson and Casa Grande is especially prone to duststorms
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorgto showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages Thewebsite also includes a tip sheet which ADOT encourages drivers to print and keephandy in their vehicle
To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies -including electronic highway message boards social and traditional mediacommunication with ADOT staff and law enforcement officers in the field televisionand radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies - to keepinformation flowing to motorists
The most important thing to remember when driving in a dust storm or during heavyrains is to go slowly and be smart
Suitt says drivers who pass through flood barricades and get stuck could face up to a
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Poet and you know it ADOT seekshaboob haikus
Posted Thursday June 13 2013 804 am
Weslie Swift ABC 15 | 0 comments
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
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A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that followsthe traditional rules of three lines of five seven andfive syllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (includeHaboobHaiku) Facebook and the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videosabout dust storm safety on the campaign website
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This monsoon season drivers arereminded to lsquoPull Aside Stay Aliversquo
Posted Wednesday June 12 2013 100 am
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The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15 ADOTalong with the Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television andradio public-education announcements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when theyencounter dust storms
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ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season driversand their passengers must do their part by planningahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better toalter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and adust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do notdrive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have totake and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku Anyone can channeltheir inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers of driving in duststorms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
-Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
-If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) and
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begin slowing down
-Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
-Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
-Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
-Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
-Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
-Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
-Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
-A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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Vote for your favorite Haboob HaikuBy Ina RonquilloCREATED JUN 25 2013
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PHOENIX (KGUN9-TV) - To raise awareness of the haboob hazard the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) ran a Haboob Haiku challenge asking for the 5-7-5 syllablepoems via social media
Haboob storms can become a major hazard for drivers and are most common during thesummer monsoon which began June 15
KGUN9 On Your Side put Producer Cailyn to the test this year and little did we know sheturned out to be quite the poet
Producer Cailyn had her haiku selected as of the of the 10 finalists
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Voting for the Haboob Haiku contest ends on Wednesday June 26
ADOT will announce the winner next Friday The winner doesnt get a prize but majorbragging rights
To vote for your favorite click here
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Haboob Haiku Year Two Dust storm poetryShakespeares got nothing on thisMore great haiku please
PHOENIX mdash As part of the Arizona Department ofTransportationrsquos efforts to spread the word about dust stormsafety the agency is once again asking people to channel theirinner poets and send in their haboob haikus
Haboob Haiku Year Two gets underway today through ADOTrsquossocial media sites ADOT first issued the Haboob HaikuChallenge last year as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo duststorm awareness campaign The challenge was such a smashingsuccess that worldwide media featured some of the 600 haikusubmissions The ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign re-launchedyesterday as part of Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week Thecampaign will run through the summer reminding drivers aboutthe dangers of dust storms and monsoon storms
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and five syllablesrespectively The haikus are designed to reinforce ADOTrsquos publicsafety message urging drivers to avoid driving into or through adust storm at all costs Drivers are instead encouraged to pull offthe roadway and wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drivewith reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in their haboob
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haikus to the following ADOT social media sites
Twitter use HaboobHaikuFacebookADOT Blog
Some of the favorite haboob haikus from last year include
Yoursquore not a Jedi This is not Tatooine Luke Pull overnow manDust blows swirls and grows Roadways become dangerzones Pull over lights offWham bam dust storm jam Canrsquot see donrsquot drive pullover Lights out rsquotil all clear
Dust storm driving tips and educational videos can be found atwwwPullAsideStayAliveorg
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TUCSON (KGUN9-TV) - The countdown is on -- just 5 days until the official start of monsoonWhile there arent clouds yet first responders are preparing for natures fury
Water rescues are a scene all too common across southern Arizona during monsoon but theflooding doesnt have to lead to tragedy according to Dustin Krugel of the Arizona DOTDrivers need to take extra precaution said Krugel If there is significant amount of water onthe roadway its just not worth risking your car and potentially getting stuck into one of thesefloods and not only that it could potentially save your life
For firefighters training has already taken place so first responders can be prepared beforethe first drops hit the ground
The weather is going to bring rescues and thats not if its when it happens said Tucson FireCaptain Barrett Baker We have to be proactive and make sure everybody is fresh on the
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Donrsquot drive in dust storms says ADOTPosted by John Wright June 11 2013
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The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can drive head-on into a duststorm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts to educatedrivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15th ADOT along withthe Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the National Weather Servicehas reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when they encounter dust storms
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ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information to drivers before they get caught in a low-visibility dust storm Thisyear the agencyrsquos top recommendation is to avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided This is a message that canrsquot be emphasizedenoughrdquo said ADOT Director John Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers and their passengers must do theirpart by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drivethrough dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take andremember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridor betweenPhoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdash includingelectronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staff and lawenforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies mdashto keep information flowing to motorists
For more information visit httpswwwfacebookcomAZDOT
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Dust storms can create hazards on the roadWednesday June 12 2013Posted 855 pm
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With the start of Arizonas monsoon season June 15comes the threat of dust storms while on the road
Dust storms form when strong winds of up to 60mph kick up sand and debris creating a wall of dustas high as several thousand feet
You can reduce visibility to zero so youre basicallydriving blind in a motor vehicle And that is not safeat all said Dustin Krugel spokesperson of theArizona Department of Transportation (ADOT)
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Making the Grade Movies with MitchMore than 100 dust storms have been reportedacross Arizona in the last decade and one to threedust storms will move through the Phoenix area peryear according to the National Oceanic andAtmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Be on the lookout for limited visibility And whenyour visibility starts getting reduced thats a goodtime for you to look for a safe place to pull over theside of the roadway Krugel said
ADOTs campaign is reminding drivers to Pull AsideStay Alive
Come to a complete stop Turn off all your lightsand set your emergency break And simply keepyour seatbelt buckled and wait out the storm saidKrugel
And one of the reasons we tell drivers to turn off alltheir vehicle lights--you dont want those vehiclesthat are trailing you to follow you thinking youre amoving vehicle
Its difficult to predict when and where these duststorms will hit and dust storms can form seeminglyout of nowhere but these safety tips can helpdrivers prepare for the sudden dangers
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monsoon when haboobs - with wind gusts up to 100 mph - are most likely to form
Many people are killed on the highway because either theydont pull off to the side or if they do theyleave their foot on the brake said Kirk Astroth the associate dean of the University of Arizona College ofAgriculture and Life Sciences
Astroth who took inspiration from similar apps warning about snow storms developed an app to alertmotorists about pending dust storms
Dustin Krugel public information officer at the Arizona Department of Transportation said the appalongside other tools such as the ADOT twitter feed overhead signs on the freeway the 511 dial upsystem and social media outlets are ways drivers can find out about dust storms before hitting the road
Our top recommendation is to avoid getting caught in one of those dust storms Krugel said However alot of these dust storms seem to strike out of nowhere
For those who do get caught in a dust storm Krugel recommended pulling off the paved roadway comingto a complete stop and turning off all of the lights This prevents other motorists from thinking the car isstill moving and possibly hitting it
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June 23 2013 1200 am bull Kimberly Matas Arizona Daily Star 0
Summer driving especially on highways sometimes can be dangerous
The sky is clear one minute then the next a wall of reddish-tan dust blocks out the sun envelopsthe roadway and drivers find themselves trapped in a haboob
Interstate 10 from Tucson north to Phoenix and east toward New Mexico are corridors where duststorms develop quickly and dust-related crashes have occurred
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Officials at the Arizona Department of Transportation suggest drivers alter travel plans to avoidsuch dangerous conditions but thats not always possible so the agency offers tips on its websitefor reducing the risks
The Pull Aside Stay Alive public awareness campaign educates drivers about what to do - andwhat not to do - if drivers encounter dust storms
Driving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided ADOT Director JohnHalikowski said in a news release During monsoon season drivers and their passengers mustdo their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Its better to alter travel plansthan to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if youre on the road and a dust stormsuddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm
Haboob Haiku Challenge
Someone over at ADOT was feeling whimsical when thinking of ways to spread the word aboutsummer driving hazards
For the second year the department has launched its Haboob Haiku Challenge encouragingpoets - and motorists - to create vivid messages in just 17 syllables to remind everyone about thedangers of driving during dust storms
Its part of the agencys Pull Aside Stay Alive campaign
The Japanese-style poems should follow the traditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables respectively
Throughout the summer ADOT will be accepting submissions on its social media sites Facebookthe ADOT blog and Twitter with the hashtag HaboobHaiku
Last year ADOT received 600 submissions including these favorites
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This is not Tatooine Luke
Pull over now man
bull Dust blows swirls and grows
Roadways become danger zones
Pull over lights off
bull Wham bam dust storm jam
Cant see dont drive pull over
Lights out til all clear
SOURCE Arizona Department of Transportation
Dust storms
Dust storms can develop quickly and unexpectedly
ADOT has tips for drivers who find themselves on the road when one blows in
bull Avoid driving into or through the dust storm
bull Check traffic immediately around the vehicle and begin slowing down
bull Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway And completely exitthe highway if possible
bull Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely offthe paved portion of the roadway
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bull Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away fromwhere other vehicles may travel
bull Turn off all vehicle lights including emergency flashers
bull Set the emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
bull Stay in the vehicle with seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Go to wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg for more dust storm driving tips and educational videos
SOURCE Arizona Department of Transportation
Contact reporter Kimberly Matas at kmatasazstarnetcom or at 573-4191
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ADOT invites you to haiku about haboobs File photo
As part of the Arizona Department ofTransportationrsquos efforts to spread the word aboutdust storm safety the agency is once again askingpeople to channel their inner poets and send in theirhaboob haikus
Haboob Haiku Year Two is underway throughADOTrsquos social media sites
ADOT first issued the Haboob Haiku Challenge lastyear as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo duststorm awareness campaign The challenge was sucha smashing success worldwide media featured someof the 600 haiku submissions
The ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign re-launchedTuesday as part of Arizona Monsoon AwarenessWeek The campaign runs through the summer reminding drivers about the dangers of dust storms andmonsoon storms
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry that follows the traditional rules of three lines of five sevenand five syllables respectively The haikus are designed to reinforce ADOTrsquos public safety message urgingdrivers to avoid driving into or through a dust storm at all costs Drivers are instead encouraged to pull offthe roadway and wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drive with reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in their haboob haikus to the following ADOT social media sites
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Posted 06122013
By Weslie Sw ift
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
Maricopa residents spotted the massive wall of dust moving intotheir area July 18Photographer Patrick ArvisoCopyright 2011 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved Thismaterial may not be published broadcast rewritten orredistributed
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during dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (include HaboobHaiku) Facebookand the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videos about dust storm safetyon the campaign website
Copyright 2013 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved This material may not be published broadcastrewritten or redistributed
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Monsoon 2013 Tips on staying safe
Posted Saturday June 15 2013 111 pm | Updated 403 amSun Jun 16 2013
By Brenda Carrasco Special to AFN | 0 comments
With the monsoon season officially beginningtomorrow June 15 Arizonans should be aware of thepossible dangers the monsoon can bring both on theroad and at home Thunderstorms flash floods heavyrain
zero-visibility haboobs are all severe weather thatwill be seen during the next couple of months
For the second year in a row the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) has teamed up with theGovernorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the ArizonaDepartment of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service for their campaign ldquoPull Aside StayAliverdquo Together they seek to educate Arizona driverson the dangers of being caught in a dust storm andon staying safe in dangerous driving conditions
Turning off all lights while pulling to the side of theroad is vital in avoiding accidents
ldquoDrivers tend to see the taillights and follow the lightand end up running into the back of the vehiclesrdquo
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bull A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability arealways the top factors in preventing crashes
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said ADOTrsquos Ryan Harding
Dust storms and other monsoon-related weathercan happen unexpectedly and motorists areencouraged to wait out the storms for their ownsafety
Remember that when there is a reported ldquoDustStorm Watchrdquo this means the conditions are ideal fora dust storm to form however when there is a ldquoDustStorm Warningrdquo a dust storm is imminent anddrivers should attempt to get off the road as soon aspossible
Flash floods can also cause great damage both toyou and your vehicle Arizonarsquos section 28-910 of theArizona Revised Statutes known as the ldquoStupidMotorist Lawrdquo states that motorists who decide tocross any barricade during flooding and whobecome stranded can be billed up to $2000 for theemergency services
Even if you believe your vehicle can make it acrosssafely it is better to avoid flooded streets andwashes as the fast moving current can potentiallyoverpower your vehicle
What many Arizonans donrsquot consider is the possibilityof their homes flooding AAA insurance encourageshomeowners to ldquoreview your homeownerrsquos policyEnsure they are protected against storm damageincluding a flood Standard homeownerrsquos policies donot have flood coveragerdquo
Heavy rain can cause major damage if the waterlevels get high enough Personal belongings such
as electronics furniture and your homersquos infrastructure can be damaged and without flood coverage thedamage will not be covered by your insurance
ldquoWhen it comes to flood insurance talk to your agent and check if you are in a specific high risk area sincethese can vary from specific areas and neighborhoodsrdquo said John Candaso from AAA
He said you can check if your Ahwatukee home is in a flood area by visiting floodsmartgov and filling out theflood risk profile
Arizona motorists will be notified of any dangerous weather this season via electronic highway boards newsand television stations and social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook ADOT also encouragesdrivers to spread the word on the importance of pulling over while caught in bad weather The ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo will be back this year on Twitter where users are encouraged to write their own Haiku about stayingsafe this monsoon season Use the hashtag HaboobHaiku for the chance to be retweeted by ArizonaDOTso others can view your poetry
bull Brenda Carrasco is a junior at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona
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bull Insurance policy Motorists generally need acomprehensive policy to be protected againststorm damage Liability coverage only forexample does not cover damage from hailwind or rain
bull Secure outdoor furniture fixtures and garbagecans Even in weak storms these easily canblow over causing damage to the objecthomes or people
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bull Prepare for electrical surges and outagesProtect sensitive electronics such ascomputers gaming systems or televisions byusing surge protectors Also keep flashlightsand batteries handy
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Monsoon driving tips from ADOT
Posted Friday June 14 2013 800 am
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15
ADOT along with the Governorrsquos Office of HighwaySafety the Arizona Department of Public Safety andthe National Weather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull
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Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaignincluding television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do(and what not to do) when they encounter duststorms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers
and their passengers must do their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm
ldquoItrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the roadand a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku
Anyone can channel their inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers ofdriving in dust storms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
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Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) andbegin slowing down
Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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Some drivers get lucky crossing the water but chances are if youdont play it safe youll end up stranded Ive seen some washeswhere its just a little trickle and then a few moments later theres a bigflood coming your way Suitt says
Deputy Suitt says if there is water on the road your best bet is to takeanother route Especially at night you cant tell how deep that water is so why notavoid it all together Suitt says
If you cant find another way pull over to the side of the road until the storm subsidesTurn off your lights because you dont want anyone else to come up behind youthinking youre still driving Suitt says
The same advice goes for drivers who find themselves in the middle of a dust stormalong I-10 When you see a wall of dust approaching that is the time to take actionand pull off to the side of the roadway says Dustin Krugel of ADOT
Krugel says the road between Tucson and Casa Grande is especially prone to duststorms
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorgto showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages Thewebsite also includes a tip sheet which ADOT encourages drivers to print and keephandy in their vehicle
To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies -including electronic highway message boards social and traditional mediacommunication with ADOT staff and law enforcement officers in the field televisionand radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies - to keepinformation flowing to motorists
The most important thing to remember when driving in a dust storm or during heavyrains is to go slowly and be smart
Suitt says drivers who pass through flood barricades and get stuck could face up to a
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Poet and you know it ADOT seekshaboob haikus
Posted Thursday June 13 2013 804 am
Weslie Swift ABC 15 | 0 comments
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
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A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that followsthe traditional rules of three lines of five seven andfive syllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (includeHaboobHaiku) Facebook and the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videosabout dust storm safety on the campaign website
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This monsoon season drivers arereminded to lsquoPull Aside Stay Aliversquo
Posted Wednesday June 12 2013 100 am
Staff Reports | 0 comments
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15 ADOTalong with the Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television andradio public-education announcements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when theyencounter dust storms
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encounter dust storms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season driversand their passengers must do their part by planningahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better toalter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and adust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do notdrive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have totake and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku Anyone can channeltheir inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers of driving in duststorms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
-Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
-If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) and
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begin slowing down
-Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
-Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
-Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
-Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
-Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
-Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
-Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
-A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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PHOENIX (KGUN9-TV) - To raise awareness of the haboob hazard the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) ran a Haboob Haiku challenge asking for the 5-7-5 syllablepoems via social media
Haboob storms can become a major hazard for drivers and are most common during thesummer monsoon which began June 15
KGUN9 On Your Side put Producer Cailyn to the test this year and little did we know sheturned out to be quite the poet
Producer Cailyn had her haiku selected as of the of the 10 finalists
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Voting for the Haboob Haiku contest ends on Wednesday June 26
ADOT will announce the winner next Friday The winner doesnt get a prize but majorbragging rights
To vote for your favorite click here
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haikus to the following ADOT social media sites
Twitter use HaboobHaikuFacebookADOT Blog
Some of the favorite haboob haikus from last year include
Yoursquore not a Jedi This is not Tatooine Luke Pull overnow manDust blows swirls and grows Roadways become dangerzones Pull over lights offWham bam dust storm jam Canrsquot see donrsquot drive pullover Lights out rsquotil all clear
Dust storm driving tips and educational videos can be found atwwwPullAsideStayAliveorg
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TUCSON (KGUN9-TV) - The countdown is on -- just 5 days until the official start of monsoonWhile there arent clouds yet first responders are preparing for natures fury
Water rescues are a scene all too common across southern Arizona during monsoon but theflooding doesnt have to lead to tragedy according to Dustin Krugel of the Arizona DOTDrivers need to take extra precaution said Krugel If there is significant amount of water onthe roadway its just not worth risking your car and potentially getting stuck into one of thesefloods and not only that it could potentially save your life
For firefighters training has already taken place so first responders can be prepared beforethe first drops hit the ground
The weather is going to bring rescues and thats not if its when it happens said Tucson FireCaptain Barrett Baker We have to be proactive and make sure everybody is fresh on the
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Donrsquot drive in dust storms says ADOTPosted by John Wright June 11 2013
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The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can drive head-on into a duststorm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts to educatedrivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15th ADOT along withthe Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the National Weather Servicehas reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when they encounter dust storms
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ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information to drivers before they get caught in a low-visibility dust storm Thisyear the agencyrsquos top recommendation is to avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided This is a message that canrsquot be emphasizedenoughrdquo said ADOT Director John Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers and their passengers must do theirpart by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drivethrough dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take andremember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridor betweenPhoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdash includingelectronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staff and lawenforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies mdashto keep information flowing to motorists
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Dust storms can create hazards on the roadWednesday June 12 2013Posted 855 pm
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With the start of Arizonas monsoon season June 15comes the threat of dust storms while on the road
Dust storms form when strong winds of up to 60mph kick up sand and debris creating a wall of dustas high as several thousand feet
You can reduce visibility to zero so youre basicallydriving blind in a motor vehicle And that is not safeat all said Dustin Krugel spokesperson of theArizona Department of Transportation (ADOT)
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Making the Grade Movies with MitchMore than 100 dust storms have been reportedacross Arizona in the last decade and one to threedust storms will move through the Phoenix area peryear according to the National Oceanic andAtmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Be on the lookout for limited visibility And whenyour visibility starts getting reduced thats a goodtime for you to look for a safe place to pull over theside of the roadway Krugel said
ADOTs campaign is reminding drivers to Pull AsideStay Alive
Come to a complete stop Turn off all your lightsand set your emergency break And simply keepyour seatbelt buckled and wait out the storm saidKrugel
And one of the reasons we tell drivers to turn off alltheir vehicle lights--you dont want those vehiclesthat are trailing you to follow you thinking youre amoving vehicle
Its difficult to predict when and where these duststorms will hit and dust storms can form seeminglyout of nowhere but these safety tips can helpdrivers prepare for the sudden dangers
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Arizona typically experiences two dust storms seasons In the spring these storms are usually caused bylarge-scale weather systems moving across the state The second season comes with the monsoon
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monsoon when haboobs - with wind gusts up to 100 mph - are most likely to form
Many people are killed on the highway because either theydont pull off to the side or if they do theyleave their foot on the brake said Kirk Astroth the associate dean of the University of Arizona College ofAgriculture and Life Sciences
Astroth who took inspiration from similar apps warning about snow storms developed an app to alertmotorists about pending dust storms
Dustin Krugel public information officer at the Arizona Department of Transportation said the appalongside other tools such as the ADOT twitter feed overhead signs on the freeway the 511 dial upsystem and social media outlets are ways drivers can find out about dust storms before hitting the road
Our top recommendation is to avoid getting caught in one of those dust storms Krugel said However alot of these dust storms seem to strike out of nowhere
For those who do get caught in a dust storm Krugel recommended pulling off the paved roadway comingto a complete stop and turning off all of the lights This prevents other motorists from thinking the car isstill moving and possibly hitting it
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June 23 2013 1200 am bull Kimberly Matas Arizona Daily Star 0
Summer driving especially on highways sometimes can be dangerous
The sky is clear one minute then the next a wall of reddish-tan dust blocks out the sun envelopsthe roadway and drivers find themselves trapped in a haboob
Interstate 10 from Tucson north to Phoenix and east toward New Mexico are corridors where duststorms develop quickly and dust-related crashes have occurred
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Officials at the Arizona Department of Transportation suggest drivers alter travel plans to avoidsuch dangerous conditions but thats not always possible so the agency offers tips on its websitefor reducing the risks
The Pull Aside Stay Alive public awareness campaign educates drivers about what to do - andwhat not to do - if drivers encounter dust storms
Driving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided ADOT Director JohnHalikowski said in a news release During monsoon season drivers and their passengers mustdo their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Its better to alter travel plansthan to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if youre on the road and a dust stormsuddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm
Haboob Haiku Challenge
Someone over at ADOT was feeling whimsical when thinking of ways to spread the word aboutsummer driving hazards
For the second year the department has launched its Haboob Haiku Challenge encouragingpoets - and motorists - to create vivid messages in just 17 syllables to remind everyone about thedangers of driving during dust storms
Its part of the agencys Pull Aside Stay Alive campaign
The Japanese-style poems should follow the traditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables respectively
Throughout the summer ADOT will be accepting submissions on its social media sites Facebookthe ADOT blog and Twitter with the hashtag HaboobHaiku
Last year ADOT received 600 submissions including these favorites
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This is not Tatooine Luke
Pull over now man
bull Dust blows swirls and grows
Roadways become danger zones
Pull over lights off
bull Wham bam dust storm jam
Cant see dont drive pull over
Lights out til all clear
SOURCE Arizona Department of Transportation
Dust storms
Dust storms can develop quickly and unexpectedly
ADOT has tips for drivers who find themselves on the road when one blows in
bull Avoid driving into or through the dust storm
bull Check traffic immediately around the vehicle and begin slowing down
bull Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway And completely exitthe highway if possible
bull Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely offthe paved portion of the roadway
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bull Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away fromwhere other vehicles may travel
bull Turn off all vehicle lights including emergency flashers
bull Set the emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
bull Stay in the vehicle with seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Go to wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg for more dust storm driving tips and educational videos
SOURCE Arizona Department of Transportation
Contact reporter Kimberly Matas at kmatasazstarnetcom or at 573-4191
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ADOT invites you to haiku about haboobs File photo
As part of the Arizona Department ofTransportationrsquos efforts to spread the word aboutdust storm safety the agency is once again askingpeople to channel their inner poets and send in theirhaboob haikus
Haboob Haiku Year Two is underway throughADOTrsquos social media sites
ADOT first issued the Haboob Haiku Challenge lastyear as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo duststorm awareness campaign The challenge was sucha smashing success worldwide media featured someof the 600 haiku submissions
The ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign re-launchedTuesday as part of Arizona Monsoon AwarenessWeek The campaign runs through the summer reminding drivers about the dangers of dust storms andmonsoon storms
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry that follows the traditional rules of three lines of five sevenand five syllables respectively The haikus are designed to reinforce ADOTrsquos public safety message urgingdrivers to avoid driving into or through a dust storm at all costs Drivers are instead encouraged to pull offthe roadway and wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drive with reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in their haboob haikus to the following ADOT social media sites
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Yoursquore not a Jedi This is not Tatooine Luke Pull over now manDust blows swirls and grows Roadways become danger zones Pull over lights offWham bam dust storm jam Canrsquot see donrsquot drive pull over Lights out rsquotil all clear
Dust storm driving tips and educational videos can be found at wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg
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PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
Maricopa residents spotted the massive wall of dust moving intotheir area July 18Photographer Patrick ArvisoCopyright 2011 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved Thismaterial may not be published broadcast rewritten orredistributed
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during dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (include HaboobHaiku) Facebookand the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videos about dust storm safetyon the campaign website
Copyright 2013 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved This material may not be published broadcastrewritten or redistributed
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Monsoon 2013 Tips on staying safe
Posted Saturday June 15 2013 111 pm | Updated 403 amSun Jun 16 2013
By Brenda Carrasco Special to AFN | 0 comments
With the monsoon season officially beginningtomorrow June 15 Arizonans should be aware of thepossible dangers the monsoon can bring both on theroad and at home Thunderstorms flash floods heavyrain
zero-visibility haboobs are all severe weather thatwill be seen during the next couple of months
For the second year in a row the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) has teamed up with theGovernorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the ArizonaDepartment of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service for their campaign ldquoPull Aside StayAliverdquo Together they seek to educate Arizona driverson the dangers of being caught in a dust storm andon staying safe in dangerous driving conditions
Turning off all lights while pulling to the side of theroad is vital in avoiding accidents
ldquoDrivers tend to see the taillights and follow the lightand end up running into the back of the vehiclesrdquo
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bull A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability arealways the top factors in preventing crashes
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said ADOTrsquos Ryan Harding
Dust storms and other monsoon-related weathercan happen unexpectedly and motorists areencouraged to wait out the storms for their ownsafety
Remember that when there is a reported ldquoDustStorm Watchrdquo this means the conditions are ideal fora dust storm to form however when there is a ldquoDustStorm Warningrdquo a dust storm is imminent anddrivers should attempt to get off the road as soon aspossible
Flash floods can also cause great damage both toyou and your vehicle Arizonarsquos section 28-910 of theArizona Revised Statutes known as the ldquoStupidMotorist Lawrdquo states that motorists who decide tocross any barricade during flooding and whobecome stranded can be billed up to $2000 for theemergency services
Even if you believe your vehicle can make it acrosssafely it is better to avoid flooded streets andwashes as the fast moving current can potentiallyoverpower your vehicle
What many Arizonans donrsquot consider is the possibilityof their homes flooding AAA insurance encourageshomeowners to ldquoreview your homeownerrsquos policyEnsure they are protected against storm damageincluding a flood Standard homeownerrsquos policies donot have flood coveragerdquo
Heavy rain can cause major damage if the waterlevels get high enough Personal belongings such
as electronics furniture and your homersquos infrastructure can be damaged and without flood coverage thedamage will not be covered by your insurance
ldquoWhen it comes to flood insurance talk to your agent and check if you are in a specific high risk area sincethese can vary from specific areas and neighborhoodsrdquo said John Candaso from AAA
He said you can check if your Ahwatukee home is in a flood area by visiting floodsmartgov and filling out theflood risk profile
Arizona motorists will be notified of any dangerous weather this season via electronic highway boards newsand television stations and social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook ADOT also encouragesdrivers to spread the word on the importance of pulling over while caught in bad weather The ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo will be back this year on Twitter where users are encouraged to write their own Haiku about stayingsafe this monsoon season Use the hashtag HaboobHaiku for the chance to be retweeted by ArizonaDOTso others can view your poetry
bull Brenda Carrasco is a junior at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona
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bull Insurance policy Motorists generally need acomprehensive policy to be protected againststorm damage Liability coverage only forexample does not cover damage from hailwind or rain
bull Secure outdoor furniture fixtures and garbagecans Even in weak storms these easily canblow over causing damage to the objecthomes or people
bull Allow extra time to get to a destination Trafficis heavier in bad weather
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Monsoon driving tips from ADOT
Posted Friday June 14 2013 800 am
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15
ADOT along with the Governorrsquos Office of HighwaySafety the Arizona Department of Public Safety andthe National Weather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull
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Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaignincluding television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do(and what not to do) when they encounter duststorms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers
and their passengers must do their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm
ldquoItrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the roadand a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku
Anyone can channel their inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers ofdriving in dust storms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
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Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) andbegin slowing down
Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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TUCSON- When the clouds roll in and lightning strikes Tucson roadsturn dangerous
Its hard to tell how fast the water is going to rise says Deputy TracySuitt of the Pima County Sheriffs Department
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Some drivers get lucky crossing the water but chances are if youdont play it safe youll end up stranded Ive seen some washeswhere its just a little trickle and then a few moments later theres a bigflood coming your way Suitt says
Deputy Suitt says if there is water on the road your best bet is to takeanother route Especially at night you cant tell how deep that water is so why notavoid it all together Suitt says
If you cant find another way pull over to the side of the road until the storm subsidesTurn off your lights because you dont want anyone else to come up behind youthinking youre still driving Suitt says
The same advice goes for drivers who find themselves in the middle of a dust stormalong I-10 When you see a wall of dust approaching that is the time to take actionand pull off to the side of the roadway says Dustin Krugel of ADOT
Krugel says the road between Tucson and Casa Grande is especially prone to duststorms
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorgto showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages Thewebsite also includes a tip sheet which ADOT encourages drivers to print and keephandy in their vehicle
To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies -including electronic highway message boards social and traditional mediacommunication with ADOT staff and law enforcement officers in the field televisionand radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies - to keepinformation flowing to motorists
The most important thing to remember when driving in a dust storm or during heavyrains is to go slowly and be smart
Suitt says drivers who pass through flood barricades and get stuck could face up to a
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Poet and you know it ADOT seekshaboob haikus
Posted Thursday June 13 2013 804 am
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PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
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A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that followsthe traditional rules of three lines of five seven andfive syllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (includeHaboobHaiku) Facebook and the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videosabout dust storm safety on the campaign website
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This monsoon season drivers arereminded to lsquoPull Aside Stay Aliversquo
Posted Wednesday June 12 2013 100 am
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The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15 ADOTalong with the Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television andradio public-education announcements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when theyencounter dust storms
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encounter dust storms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season driversand their passengers must do their part by planningahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better toalter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and adust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do notdrive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have totake and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku Anyone can channeltheir inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers of driving in duststorms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
-Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
-If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) and
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begin slowing down
-Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
-Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
-Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
-Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
-Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
-Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
-Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
-A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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Vote for your favorite Haboob HaikuBy Ina RonquilloCREATED JUN 25 2013
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PHOENIX (KGUN9-TV) - To raise awareness of the haboob hazard the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) ran a Haboob Haiku challenge asking for the 5-7-5 syllablepoems via social media
Haboob storms can become a major hazard for drivers and are most common during thesummer monsoon which began June 15
KGUN9 On Your Side put Producer Cailyn to the test this year and little did we know sheturned out to be quite the poet
Producer Cailyn had her haiku selected as of the of the 10 finalists
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Voting for the Haboob Haiku contest ends on Wednesday June 26
ADOT will announce the winner next Friday The winner doesnt get a prize but majorbragging rights
To vote for your favorite click here
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Despite sunny skies monsoon rescue training beginsBy Aaron BrackettCREATED JUN 10 2013
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TUCSON (KGUN9-TV) - The countdown is on -- just 5 days until the official start of monsoonWhile there arent clouds yet first responders are preparing for natures fury
Water rescues are a scene all too common across southern Arizona during monsoon but theflooding doesnt have to lead to tragedy according to Dustin Krugel of the Arizona DOTDrivers need to take extra precaution said Krugel If there is significant amount of water onthe roadway its just not worth risking your car and potentially getting stuck into one of thesefloods and not only that it could potentially save your life
For firefighters training has already taken place so first responders can be prepared beforethe first drops hit the ground
The weather is going to bring rescues and thats not if its when it happens said Tucson FireCaptain Barrett Baker We have to be proactive and make sure everybody is fresh on the
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Donrsquot drive in dust storms says ADOTPosted by John Wright June 11 2013
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The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can drive head-on into a duststorm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts to educatedrivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15th ADOT along withthe Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the National Weather Servicehas reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when they encounter dust storms
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ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information to drivers before they get caught in a low-visibility dust storm Thisyear the agencyrsquos top recommendation is to avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided This is a message that canrsquot be emphasizedenoughrdquo said ADOT Director John Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers and their passengers must do theirpart by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drivethrough dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take andremember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridor betweenPhoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdash includingelectronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staff and lawenforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies mdashto keep information flowing to motorists
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Dust storms can create hazards on the roadWednesday June 12 2013Posted 855 pm
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With the start of Arizonas monsoon season June 15comes the threat of dust storms while on the road
Dust storms form when strong winds of up to 60mph kick up sand and debris creating a wall of dustas high as several thousand feet
You can reduce visibility to zero so youre basicallydriving blind in a motor vehicle And that is not safeat all said Dustin Krugel spokesperson of theArizona Department of Transportation (ADOT)
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Making the Grade Movies with MitchMore than 100 dust storms have been reportedacross Arizona in the last decade and one to threedust storms will move through the Phoenix area peryear according to the National Oceanic andAtmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Be on the lookout for limited visibility And whenyour visibility starts getting reduced thats a goodtime for you to look for a safe place to pull over theside of the roadway Krugel said
ADOTs campaign is reminding drivers to Pull AsideStay Alive
Come to a complete stop Turn off all your lightsand set your emergency break And simply keepyour seatbelt buckled and wait out the storm saidKrugel
And one of the reasons we tell drivers to turn off alltheir vehicle lights--you dont want those vehiclesthat are trailing you to follow you thinking youre amoving vehicle
Its difficult to predict when and where these duststorms will hit and dust storms can form seeminglyout of nowhere but these safety tips can helpdrivers prepare for the sudden dangers
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monsoon when haboobs - with wind gusts up to 100 mph - are most likely to form
Many people are killed on the highway because either theydont pull off to the side or if they do theyleave their foot on the brake said Kirk Astroth the associate dean of the University of Arizona College ofAgriculture and Life Sciences
Astroth who took inspiration from similar apps warning about snow storms developed an app to alertmotorists about pending dust storms
Dustin Krugel public information officer at the Arizona Department of Transportation said the appalongside other tools such as the ADOT twitter feed overhead signs on the freeway the 511 dial upsystem and social media outlets are ways drivers can find out about dust storms before hitting the road
Our top recommendation is to avoid getting caught in one of those dust storms Krugel said However alot of these dust storms seem to strike out of nowhere
For those who do get caught in a dust storm Krugel recommended pulling off the paved roadway comingto a complete stop and turning off all of the lights This prevents other motorists from thinking the car isstill moving and possibly hitting it
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Summer driving especially on highways sometimes can be dangerous
The sky is clear one minute then the next a wall of reddish-tan dust blocks out the sun envelopsthe roadway and drivers find themselves trapped in a haboob
Interstate 10 from Tucson north to Phoenix and east toward New Mexico are corridors where duststorms develop quickly and dust-related crashes have occurred
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Officials at the Arizona Department of Transportation suggest drivers alter travel plans to avoidsuch dangerous conditions but thats not always possible so the agency offers tips on its websitefor reducing the risks
The Pull Aside Stay Alive public awareness campaign educates drivers about what to do - andwhat not to do - if drivers encounter dust storms
Driving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided ADOT Director JohnHalikowski said in a news release During monsoon season drivers and their passengers mustdo their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Its better to alter travel plansthan to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if youre on the road and a dust stormsuddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm
Haboob Haiku Challenge
Someone over at ADOT was feeling whimsical when thinking of ways to spread the word aboutsummer driving hazards
For the second year the department has launched its Haboob Haiku Challenge encouragingpoets - and motorists - to create vivid messages in just 17 syllables to remind everyone about thedangers of driving during dust storms
Its part of the agencys Pull Aside Stay Alive campaign
The Japanese-style poems should follow the traditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables respectively
Throughout the summer ADOT will be accepting submissions on its social media sites Facebookthe ADOT blog and Twitter with the hashtag HaboobHaiku
Last year ADOT received 600 submissions including these favorites
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This is not Tatooine Luke
Pull over now man
bull Dust blows swirls and grows
Roadways become danger zones
Pull over lights off
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Cant see dont drive pull over
Lights out til all clear
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Dust storms
Dust storms can develop quickly and unexpectedly
ADOT has tips for drivers who find themselves on the road when one blows in
bull Avoid driving into or through the dust storm
bull Check traffic immediately around the vehicle and begin slowing down
bull Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway And completely exitthe highway if possible
bull Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely offthe paved portion of the roadway
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bull Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away fromwhere other vehicles may travel
bull Turn off all vehicle lights including emergency flashers
bull Set the emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
bull Stay in the vehicle with seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Go to wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg for more dust storm driving tips and educational videos
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Contact reporter Kimberly Matas at kmatasazstarnetcom or at 573-4191
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ADOT invites you to haiku about haboobs File photo
As part of the Arizona Department ofTransportationrsquos efforts to spread the word aboutdust storm safety the agency is once again askingpeople to channel their inner poets and send in theirhaboob haikus
Haboob Haiku Year Two is underway throughADOTrsquos social media sites
ADOT first issued the Haboob Haiku Challenge lastyear as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo duststorm awareness campaign The challenge was sucha smashing success worldwide media featured someof the 600 haiku submissions
The ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign re-launchedTuesday as part of Arizona Monsoon AwarenessWeek The campaign runs through the summer reminding drivers about the dangers of dust storms andmonsoon storms
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry that follows the traditional rules of three lines of five sevenand five syllables respectively The haikus are designed to reinforce ADOTrsquos public safety message urgingdrivers to avoid driving into or through a dust storm at all costs Drivers are instead encouraged to pull offthe roadway and wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drive with reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in their haboob haikus to the following ADOT social media sites
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By Weslie Sw ift
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
Maricopa residents spotted the massive wall of dust moving intotheir area July 18Photographer Patrick ArvisoCopyright 2011 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved Thismaterial may not be published broadcast rewritten orredistributed
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during dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (include HaboobHaiku) Facebookand the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videos about dust storm safetyon the campaign website
Copyright 2013 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved This material may not be published broadcastrewritten or redistributed
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Monsoon 2013 Tips on staying safe
Posted Saturday June 15 2013 111 pm | Updated 403 amSun Jun 16 2013
By Brenda Carrasco Special to AFN | 0 comments
With the monsoon season officially beginningtomorrow June 15 Arizonans should be aware of thepossible dangers the monsoon can bring both on theroad and at home Thunderstorms flash floods heavyrain
zero-visibility haboobs are all severe weather thatwill be seen during the next couple of months
For the second year in a row the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) has teamed up with theGovernorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the ArizonaDepartment of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service for their campaign ldquoPull Aside StayAliverdquo Together they seek to educate Arizona driverson the dangers of being caught in a dust storm andon staying safe in dangerous driving conditions
Turning off all lights while pulling to the side of theroad is vital in avoiding accidents
ldquoDrivers tend to see the taillights and follow the lightand end up running into the back of the vehiclesrdquo
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bull A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability arealways the top factors in preventing crashes
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said ADOTrsquos Ryan Harding
Dust storms and other monsoon-related weathercan happen unexpectedly and motorists areencouraged to wait out the storms for their ownsafety
Remember that when there is a reported ldquoDustStorm Watchrdquo this means the conditions are ideal fora dust storm to form however when there is a ldquoDustStorm Warningrdquo a dust storm is imminent anddrivers should attempt to get off the road as soon aspossible
Flash floods can also cause great damage both toyou and your vehicle Arizonarsquos section 28-910 of theArizona Revised Statutes known as the ldquoStupidMotorist Lawrdquo states that motorists who decide tocross any barricade during flooding and whobecome stranded can be billed up to $2000 for theemergency services
Even if you believe your vehicle can make it acrosssafely it is better to avoid flooded streets andwashes as the fast moving current can potentiallyoverpower your vehicle
What many Arizonans donrsquot consider is the possibilityof their homes flooding AAA insurance encourageshomeowners to ldquoreview your homeownerrsquos policyEnsure they are protected against storm damageincluding a flood Standard homeownerrsquos policies donot have flood coveragerdquo
Heavy rain can cause major damage if the waterlevels get high enough Personal belongings such
as electronics furniture and your homersquos infrastructure can be damaged and without flood coverage thedamage will not be covered by your insurance
ldquoWhen it comes to flood insurance talk to your agent and check if you are in a specific high risk area sincethese can vary from specific areas and neighborhoodsrdquo said John Candaso from AAA
He said you can check if your Ahwatukee home is in a flood area by visiting floodsmartgov and filling out theflood risk profile
Arizona motorists will be notified of any dangerous weather this season via electronic highway boards newsand television stations and social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook ADOT also encouragesdrivers to spread the word on the importance of pulling over while caught in bad weather The ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo will be back this year on Twitter where users are encouraged to write their own Haiku about stayingsafe this monsoon season Use the hashtag HaboobHaiku for the chance to be retweeted by ArizonaDOTso others can view your poetry
bull Brenda Carrasco is a junior at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona
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bull Insurance policy Motorists generally need acomprehensive policy to be protected againststorm damage Liability coverage only forexample does not cover damage from hailwind or rain
bull Secure outdoor furniture fixtures and garbagecans Even in weak storms these easily canblow over causing damage to the objecthomes or people
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bull Prepare for electrical surges and outagesProtect sensitive electronics such ascomputers gaming systems or televisions byusing surge protectors Also keep flashlightsand batteries handy
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Monsoon driving tips from ADOT
Posted Friday June 14 2013 800 am
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15
ADOT along with the Governorrsquos Office of HighwaySafety the Arizona Department of Public Safety andthe National Weather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull
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Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaignincluding television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do(and what not to do) when they encounter duststorms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers
and their passengers must do their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm
ldquoItrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the roadand a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku
Anyone can channel their inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers ofdriving in dust storms
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Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) andbegin slowing down
Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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Its hard to tell how fast the water is going to rise says Deputy TracySuitt of the Pima County Sheriffs Department
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Some drivers get lucky crossing the water but chances are if youdont play it safe youll end up stranded Ive seen some washeswhere its just a little trickle and then a few moments later theres a bigflood coming your way Suitt says
Deputy Suitt says if there is water on the road your best bet is to takeanother route Especially at night you cant tell how deep that water is so why notavoid it all together Suitt says
If you cant find another way pull over to the side of the road until the storm subsidesTurn off your lights because you dont want anyone else to come up behind youthinking youre still driving Suitt says
The same advice goes for drivers who find themselves in the middle of a dust stormalong I-10 When you see a wall of dust approaching that is the time to take actionand pull off to the side of the roadway says Dustin Krugel of ADOT
Krugel says the road between Tucson and Casa Grande is especially prone to duststorms
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorgto showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages Thewebsite also includes a tip sheet which ADOT encourages drivers to print and keephandy in their vehicle
To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies -including electronic highway message boards social and traditional mediacommunication with ADOT staff and law enforcement officers in the field televisionand radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies - to keepinformation flowing to motorists
The most important thing to remember when driving in a dust storm or during heavyrains is to go slowly and be smart
Suitt says drivers who pass through flood barricades and get stuck could face up to a
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Poet and you know it ADOT seekshaboob haikus
Posted Thursday June 13 2013 804 am
Weslie Swift ABC 15 | 0 comments
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
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A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that followsthe traditional rules of three lines of five seven andfive syllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (includeHaboobHaiku) Facebook and the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videosabout dust storm safety on the campaign website
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This monsoon season drivers arereminded to lsquoPull Aside Stay Aliversquo
Posted Wednesday June 12 2013 100 am
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The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15 ADOTalong with the Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television andradio public-education announcements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when theyencounter dust storms
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ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season driversand their passengers must do their part by planningahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better toalter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and adust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do notdrive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have totake and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku Anyone can channeltheir inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers of driving in duststorms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
-Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
-If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) and
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begin slowing down
-Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
-Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
-Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
-Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
-Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
-Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
-Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
-A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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Vote for your favorite Haboob HaikuBy Ina RonquilloCREATED JUN 25 2013
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PHOENIX (KGUN9-TV) - To raise awareness of the haboob hazard the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) ran a Haboob Haiku challenge asking for the 5-7-5 syllablepoems via social media
Haboob storms can become a major hazard for drivers and are most common during thesummer monsoon which began June 15
KGUN9 On Your Side put Producer Cailyn to the test this year and little did we know sheturned out to be quite the poet
Producer Cailyn had her haiku selected as of the of the 10 finalists
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Voting for the Haboob Haiku contest ends on Wednesday June 26
ADOT will announce the winner next Friday The winner doesnt get a prize but majorbragging rights
To vote for your favorite click here
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TUCSON (KGUN9-TV) - The countdown is on -- just 5 days until the official start of monsoonWhile there arent clouds yet first responders are preparing for natures fury
Water rescues are a scene all too common across southern Arizona during monsoon but theflooding doesnt have to lead to tragedy according to Dustin Krugel of the Arizona DOTDrivers need to take extra precaution said Krugel If there is significant amount of water onthe roadway its just not worth risking your car and potentially getting stuck into one of thesefloods and not only that it could potentially save your life
For firefighters training has already taken place so first responders can be prepared beforethe first drops hit the ground
The weather is going to bring rescues and thats not if its when it happens said Tucson FireCaptain Barrett Baker We have to be proactive and make sure everybody is fresh on the
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Donrsquot drive in dust storms says ADOTPosted by John Wright June 11 2013
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The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can drive head-on into a duststorm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts to educatedrivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15th ADOT along withthe Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the National Weather Servicehas reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when they encounter dust storms
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ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information to drivers before they get caught in a low-visibility dust storm Thisyear the agencyrsquos top recommendation is to avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided This is a message that canrsquot be emphasizedenoughrdquo said ADOT Director John Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers and their passengers must do theirpart by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drivethrough dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take andremember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridor betweenPhoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdash includingelectronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staff and lawenforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies mdashto keep information flowing to motorists
For more information visit httpswwwfacebookcomAZDOT
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Dust storms can create hazards on the roadWednesday June 12 2013Posted 855 pm
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With the start of Arizonas monsoon season June 15comes the threat of dust storms while on the road
Dust storms form when strong winds of up to 60mph kick up sand and debris creating a wall of dustas high as several thousand feet
You can reduce visibility to zero so youre basicallydriving blind in a motor vehicle And that is not safeat all said Dustin Krugel spokesperson of theArizona Department of Transportation (ADOT)
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Making the Grade Movies with MitchMore than 100 dust storms have been reportedacross Arizona in the last decade and one to threedust storms will move through the Phoenix area peryear according to the National Oceanic andAtmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Be on the lookout for limited visibility And whenyour visibility starts getting reduced thats a goodtime for you to look for a safe place to pull over theside of the roadway Krugel said
ADOTs campaign is reminding drivers to Pull AsideStay Alive
Come to a complete stop Turn off all your lightsand set your emergency break And simply keepyour seatbelt buckled and wait out the storm saidKrugel
And one of the reasons we tell drivers to turn off alltheir vehicle lights--you dont want those vehiclesthat are trailing you to follow you thinking youre amoving vehicle
Its difficult to predict when and where these duststorms will hit and dust storms can form seeminglyout of nowhere but these safety tips can helpdrivers prepare for the sudden dangers
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Arizona typically experiences two dust storms seasons In the spring these storms are usually caused bylarge-scale weather systems moving across the state The second season comes with the monsoon
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monsoon when haboobs - with wind gusts up to 100 mph - are most likely to form
Many people are killed on the highway because either theydont pull off to the side or if they do theyleave their foot on the brake said Kirk Astroth the associate dean of the University of Arizona College ofAgriculture and Life Sciences
Astroth who took inspiration from similar apps warning about snow storms developed an app to alertmotorists about pending dust storms
Dustin Krugel public information officer at the Arizona Department of Transportation said the appalongside other tools such as the ADOT twitter feed overhead signs on the freeway the 511 dial upsystem and social media outlets are ways drivers can find out about dust storms before hitting the road
Our top recommendation is to avoid getting caught in one of those dust storms Krugel said However alot of these dust storms seem to strike out of nowhere
For those who do get caught in a dust storm Krugel recommended pulling off the paved roadway comingto a complete stop and turning off all of the lights This prevents other motorists from thinking the car isstill moving and possibly hitting it
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June 23 2013 1200 am bull Kimberly Matas Arizona Daily Star 0
Summer driving especially on highways sometimes can be dangerous
The sky is clear one minute then the next a wall of reddish-tan dust blocks out the sun envelopsthe roadway and drivers find themselves trapped in a haboob
Interstate 10 from Tucson north to Phoenix and east toward New Mexico are corridors where duststorms develop quickly and dust-related crashes have occurred
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Officials at the Arizona Department of Transportation suggest drivers alter travel plans to avoidsuch dangerous conditions but thats not always possible so the agency offers tips on its websitefor reducing the risks
The Pull Aside Stay Alive public awareness campaign educates drivers about what to do - andwhat not to do - if drivers encounter dust storms
Driving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided ADOT Director JohnHalikowski said in a news release During monsoon season drivers and their passengers mustdo their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Its better to alter travel plansthan to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if youre on the road and a dust stormsuddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm
Haboob Haiku Challenge
Someone over at ADOT was feeling whimsical when thinking of ways to spread the word aboutsummer driving hazards
For the second year the department has launched its Haboob Haiku Challenge encouragingpoets - and motorists - to create vivid messages in just 17 syllables to remind everyone about thedangers of driving during dust storms
Its part of the agencys Pull Aside Stay Alive campaign
The Japanese-style poems should follow the traditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables respectively
Throughout the summer ADOT will be accepting submissions on its social media sites Facebookthe ADOT blog and Twitter with the hashtag HaboobHaiku
Last year ADOT received 600 submissions including these favorites
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This is not Tatooine Luke
Pull over now man
bull Dust blows swirls and grows
Roadways become danger zones
Pull over lights off
bull Wham bam dust storm jam
Cant see dont drive pull over
Lights out til all clear
SOURCE Arizona Department of Transportation
Dust storms
Dust storms can develop quickly and unexpectedly
ADOT has tips for drivers who find themselves on the road when one blows in
bull Avoid driving into or through the dust storm
bull Check traffic immediately around the vehicle and begin slowing down
bull Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway And completely exitthe highway if possible
bull Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely offthe paved portion of the roadway
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bull Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away fromwhere other vehicles may travel
bull Turn off all vehicle lights including emergency flashers
bull Set the emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
bull Stay in the vehicle with seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Go to wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg for more dust storm driving tips and educational videos
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Contact reporter Kimberly Matas at kmatasazstarnetcom or at 573-4191
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ADOT invites you to haiku about haboobs File photo
As part of the Arizona Department ofTransportationrsquos efforts to spread the word aboutdust storm safety the agency is once again askingpeople to channel their inner poets and send in theirhaboob haikus
Haboob Haiku Year Two is underway throughADOTrsquos social media sites
ADOT first issued the Haboob Haiku Challenge lastyear as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo duststorm awareness campaign The challenge was sucha smashing success worldwide media featured someof the 600 haiku submissions
The ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign re-launchedTuesday as part of Arizona Monsoon AwarenessWeek The campaign runs through the summer reminding drivers about the dangers of dust storms andmonsoon storms
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry that follows the traditional rules of three lines of five sevenand five syllables respectively The haikus are designed to reinforce ADOTrsquos public safety message urgingdrivers to avoid driving into or through a dust storm at all costs Drivers are instead encouraged to pull offthe roadway and wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drive with reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in their haboob haikus to the following ADOT social media sites
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By Weslie Sw ift
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
Maricopa residents spotted the massive wall of dust moving intotheir area July 18Photographer Patrick ArvisoCopyright 2011 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved Thismaterial may not be published broadcast rewritten orredistributed
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during dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (include HaboobHaiku) Facebookand the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videos about dust storm safetyon the campaign website
Copyright 2013 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved This material may not be published broadcastrewritten or redistributed
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Monsoon 2013 Tips on staying safe
Posted Saturday June 15 2013 111 pm | Updated 403 amSun Jun 16 2013
By Brenda Carrasco Special to AFN | 0 comments
With the monsoon season officially beginningtomorrow June 15 Arizonans should be aware of thepossible dangers the monsoon can bring both on theroad and at home Thunderstorms flash floods heavyrain
zero-visibility haboobs are all severe weather thatwill be seen during the next couple of months
For the second year in a row the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) has teamed up with theGovernorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the ArizonaDepartment of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service for their campaign ldquoPull Aside StayAliverdquo Together they seek to educate Arizona driverson the dangers of being caught in a dust storm andon staying safe in dangerous driving conditions
Turning off all lights while pulling to the side of theroad is vital in avoiding accidents
ldquoDrivers tend to see the taillights and follow the lightand end up running into the back of the vehiclesrdquo
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bull A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability arealways the top factors in preventing crashes
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said ADOTrsquos Ryan Harding
Dust storms and other monsoon-related weathercan happen unexpectedly and motorists areencouraged to wait out the storms for their ownsafety
Remember that when there is a reported ldquoDustStorm Watchrdquo this means the conditions are ideal fora dust storm to form however when there is a ldquoDustStorm Warningrdquo a dust storm is imminent anddrivers should attempt to get off the road as soon aspossible
Flash floods can also cause great damage both toyou and your vehicle Arizonarsquos section 28-910 of theArizona Revised Statutes known as the ldquoStupidMotorist Lawrdquo states that motorists who decide tocross any barricade during flooding and whobecome stranded can be billed up to $2000 for theemergency services
Even if you believe your vehicle can make it acrosssafely it is better to avoid flooded streets andwashes as the fast moving current can potentiallyoverpower your vehicle
What many Arizonans donrsquot consider is the possibilityof their homes flooding AAA insurance encourageshomeowners to ldquoreview your homeownerrsquos policyEnsure they are protected against storm damageincluding a flood Standard homeownerrsquos policies donot have flood coveragerdquo
Heavy rain can cause major damage if the waterlevels get high enough Personal belongings such
as electronics furniture and your homersquos infrastructure can be damaged and without flood coverage thedamage will not be covered by your insurance
ldquoWhen it comes to flood insurance talk to your agent and check if you are in a specific high risk area sincethese can vary from specific areas and neighborhoodsrdquo said John Candaso from AAA
He said you can check if your Ahwatukee home is in a flood area by visiting floodsmartgov and filling out theflood risk profile
Arizona motorists will be notified of any dangerous weather this season via electronic highway boards newsand television stations and social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook ADOT also encouragesdrivers to spread the word on the importance of pulling over while caught in bad weather The ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo will be back this year on Twitter where users are encouraged to write their own Haiku about stayingsafe this monsoon season Use the hashtag HaboobHaiku for the chance to be retweeted by ArizonaDOTso others can view your poetry
bull Brenda Carrasco is a junior at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona
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bull Donrsquot tailgate Stopping distances are greateron wet slippery roads
bull Insurance policy Motorists generally need acomprehensive policy to be protected againststorm damage Liability coverage only forexample does not cover damage from hailwind or rain
bull Secure outdoor furniture fixtures and garbagecans Even in weak storms these easily canblow over causing damage to the objecthomes or people
bull Allow extra time to get to a destination Trafficis heavier in bad weather
bull Prepare for electrical surges and outagesProtect sensitive electronics such ascomputers gaming systems or televisions byusing surge protectors Also keep flashlightsand batteries handy
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Monsoon driving tips from ADOT
Posted Friday June 14 2013 800 am
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15
ADOT along with the Governorrsquos Office of HighwaySafety the Arizona Department of Public Safety andthe National Weather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull
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Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaignincluding television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do(and what not to do) when they encounter duststorms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers
and their passengers must do their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm
ldquoItrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the roadand a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku
Anyone can channel their inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers ofdriving in dust storms
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Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) andbegin slowing down
Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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Some drivers get lucky crossing the water but chances are if youdont play it safe youll end up stranded Ive seen some washeswhere its just a little trickle and then a few moments later theres a bigflood coming your way Suitt says
Deputy Suitt says if there is water on the road your best bet is to takeanother route Especially at night you cant tell how deep that water is so why notavoid it all together Suitt says
If you cant find another way pull over to the side of the road until the storm subsidesTurn off your lights because you dont want anyone else to come up behind youthinking youre still driving Suitt says
The same advice goes for drivers who find themselves in the middle of a dust stormalong I-10 When you see a wall of dust approaching that is the time to take actionand pull off to the side of the roadway says Dustin Krugel of ADOT
Krugel says the road between Tucson and Casa Grande is especially prone to duststorms
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorgto showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages Thewebsite also includes a tip sheet which ADOT encourages drivers to print and keephandy in their vehicle
To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies -including electronic highway message boards social and traditional mediacommunication with ADOT staff and law enforcement officers in the field televisionand radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies - to keepinformation flowing to motorists
The most important thing to remember when driving in a dust storm or during heavyrains is to go slowly and be smart
Suitt says drivers who pass through flood barricades and get stuck could face up to a
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Poet and you know it ADOT seekshaboob haikus
Posted Thursday June 13 2013 804 am
Weslie Swift ABC 15 | 0 comments
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
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A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that followsthe traditional rules of three lines of five seven andfive syllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (includeHaboobHaiku) Facebook and the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videosabout dust storm safety on the campaign website
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This monsoon season drivers arereminded to lsquoPull Aside Stay Aliversquo
Posted Wednesday June 12 2013 100 am
Staff Reports | 0 comments
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15 ADOTalong with the Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television andradio public-education announcements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when theyencounter dust storms
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encounter dust storms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season driversand their passengers must do their part by planningahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better toalter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and adust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do notdrive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have totake and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku Anyone can channeltheir inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers of driving in duststorms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
-Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
-If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) and
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begin slowing down
-Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
-Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
-Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
-Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
-Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
-Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
-Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
-A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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PHOENIX (KGUN9-TV) - To raise awareness of the haboob hazard the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) ran a Haboob Haiku challenge asking for the 5-7-5 syllablepoems via social media
Haboob storms can become a major hazard for drivers and are most common during thesummer monsoon which began June 15
KGUN9 On Your Side put Producer Cailyn to the test this year and little did we know sheturned out to be quite the poet
Producer Cailyn had her haiku selected as of the of the 10 finalists
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Voting for the Haboob Haiku contest ends on Wednesday June 26
ADOT will announce the winner next Friday The winner doesnt get a prize but majorbragging rights
To vote for your favorite click here
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Donrsquot drive in dust storms says ADOTPosted by John Wright June 11 2013
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The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can drive head-on into a duststorm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts to educatedrivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15th ADOT along withthe Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the National Weather Servicehas reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when they encounter dust storms
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ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information to drivers before they get caught in a low-visibility dust storm Thisyear the agencyrsquos top recommendation is to avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided This is a message that canrsquot be emphasizedenoughrdquo said ADOT Director John Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers and their passengers must do theirpart by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drivethrough dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take andremember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridor betweenPhoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdash includingelectronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staff and lawenforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies mdashto keep information flowing to motorists
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Dust storms can create hazards on the roadWednesday June 12 2013Posted 855 pm
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With the start of Arizonas monsoon season June 15comes the threat of dust storms while on the road
Dust storms form when strong winds of up to 60mph kick up sand and debris creating a wall of dustas high as several thousand feet
You can reduce visibility to zero so youre basicallydriving blind in a motor vehicle And that is not safeat all said Dustin Krugel spokesperson of theArizona Department of Transportation (ADOT)
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Making the Grade Movies with MitchMore than 100 dust storms have been reportedacross Arizona in the last decade and one to threedust storms will move through the Phoenix area peryear according to the National Oceanic andAtmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Be on the lookout for limited visibility And whenyour visibility starts getting reduced thats a goodtime for you to look for a safe place to pull over theside of the roadway Krugel said
ADOTs campaign is reminding drivers to Pull AsideStay Alive
Come to a complete stop Turn off all your lightsand set your emergency break And simply keepyour seatbelt buckled and wait out the storm saidKrugel
And one of the reasons we tell drivers to turn off alltheir vehicle lights--you dont want those vehiclesthat are trailing you to follow you thinking youre amoving vehicle
Its difficult to predict when and where these duststorms will hit and dust storms can form seeminglyout of nowhere but these safety tips can helpdrivers prepare for the sudden dangers
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Arizona typically experiences two dust storms seasons In the spring these storms are usually caused bylarge-scale weather systems moving across the state The second season comes with the monsoon
Monsoon related dust storms tend to be shorter in duration but they can be more intense It is during the
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monsoon when haboobs - with wind gusts up to 100 mph - are most likely to form
Many people are killed on the highway because either theydont pull off to the side or if they do theyleave their foot on the brake said Kirk Astroth the associate dean of the University of Arizona College ofAgriculture and Life Sciences
Astroth who took inspiration from similar apps warning about snow storms developed an app to alertmotorists about pending dust storms
Dustin Krugel public information officer at the Arizona Department of Transportation said the appalongside other tools such as the ADOT twitter feed overhead signs on the freeway the 511 dial upsystem and social media outlets are ways drivers can find out about dust storms before hitting the road
Our top recommendation is to avoid getting caught in one of those dust storms Krugel said However alot of these dust storms seem to strike out of nowhere
For those who do get caught in a dust storm Krugel recommended pulling off the paved roadway comingto a complete stop and turning off all of the lights This prevents other motorists from thinking the car isstill moving and possibly hitting it
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June 23 2013 1200 am bull Kimberly Matas Arizona Daily Star 0
Summer driving especially on highways sometimes can be dangerous
The sky is clear one minute then the next a wall of reddish-tan dust blocks out the sun envelopsthe roadway and drivers find themselves trapped in a haboob
Interstate 10 from Tucson north to Phoenix and east toward New Mexico are corridors where duststorms develop quickly and dust-related crashes have occurred
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Officials at the Arizona Department of Transportation suggest drivers alter travel plans to avoidsuch dangerous conditions but thats not always possible so the agency offers tips on its websitefor reducing the risks
The Pull Aside Stay Alive public awareness campaign educates drivers about what to do - andwhat not to do - if drivers encounter dust storms
Driving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided ADOT Director JohnHalikowski said in a news release During monsoon season drivers and their passengers mustdo their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Its better to alter travel plansthan to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if youre on the road and a dust stormsuddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm
Haboob Haiku Challenge
Someone over at ADOT was feeling whimsical when thinking of ways to spread the word aboutsummer driving hazards
For the second year the department has launched its Haboob Haiku Challenge encouragingpoets - and motorists - to create vivid messages in just 17 syllables to remind everyone about thedangers of driving during dust storms
Its part of the agencys Pull Aside Stay Alive campaign
The Japanese-style poems should follow the traditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables respectively
Throughout the summer ADOT will be accepting submissions on its social media sites Facebookthe ADOT blog and Twitter with the hashtag HaboobHaiku
Last year ADOT received 600 submissions including these favorites
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This is not Tatooine Luke
Pull over now man
bull Dust blows swirls and grows
Roadways become danger zones
Pull over lights off
bull Wham bam dust storm jam
Cant see dont drive pull over
Lights out til all clear
SOURCE Arizona Department of Transportation
Dust storms
Dust storms can develop quickly and unexpectedly
ADOT has tips for drivers who find themselves on the road when one blows in
bull Avoid driving into or through the dust storm
bull Check traffic immediately around the vehicle and begin slowing down
bull Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway And completely exitthe highway if possible
bull Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely offthe paved portion of the roadway
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bull Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away fromwhere other vehicles may travel
bull Turn off all vehicle lights including emergency flashers
bull Set the emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
bull Stay in the vehicle with seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Go to wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg for more dust storm driving tips and educational videos
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Contact reporter Kimberly Matas at kmatasazstarnetcom or at 573-4191
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ADOT invites you to haiku about haboobs File photo
As part of the Arizona Department ofTransportationrsquos efforts to spread the word aboutdust storm safety the agency is once again askingpeople to channel their inner poets and send in theirhaboob haikus
Haboob Haiku Year Two is underway throughADOTrsquos social media sites
ADOT first issued the Haboob Haiku Challenge lastyear as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo duststorm awareness campaign The challenge was sucha smashing success worldwide media featured someof the 600 haiku submissions
The ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign re-launchedTuesday as part of Arizona Monsoon AwarenessWeek The campaign runs through the summer reminding drivers about the dangers of dust storms andmonsoon storms
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry that follows the traditional rules of three lines of five sevenand five syllables respectively The haikus are designed to reinforce ADOTrsquos public safety message urgingdrivers to avoid driving into or through a dust storm at all costs Drivers are instead encouraged to pull offthe roadway and wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drive with reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in their haboob haikus to the following ADOT social media sites
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Yoursquore not a Jedi This is not Tatooine Luke Pull over now manDust blows swirls and grows Roadways become danger zones Pull over lights offWham bam dust storm jam Canrsquot see donrsquot drive pull over Lights out rsquotil all clear
Dust storm driving tips and educational videos can be found at wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg
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By Weslie Sw ift
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
Maricopa residents spotted the massive wall of dust moving intotheir area July 18Photographer Patrick ArvisoCopyright 2011 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved Thismaterial may not be published broadcast rewritten orredistributed
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during dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (include HaboobHaiku) Facebookand the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videos about dust storm safetyon the campaign website
Copyright 2013 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved This material may not be published broadcastrewritten or redistributed
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Monsoon 2013 Tips on staying safe
Posted Saturday June 15 2013 111 pm | Updated 403 amSun Jun 16 2013
By Brenda Carrasco Special to AFN | 0 comments
With the monsoon season officially beginningtomorrow June 15 Arizonans should be aware of thepossible dangers the monsoon can bring both on theroad and at home Thunderstorms flash floods heavyrain
zero-visibility haboobs are all severe weather thatwill be seen during the next couple of months
For the second year in a row the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) has teamed up with theGovernorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the ArizonaDepartment of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service for their campaign ldquoPull Aside StayAliverdquo Together they seek to educate Arizona driverson the dangers of being caught in a dust storm andon staying safe in dangerous driving conditions
Turning off all lights while pulling to the side of theroad is vital in avoiding accidents
ldquoDrivers tend to see the taillights and follow the lightand end up running into the back of the vehiclesrdquo
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bull A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability arealways the top factors in preventing crashes
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said ADOTrsquos Ryan Harding
Dust storms and other monsoon-related weathercan happen unexpectedly and motorists areencouraged to wait out the storms for their ownsafety
Remember that when there is a reported ldquoDustStorm Watchrdquo this means the conditions are ideal fora dust storm to form however when there is a ldquoDustStorm Warningrdquo a dust storm is imminent anddrivers should attempt to get off the road as soon aspossible
Flash floods can also cause great damage both toyou and your vehicle Arizonarsquos section 28-910 of theArizona Revised Statutes known as the ldquoStupidMotorist Lawrdquo states that motorists who decide tocross any barricade during flooding and whobecome stranded can be billed up to $2000 for theemergency services
Even if you believe your vehicle can make it acrosssafely it is better to avoid flooded streets andwashes as the fast moving current can potentiallyoverpower your vehicle
What many Arizonans donrsquot consider is the possibilityof their homes flooding AAA insurance encourageshomeowners to ldquoreview your homeownerrsquos policyEnsure they are protected against storm damageincluding a flood Standard homeownerrsquos policies donot have flood coveragerdquo
Heavy rain can cause major damage if the waterlevels get high enough Personal belongings such
as electronics furniture and your homersquos infrastructure can be damaged and without flood coverage thedamage will not be covered by your insurance
ldquoWhen it comes to flood insurance talk to your agent and check if you are in a specific high risk area sincethese can vary from specific areas and neighborhoodsrdquo said John Candaso from AAA
He said you can check if your Ahwatukee home is in a flood area by visiting floodsmartgov and filling out theflood risk profile
Arizona motorists will be notified of any dangerous weather this season via electronic highway boards newsand television stations and social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook ADOT also encouragesdrivers to spread the word on the importance of pulling over while caught in bad weather The ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo will be back this year on Twitter where users are encouraged to write their own Haiku about stayingsafe this monsoon season Use the hashtag HaboobHaiku for the chance to be retweeted by ArizonaDOTso others can view your poetry
bull Brenda Carrasco is a junior at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona
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bull Secure outdoor furniture fixtures and garbagecans Even in weak storms these easily canblow over causing damage to the objecthomes or people
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Monsoon driving tips from ADOT
Posted Friday June 14 2013 800 am
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15
ADOT along with the Governorrsquos Office of HighwaySafety the Arizona Department of Public Safety andthe National Weather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull
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Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaignincluding television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do(and what not to do) when they encounter duststorms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers
and their passengers must do their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm
ldquoItrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the roadand a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku
Anyone can channel their inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers ofdriving in dust storms
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If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) andbegin slowing down
Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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TUCSON- When the clouds roll in and lightning strikes Tucson roadsturn dangerous
Its hard to tell how fast the water is going to rise says Deputy TracySuitt of the Pima County Sheriffs Department
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Some drivers get lucky crossing the water but chances are if youdont play it safe youll end up stranded Ive seen some washeswhere its just a little trickle and then a few moments later theres a bigflood coming your way Suitt says
Deputy Suitt says if there is water on the road your best bet is to takeanother route Especially at night you cant tell how deep that water is so why notavoid it all together Suitt says
If you cant find another way pull over to the side of the road until the storm subsidesTurn off your lights because you dont want anyone else to come up behind youthinking youre still driving Suitt says
The same advice goes for drivers who find themselves in the middle of a dust stormalong I-10 When you see a wall of dust approaching that is the time to take actionand pull off to the side of the roadway says Dustin Krugel of ADOT
Krugel says the road between Tucson and Casa Grande is especially prone to duststorms
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorgto showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages Thewebsite also includes a tip sheet which ADOT encourages drivers to print and keephandy in their vehicle
To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies -including electronic highway message boards social and traditional mediacommunication with ADOT staff and law enforcement officers in the field televisionand radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies - to keepinformation flowing to motorists
The most important thing to remember when driving in a dust storm or during heavyrains is to go slowly and be smart
Suitt says drivers who pass through flood barricades and get stuck could face up to a
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Poet and you know it ADOT seekshaboob haikus
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PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
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A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that followsthe traditional rules of three lines of five seven andfive syllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (includeHaboobHaiku) Facebook and the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videosabout dust storm safety on the campaign website
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This monsoon season drivers arereminded to lsquoPull Aside Stay Aliversquo
Posted Wednesday June 12 2013 100 am
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The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15 ADOTalong with the Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television andradio public-education announcements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when theyencounter dust storms
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ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season driversand their passengers must do their part by planningahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better toalter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and adust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do notdrive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have totake and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku Anyone can channeltheir inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers of driving in duststorms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
-Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
-If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) and
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begin slowing down
-Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
-Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
-Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
-Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
-Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
-Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
-Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
-A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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PHOENIX (KGUN9-TV) - To raise awareness of the haboob hazard the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) ran a Haboob Haiku challenge asking for the 5-7-5 syllablepoems via social media
Haboob storms can become a major hazard for drivers and are most common during thesummer monsoon which began June 15
KGUN9 On Your Side put Producer Cailyn to the test this year and little did we know sheturned out to be quite the poet
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Voting for the Haboob Haiku contest ends on Wednesday June 26
ADOT will announce the winner next Friday The winner doesnt get a prize but majorbragging rights
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Donrsquot drive in dust storms says ADOTPosted by John Wright June 11 2013
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The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can drive head-on into a duststorm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts to educatedrivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15th ADOT along withthe Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the National Weather Servicehas reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when they encounter dust storms
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ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information to drivers before they get caught in a low-visibility dust storm Thisyear the agencyrsquos top recommendation is to avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided This is a message that canrsquot be emphasizedenoughrdquo said ADOT Director John Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers and their passengers must do theirpart by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drivethrough dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take andremember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridor betweenPhoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdash includingelectronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staff and lawenforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies mdashto keep information flowing to motorists
For more information visit httpswwwfacebookcomAZDOT
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Dust storms can create hazards on the roadWednesday June 12 2013Posted 855 pm
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With the start of Arizonas monsoon season June 15comes the threat of dust storms while on the road
Dust storms form when strong winds of up to 60mph kick up sand and debris creating a wall of dustas high as several thousand feet
You can reduce visibility to zero so youre basicallydriving blind in a motor vehicle And that is not safeat all said Dustin Krugel spokesperson of theArizona Department of Transportation (ADOT)
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Making the Grade Movies with MitchMore than 100 dust storms have been reportedacross Arizona in the last decade and one to threedust storms will move through the Phoenix area peryear according to the National Oceanic andAtmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Be on the lookout for limited visibility And whenyour visibility starts getting reduced thats a goodtime for you to look for a safe place to pull over theside of the roadway Krugel said
ADOTs campaign is reminding drivers to Pull AsideStay Alive
Come to a complete stop Turn off all your lightsand set your emergency break And simply keepyour seatbelt buckled and wait out the storm saidKrugel
And one of the reasons we tell drivers to turn off alltheir vehicle lights--you dont want those vehiclesthat are trailing you to follow you thinking youre amoving vehicle
Its difficult to predict when and where these duststorms will hit and dust storms can form seeminglyout of nowhere but these safety tips can helpdrivers prepare for the sudden dangers
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Arizona typically experiences two dust storms seasons In the spring these storms are usually caused bylarge-scale weather systems moving across the state The second season comes with the monsoon
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monsoon when haboobs - with wind gusts up to 100 mph - are most likely to form
Many people are killed on the highway because either theydont pull off to the side or if they do theyleave their foot on the brake said Kirk Astroth the associate dean of the University of Arizona College ofAgriculture and Life Sciences
Astroth who took inspiration from similar apps warning about snow storms developed an app to alertmotorists about pending dust storms
Dustin Krugel public information officer at the Arizona Department of Transportation said the appalongside other tools such as the ADOT twitter feed overhead signs on the freeway the 511 dial upsystem and social media outlets are ways drivers can find out about dust storms before hitting the road
Our top recommendation is to avoid getting caught in one of those dust storms Krugel said However alot of these dust storms seem to strike out of nowhere
For those who do get caught in a dust storm Krugel recommended pulling off the paved roadway comingto a complete stop and turning off all of the lights This prevents other motorists from thinking the car isstill moving and possibly hitting it
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June 23 2013 1200 am bull Kimberly Matas Arizona Daily Star 0
Summer driving especially on highways sometimes can be dangerous
The sky is clear one minute then the next a wall of reddish-tan dust blocks out the sun envelopsthe roadway and drivers find themselves trapped in a haboob
Interstate 10 from Tucson north to Phoenix and east toward New Mexico are corridors where duststorms develop quickly and dust-related crashes have occurred
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Officials at the Arizona Department of Transportation suggest drivers alter travel plans to avoidsuch dangerous conditions but thats not always possible so the agency offers tips on its websitefor reducing the risks
The Pull Aside Stay Alive public awareness campaign educates drivers about what to do - andwhat not to do - if drivers encounter dust storms
Driving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided ADOT Director JohnHalikowski said in a news release During monsoon season drivers and their passengers mustdo their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Its better to alter travel plansthan to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if youre on the road and a dust stormsuddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm
Haboob Haiku Challenge
Someone over at ADOT was feeling whimsical when thinking of ways to spread the word aboutsummer driving hazards
For the second year the department has launched its Haboob Haiku Challenge encouragingpoets - and motorists - to create vivid messages in just 17 syllables to remind everyone about thedangers of driving during dust storms
Its part of the agencys Pull Aside Stay Alive campaign
The Japanese-style poems should follow the traditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables respectively
Throughout the summer ADOT will be accepting submissions on its social media sites Facebookthe ADOT blog and Twitter with the hashtag HaboobHaiku
Last year ADOT received 600 submissions including these favorites
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This is not Tatooine Luke
Pull over now man
bull Dust blows swirls and grows
Roadways become danger zones
Pull over lights off
bull Wham bam dust storm jam
Cant see dont drive pull over
Lights out til all clear
SOURCE Arizona Department of Transportation
Dust storms
Dust storms can develop quickly and unexpectedly
ADOT has tips for drivers who find themselves on the road when one blows in
bull Avoid driving into or through the dust storm
bull Check traffic immediately around the vehicle and begin slowing down
bull Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway And completely exitthe highway if possible
bull Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely offthe paved portion of the roadway
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bull Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away fromwhere other vehicles may travel
bull Turn off all vehicle lights including emergency flashers
bull Set the emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
bull Stay in the vehicle with seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Go to wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg for more dust storm driving tips and educational videos
SOURCE Arizona Department of Transportation
Contact reporter Kimberly Matas at kmatasazstarnetcom or at 573-4191
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ADOT invites you to haiku about haboobs File photo
As part of the Arizona Department ofTransportationrsquos efforts to spread the word aboutdust storm safety the agency is once again askingpeople to channel their inner poets and send in theirhaboob haikus
Haboob Haiku Year Two is underway throughADOTrsquos social media sites
ADOT first issued the Haboob Haiku Challenge lastyear as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo duststorm awareness campaign The challenge was sucha smashing success worldwide media featured someof the 600 haiku submissions
The ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign re-launchedTuesday as part of Arizona Monsoon AwarenessWeek The campaign runs through the summer reminding drivers about the dangers of dust storms andmonsoon storms
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry that follows the traditional rules of three lines of five sevenand five syllables respectively The haikus are designed to reinforce ADOTrsquos public safety message urgingdrivers to avoid driving into or through a dust storm at all costs Drivers are instead encouraged to pull offthe roadway and wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drive with reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in their haboob haikus to the following ADOT social media sites
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Posted 06122013
By Weslie Sw ift
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
Maricopa residents spotted the massive wall of dust moving intotheir area July 18Photographer Patrick ArvisoCopyright 2011 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved Thismaterial may not be published broadcast rewritten orredistributed
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during dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (include HaboobHaiku) Facebookand the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videos about dust storm safetyon the campaign website
Copyright 2013 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved This material may not be published broadcastrewritten or redistributed
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Monsoon 2013 Tips on staying safe
Posted Saturday June 15 2013 111 pm | Updated 403 amSun Jun 16 2013
By Brenda Carrasco Special to AFN | 0 comments
With the monsoon season officially beginningtomorrow June 15 Arizonans should be aware of thepossible dangers the monsoon can bring both on theroad and at home Thunderstorms flash floods heavyrain
zero-visibility haboobs are all severe weather thatwill be seen during the next couple of months
For the second year in a row the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) has teamed up with theGovernorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the ArizonaDepartment of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service for their campaign ldquoPull Aside StayAliverdquo Together they seek to educate Arizona driverson the dangers of being caught in a dust storm andon staying safe in dangerous driving conditions
Turning off all lights while pulling to the side of theroad is vital in avoiding accidents
ldquoDrivers tend to see the taillights and follow the lightand end up running into the back of the vehiclesrdquo
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bull A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability arealways the top factors in preventing crashes
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said ADOTrsquos Ryan Harding
Dust storms and other monsoon-related weathercan happen unexpectedly and motorists areencouraged to wait out the storms for their ownsafety
Remember that when there is a reported ldquoDustStorm Watchrdquo this means the conditions are ideal fora dust storm to form however when there is a ldquoDustStorm Warningrdquo a dust storm is imminent anddrivers should attempt to get off the road as soon aspossible
Flash floods can also cause great damage both toyou and your vehicle Arizonarsquos section 28-910 of theArizona Revised Statutes known as the ldquoStupidMotorist Lawrdquo states that motorists who decide tocross any barricade during flooding and whobecome stranded can be billed up to $2000 for theemergency services
Even if you believe your vehicle can make it acrosssafely it is better to avoid flooded streets andwashes as the fast moving current can potentiallyoverpower your vehicle
What many Arizonans donrsquot consider is the possibilityof their homes flooding AAA insurance encourageshomeowners to ldquoreview your homeownerrsquos policyEnsure they are protected against storm damageincluding a flood Standard homeownerrsquos policies donot have flood coveragerdquo
Heavy rain can cause major damage if the waterlevels get high enough Personal belongings such
as electronics furniture and your homersquos infrastructure can be damaged and without flood coverage thedamage will not be covered by your insurance
ldquoWhen it comes to flood insurance talk to your agent and check if you are in a specific high risk area sincethese can vary from specific areas and neighborhoodsrdquo said John Candaso from AAA
He said you can check if your Ahwatukee home is in a flood area by visiting floodsmartgov and filling out theflood risk profile
Arizona motorists will be notified of any dangerous weather this season via electronic highway boards newsand television stations and social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook ADOT also encouragesdrivers to spread the word on the importance of pulling over while caught in bad weather The ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo will be back this year on Twitter where users are encouraged to write their own Haiku about stayingsafe this monsoon season Use the hashtag HaboobHaiku for the chance to be retweeted by ArizonaDOTso others can view your poetry
bull Brenda Carrasco is a junior at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona
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bull Insurance policy Motorists generally need acomprehensive policy to be protected againststorm damage Liability coverage only forexample does not cover damage from hailwind or rain
bull Secure outdoor furniture fixtures and garbagecans Even in weak storms these easily canblow over causing damage to the objecthomes or people
bull Allow extra time to get to a destination Trafficis heavier in bad weather
bull Prepare for electrical surges and outagesProtect sensitive electronics such ascomputers gaming systems or televisions byusing surge protectors Also keep flashlightsand batteries handy
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Monsoon driving tips from ADOT
Posted Friday June 14 2013 800 am
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15
ADOT along with the Governorrsquos Office of HighwaySafety the Arizona Department of Public Safety andthe National Weather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull
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Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaignincluding television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do(and what not to do) when they encounter duststorms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers
and their passengers must do their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm
ldquoItrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the roadand a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku
Anyone can channel their inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers ofdriving in dust storms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
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Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) andbegin slowing down
Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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Some drivers get lucky crossing the water but chances are if youdont play it safe youll end up stranded Ive seen some washeswhere its just a little trickle and then a few moments later theres a bigflood coming your way Suitt says
Deputy Suitt says if there is water on the road your best bet is to takeanother route Especially at night you cant tell how deep that water is so why notavoid it all together Suitt says
If you cant find another way pull over to the side of the road until the storm subsidesTurn off your lights because you dont want anyone else to come up behind youthinking youre still driving Suitt says
The same advice goes for drivers who find themselves in the middle of a dust stormalong I-10 When you see a wall of dust approaching that is the time to take actionand pull off to the side of the roadway says Dustin Krugel of ADOT
Krugel says the road between Tucson and Casa Grande is especially prone to duststorms
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorgto showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages Thewebsite also includes a tip sheet which ADOT encourages drivers to print and keephandy in their vehicle
To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies -including electronic highway message boards social and traditional mediacommunication with ADOT staff and law enforcement officers in the field televisionand radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies - to keepinformation flowing to motorists
The most important thing to remember when driving in a dust storm or during heavyrains is to go slowly and be smart
Suitt says drivers who pass through flood barricades and get stuck could face up to a
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Poet and you know it ADOT seekshaboob haikus
Posted Thursday June 13 2013 804 am
Weslie Swift ABC 15 | 0 comments
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
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A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that followsthe traditional rules of three lines of five seven andfive syllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (includeHaboobHaiku) Facebook and the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videosabout dust storm safety on the campaign website
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This monsoon season drivers arereminded to lsquoPull Aside Stay Aliversquo
Posted Wednesday June 12 2013 100 am
Staff Reports | 0 comments
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15 ADOTalong with the Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television andradio public-education announcements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when theyencounter dust storms
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encounter dust storms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season driversand their passengers must do their part by planningahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better toalter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and adust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do notdrive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have totake and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku Anyone can channeltheir inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers of driving in duststorms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
-Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
-If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) and
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begin slowing down
-Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
-Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
-Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
-Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
-Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
-Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
-Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
-A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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PHOENIX (KGUN9-TV) - To raise awareness of the haboob hazard the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) ran a Haboob Haiku challenge asking for the 5-7-5 syllablepoems via social media
Haboob storms can become a major hazard for drivers and are most common during thesummer monsoon which began June 15
KGUN9 On Your Side put Producer Cailyn to the test this year and little did we know sheturned out to be quite the poet
Producer Cailyn had her haiku selected as of the of the 10 finalists
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Voting for the Haboob Haiku contest ends on Wednesday June 26
ADOT will announce the winner next Friday The winner doesnt get a prize but majorbragging rights
To vote for your favorite click here
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Donrsquot drive in dust storms says ADOTPosted by John Wright June 11 2013
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The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can drive head-on into a duststorm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts to educatedrivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15th ADOT along withthe Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the National Weather Servicehas reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when they encounter dust storms
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ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information to drivers before they get caught in a low-visibility dust storm Thisyear the agencyrsquos top recommendation is to avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided This is a message that canrsquot be emphasizedenoughrdquo said ADOT Director John Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers and their passengers must do theirpart by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drivethrough dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take andremember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridor betweenPhoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdash includingelectronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staff and lawenforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies mdashto keep information flowing to motorists
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Dust storms can create hazards on the roadWednesday June 12 2013Posted 855 pm
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With the start of Arizonas monsoon season June 15comes the threat of dust storms while on the road
Dust storms form when strong winds of up to 60mph kick up sand and debris creating a wall of dustas high as several thousand feet
You can reduce visibility to zero so youre basicallydriving blind in a motor vehicle And that is not safeat all said Dustin Krugel spokesperson of theArizona Department of Transportation (ADOT)
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Making the Grade Movies with MitchMore than 100 dust storms have been reportedacross Arizona in the last decade and one to threedust storms will move through the Phoenix area peryear according to the National Oceanic andAtmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Be on the lookout for limited visibility And whenyour visibility starts getting reduced thats a goodtime for you to look for a safe place to pull over theside of the roadway Krugel said
ADOTs campaign is reminding drivers to Pull AsideStay Alive
Come to a complete stop Turn off all your lightsand set your emergency break And simply keepyour seatbelt buckled and wait out the storm saidKrugel
And one of the reasons we tell drivers to turn off alltheir vehicle lights--you dont want those vehiclesthat are trailing you to follow you thinking youre amoving vehicle
Its difficult to predict when and where these duststorms will hit and dust storms can form seeminglyout of nowhere but these safety tips can helpdrivers prepare for the sudden dangers
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Arizona typically experiences two dust storms seasons In the spring these storms are usually caused bylarge-scale weather systems moving across the state The second season comes with the monsoon
Monsoon related dust storms tend to be shorter in duration but they can be more intense It is during the
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monsoon when haboobs - with wind gusts up to 100 mph - are most likely to form
Many people are killed on the highway because either theydont pull off to the side or if they do theyleave their foot on the brake said Kirk Astroth the associate dean of the University of Arizona College ofAgriculture and Life Sciences
Astroth who took inspiration from similar apps warning about snow storms developed an app to alertmotorists about pending dust storms
Dustin Krugel public information officer at the Arizona Department of Transportation said the appalongside other tools such as the ADOT twitter feed overhead signs on the freeway the 511 dial upsystem and social media outlets are ways drivers can find out about dust storms before hitting the road
Our top recommendation is to avoid getting caught in one of those dust storms Krugel said However alot of these dust storms seem to strike out of nowhere
For those who do get caught in a dust storm Krugel recommended pulling off the paved roadway comingto a complete stop and turning off all of the lights This prevents other motorists from thinking the car isstill moving and possibly hitting it
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June 23 2013 1200 am bull Kimberly Matas Arizona Daily Star 0
Summer driving especially on highways sometimes can be dangerous
The sky is clear one minute then the next a wall of reddish-tan dust blocks out the sun envelopsthe roadway and drivers find themselves trapped in a haboob
Interstate 10 from Tucson north to Phoenix and east toward New Mexico are corridors where duststorms develop quickly and dust-related crashes have occurred
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Officials at the Arizona Department of Transportation suggest drivers alter travel plans to avoidsuch dangerous conditions but thats not always possible so the agency offers tips on its websitefor reducing the risks
The Pull Aside Stay Alive public awareness campaign educates drivers about what to do - andwhat not to do - if drivers encounter dust storms
Driving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided ADOT Director JohnHalikowski said in a news release During monsoon season drivers and their passengers mustdo their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Its better to alter travel plansthan to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if youre on the road and a dust stormsuddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm
Haboob Haiku Challenge
Someone over at ADOT was feeling whimsical when thinking of ways to spread the word aboutsummer driving hazards
For the second year the department has launched its Haboob Haiku Challenge encouragingpoets - and motorists - to create vivid messages in just 17 syllables to remind everyone about thedangers of driving during dust storms
Its part of the agencys Pull Aside Stay Alive campaign
The Japanese-style poems should follow the traditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables respectively
Throughout the summer ADOT will be accepting submissions on its social media sites Facebookthe ADOT blog and Twitter with the hashtag HaboobHaiku
Last year ADOT received 600 submissions including these favorites
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This is not Tatooine Luke
Pull over now man
bull Dust blows swirls and grows
Roadways become danger zones
Pull over lights off
bull Wham bam dust storm jam
Cant see dont drive pull over
Lights out til all clear
SOURCE Arizona Department of Transportation
Dust storms
Dust storms can develop quickly and unexpectedly
ADOT has tips for drivers who find themselves on the road when one blows in
bull Avoid driving into or through the dust storm
bull Check traffic immediately around the vehicle and begin slowing down
bull Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway And completely exitthe highway if possible
bull Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely offthe paved portion of the roadway
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bull Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away fromwhere other vehicles may travel
bull Turn off all vehicle lights including emergency flashers
bull Set the emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
bull Stay in the vehicle with seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Go to wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg for more dust storm driving tips and educational videos
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Contact reporter Kimberly Matas at kmatasazstarnetcom or at 573-4191
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ADOT invites you to haiku about haboobs File photo
As part of the Arizona Department ofTransportationrsquos efforts to spread the word aboutdust storm safety the agency is once again askingpeople to channel their inner poets and send in theirhaboob haikus
Haboob Haiku Year Two is underway throughADOTrsquos social media sites
ADOT first issued the Haboob Haiku Challenge lastyear as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo duststorm awareness campaign The challenge was sucha smashing success worldwide media featured someof the 600 haiku submissions
The ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign re-launchedTuesday as part of Arizona Monsoon AwarenessWeek The campaign runs through the summer reminding drivers about the dangers of dust storms andmonsoon storms
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry that follows the traditional rules of three lines of five sevenand five syllables respectively The haikus are designed to reinforce ADOTrsquos public safety message urgingdrivers to avoid driving into or through a dust storm at all costs Drivers are instead encouraged to pull offthe roadway and wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drive with reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in their haboob haikus to the following ADOT social media sites
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Dust storm driving tips and educational videos can be found at wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg
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By Weslie Sw ift
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
Maricopa residents spotted the massive wall of dust moving intotheir area July 18Photographer Patrick ArvisoCopyright 2011 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved Thismaterial may not be published broadcast rewritten orredistributed
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during dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (include HaboobHaiku) Facebookand the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videos about dust storm safetyon the campaign website
Copyright 2013 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved This material may not be published broadcastrewritten or redistributed
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Monsoon 2013 Tips on staying safe
Posted Saturday June 15 2013 111 pm | Updated 403 amSun Jun 16 2013
By Brenda Carrasco Special to AFN | 0 comments
With the monsoon season officially beginningtomorrow June 15 Arizonans should be aware of thepossible dangers the monsoon can bring both on theroad and at home Thunderstorms flash floods heavyrain
zero-visibility haboobs are all severe weather thatwill be seen during the next couple of months
For the second year in a row the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) has teamed up with theGovernorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the ArizonaDepartment of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service for their campaign ldquoPull Aside StayAliverdquo Together they seek to educate Arizona driverson the dangers of being caught in a dust storm andon staying safe in dangerous driving conditions
Turning off all lights while pulling to the side of theroad is vital in avoiding accidents
ldquoDrivers tend to see the taillights and follow the lightand end up running into the back of the vehiclesrdquo
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bull A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability arealways the top factors in preventing crashes
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said ADOTrsquos Ryan Harding
Dust storms and other monsoon-related weathercan happen unexpectedly and motorists areencouraged to wait out the storms for their ownsafety
Remember that when there is a reported ldquoDustStorm Watchrdquo this means the conditions are ideal fora dust storm to form however when there is a ldquoDustStorm Warningrdquo a dust storm is imminent anddrivers should attempt to get off the road as soon aspossible
Flash floods can also cause great damage both toyou and your vehicle Arizonarsquos section 28-910 of theArizona Revised Statutes known as the ldquoStupidMotorist Lawrdquo states that motorists who decide tocross any barricade during flooding and whobecome stranded can be billed up to $2000 for theemergency services
Even if you believe your vehicle can make it acrosssafely it is better to avoid flooded streets andwashes as the fast moving current can potentiallyoverpower your vehicle
What many Arizonans donrsquot consider is the possibilityof their homes flooding AAA insurance encourageshomeowners to ldquoreview your homeownerrsquos policyEnsure they are protected against storm damageincluding a flood Standard homeownerrsquos policies donot have flood coveragerdquo
Heavy rain can cause major damage if the waterlevels get high enough Personal belongings such
as electronics furniture and your homersquos infrastructure can be damaged and without flood coverage thedamage will not be covered by your insurance
ldquoWhen it comes to flood insurance talk to your agent and check if you are in a specific high risk area sincethese can vary from specific areas and neighborhoodsrdquo said John Candaso from AAA
He said you can check if your Ahwatukee home is in a flood area by visiting floodsmartgov and filling out theflood risk profile
Arizona motorists will be notified of any dangerous weather this season via electronic highway boards newsand television stations and social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook ADOT also encouragesdrivers to spread the word on the importance of pulling over while caught in bad weather The ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo will be back this year on Twitter where users are encouraged to write their own Haiku about stayingsafe this monsoon season Use the hashtag HaboobHaiku for the chance to be retweeted by ArizonaDOTso others can view your poetry
bull Brenda Carrasco is a junior at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona
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Monsoon driving tips from ADOT
Posted Friday June 14 2013 800 am
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15
ADOT along with the Governorrsquos Office of HighwaySafety the Arizona Department of Public Safety andthe National Weather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull
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Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaignincluding television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do(and what not to do) when they encounter duststorms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers
and their passengers must do their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm
ldquoItrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the roadand a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku
Anyone can channel their inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers ofdriving in dust storms
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Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) andbegin slowing down
Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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Monsoon Safety how to avoid becoming astupid motoristPosted Jun 11 2013 703 AM by Samantha Ptashkin Updated Jun 11 2013 713 AM
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TUCSON- When the clouds roll in and lightning strikes Tucson roadsturn dangerous
Its hard to tell how fast the water is going to rise says Deputy TracySuitt of the Pima County Sheriffs Department
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Some drivers get lucky crossing the water but chances are if youdont play it safe youll end up stranded Ive seen some washeswhere its just a little trickle and then a few moments later theres a bigflood coming your way Suitt says
Deputy Suitt says if there is water on the road your best bet is to takeanother route Especially at night you cant tell how deep that water is so why notavoid it all together Suitt says
If you cant find another way pull over to the side of the road until the storm subsidesTurn off your lights because you dont want anyone else to come up behind youthinking youre still driving Suitt says
The same advice goes for drivers who find themselves in the middle of a dust stormalong I-10 When you see a wall of dust approaching that is the time to take actionand pull off to the side of the roadway says Dustin Krugel of ADOT
Krugel says the road between Tucson and Casa Grande is especially prone to duststorms
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorgto showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages Thewebsite also includes a tip sheet which ADOT encourages drivers to print and keephandy in their vehicle
To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies -including electronic highway message boards social and traditional mediacommunication with ADOT staff and law enforcement officers in the field televisionand radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies - to keepinformation flowing to motorists
The most important thing to remember when driving in a dust storm or during heavyrains is to go slowly and be smart
Suitt says drivers who pass through flood barricades and get stuck could face up to a
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Poet and you know it ADOT seekshaboob haikus
Posted Thursday June 13 2013 804 am
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PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
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A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that followsthe traditional rules of three lines of five seven andfive syllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (includeHaboobHaiku) Facebook and the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videosabout dust storm safety on the campaign website
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This monsoon season drivers arereminded to lsquoPull Aside Stay Aliversquo
Posted Wednesday June 12 2013 100 am
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The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15 ADOTalong with the Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television andradio public-education announcements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when theyencounter dust storms
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ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season driversand their passengers must do their part by planningahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better toalter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and adust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do notdrive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have totake and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku Anyone can channeltheir inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers of driving in duststorms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
-Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
-If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) and
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begin slowing down
-Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
-Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
-Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
-Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
-Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
-Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
-Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
-A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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PHOENIX (KGUN9-TV) - To raise awareness of the haboob hazard the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) ran a Haboob Haiku challenge asking for the 5-7-5 syllablepoems via social media
Haboob storms can become a major hazard for drivers and are most common during thesummer monsoon which began June 15
KGUN9 On Your Side put Producer Cailyn to the test this year and little did we know sheturned out to be quite the poet
Producer Cailyn had her haiku selected as of the of the 10 finalists
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ADOT will announce the winner next Friday The winner doesnt get a prize but majorbragging rights
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The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can drive head-on into a duststorm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts to educatedrivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15th ADOT along withthe Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the National Weather Servicehas reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when they encounter dust storms
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ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information to drivers before they get caught in a low-visibility dust storm Thisyear the agencyrsquos top recommendation is to avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided This is a message that canrsquot be emphasizedenoughrdquo said ADOT Director John Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers and their passengers must do theirpart by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drivethrough dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take andremember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridor betweenPhoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdash includingelectronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staff and lawenforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies mdashto keep information flowing to motorists
For more information visit httpswwwfacebookcomAZDOT
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Dust storms can create hazards on the roadWednesday June 12 2013Posted 855 pm
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With the start of Arizonas monsoon season June 15comes the threat of dust storms while on the road
Dust storms form when strong winds of up to 60mph kick up sand and debris creating a wall of dustas high as several thousand feet
You can reduce visibility to zero so youre basicallydriving blind in a motor vehicle And that is not safeat all said Dustin Krugel spokesperson of theArizona Department of Transportation (ADOT)
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Making the Grade Movies with MitchMore than 100 dust storms have been reportedacross Arizona in the last decade and one to threedust storms will move through the Phoenix area peryear according to the National Oceanic andAtmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Be on the lookout for limited visibility And whenyour visibility starts getting reduced thats a goodtime for you to look for a safe place to pull over theside of the roadway Krugel said
ADOTs campaign is reminding drivers to Pull AsideStay Alive
Come to a complete stop Turn off all your lightsand set your emergency break And simply keepyour seatbelt buckled and wait out the storm saidKrugel
And one of the reasons we tell drivers to turn off alltheir vehicle lights--you dont want those vehiclesthat are trailing you to follow you thinking youre amoving vehicle
Its difficult to predict when and where these duststorms will hit and dust storms can form seeminglyout of nowhere but these safety tips can helpdrivers prepare for the sudden dangers
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Arizona typically experiences two dust storms seasons In the spring these storms are usually caused bylarge-scale weather systems moving across the state The second season comes with the monsoon
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monsoon when haboobs - with wind gusts up to 100 mph - are most likely to form
Many people are killed on the highway because either theydont pull off to the side or if they do theyleave their foot on the brake said Kirk Astroth the associate dean of the University of Arizona College ofAgriculture and Life Sciences
Astroth who took inspiration from similar apps warning about snow storms developed an app to alertmotorists about pending dust storms
Dustin Krugel public information officer at the Arizona Department of Transportation said the appalongside other tools such as the ADOT twitter feed overhead signs on the freeway the 511 dial upsystem and social media outlets are ways drivers can find out about dust storms before hitting the road
Our top recommendation is to avoid getting caught in one of those dust storms Krugel said However alot of these dust storms seem to strike out of nowhere
For those who do get caught in a dust storm Krugel recommended pulling off the paved roadway comingto a complete stop and turning off all of the lights This prevents other motorists from thinking the car isstill moving and possibly hitting it
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June 23 2013 1200 am bull Kimberly Matas Arizona Daily Star 0
Summer driving especially on highways sometimes can be dangerous
The sky is clear one minute then the next a wall of reddish-tan dust blocks out the sun envelopsthe roadway and drivers find themselves trapped in a haboob
Interstate 10 from Tucson north to Phoenix and east toward New Mexico are corridors where duststorms develop quickly and dust-related crashes have occurred
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Officials at the Arizona Department of Transportation suggest drivers alter travel plans to avoidsuch dangerous conditions but thats not always possible so the agency offers tips on its websitefor reducing the risks
The Pull Aside Stay Alive public awareness campaign educates drivers about what to do - andwhat not to do - if drivers encounter dust storms
Driving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided ADOT Director JohnHalikowski said in a news release During monsoon season drivers and their passengers mustdo their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Its better to alter travel plansthan to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if youre on the road and a dust stormsuddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm
Haboob Haiku Challenge
Someone over at ADOT was feeling whimsical when thinking of ways to spread the word aboutsummer driving hazards
For the second year the department has launched its Haboob Haiku Challenge encouragingpoets - and motorists - to create vivid messages in just 17 syllables to remind everyone about thedangers of driving during dust storms
Its part of the agencys Pull Aside Stay Alive campaign
The Japanese-style poems should follow the traditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables respectively
Throughout the summer ADOT will be accepting submissions on its social media sites Facebookthe ADOT blog and Twitter with the hashtag HaboobHaiku
Last year ADOT received 600 submissions including these favorites
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This is not Tatooine Luke
Pull over now man
bull Dust blows swirls and grows
Roadways become danger zones
Pull over lights off
bull Wham bam dust storm jam
Cant see dont drive pull over
Lights out til all clear
SOURCE Arizona Department of Transportation
Dust storms
Dust storms can develop quickly and unexpectedly
ADOT has tips for drivers who find themselves on the road when one blows in
bull Avoid driving into or through the dust storm
bull Check traffic immediately around the vehicle and begin slowing down
bull Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway And completely exitthe highway if possible
bull Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely offthe paved portion of the roadway
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bull Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away fromwhere other vehicles may travel
bull Turn off all vehicle lights including emergency flashers
bull Set the emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
bull Stay in the vehicle with seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Go to wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg for more dust storm driving tips and educational videos
SOURCE Arizona Department of Transportation
Contact reporter Kimberly Matas at kmatasazstarnetcom or at 573-4191
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ADOT invites you to haiku about haboobs File photo
As part of the Arizona Department ofTransportationrsquos efforts to spread the word aboutdust storm safety the agency is once again askingpeople to channel their inner poets and send in theirhaboob haikus
Haboob Haiku Year Two is underway throughADOTrsquos social media sites
ADOT first issued the Haboob Haiku Challenge lastyear as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo duststorm awareness campaign The challenge was sucha smashing success worldwide media featured someof the 600 haiku submissions
The ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign re-launchedTuesday as part of Arizona Monsoon AwarenessWeek The campaign runs through the summer reminding drivers about the dangers of dust storms andmonsoon storms
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry that follows the traditional rules of three lines of five sevenand five syllables respectively The haikus are designed to reinforce ADOTrsquos public safety message urgingdrivers to avoid driving into or through a dust storm at all costs Drivers are instead encouraged to pull offthe roadway and wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drive with reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in their haboob haikus to the following ADOT social media sites
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Posted 06122013
By Weslie Sw ift
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
Maricopa residents spotted the massive wall of dust moving intotheir area July 18Photographer Patrick ArvisoCopyright 2011 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved Thismaterial may not be published broadcast rewritten orredistributed
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during dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (include HaboobHaiku) Facebookand the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videos about dust storm safetyon the campaign website
Copyright 2013 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved This material may not be published broadcastrewritten or redistributed
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Monsoon 2013 Tips on staying safe
Posted Saturday June 15 2013 111 pm | Updated 403 amSun Jun 16 2013
By Brenda Carrasco Special to AFN | 0 comments
With the monsoon season officially beginningtomorrow June 15 Arizonans should be aware of thepossible dangers the monsoon can bring both on theroad and at home Thunderstorms flash floods heavyrain
zero-visibility haboobs are all severe weather thatwill be seen during the next couple of months
For the second year in a row the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) has teamed up with theGovernorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the ArizonaDepartment of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service for their campaign ldquoPull Aside StayAliverdquo Together they seek to educate Arizona driverson the dangers of being caught in a dust storm andon staying safe in dangerous driving conditions
Turning off all lights while pulling to the side of theroad is vital in avoiding accidents
ldquoDrivers tend to see the taillights and follow the lightand end up running into the back of the vehiclesrdquo
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bull A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability arealways the top factors in preventing crashes
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said ADOTrsquos Ryan Harding
Dust storms and other monsoon-related weathercan happen unexpectedly and motorists areencouraged to wait out the storms for their ownsafety
Remember that when there is a reported ldquoDustStorm Watchrdquo this means the conditions are ideal fora dust storm to form however when there is a ldquoDustStorm Warningrdquo a dust storm is imminent anddrivers should attempt to get off the road as soon aspossible
Flash floods can also cause great damage both toyou and your vehicle Arizonarsquos section 28-910 of theArizona Revised Statutes known as the ldquoStupidMotorist Lawrdquo states that motorists who decide tocross any barricade during flooding and whobecome stranded can be billed up to $2000 for theemergency services
Even if you believe your vehicle can make it acrosssafely it is better to avoid flooded streets andwashes as the fast moving current can potentiallyoverpower your vehicle
What many Arizonans donrsquot consider is the possibilityof their homes flooding AAA insurance encourageshomeowners to ldquoreview your homeownerrsquos policyEnsure they are protected against storm damageincluding a flood Standard homeownerrsquos policies donot have flood coveragerdquo
Heavy rain can cause major damage if the waterlevels get high enough Personal belongings such
as electronics furniture and your homersquos infrastructure can be damaged and without flood coverage thedamage will not be covered by your insurance
ldquoWhen it comes to flood insurance talk to your agent and check if you are in a specific high risk area sincethese can vary from specific areas and neighborhoodsrdquo said John Candaso from AAA
He said you can check if your Ahwatukee home is in a flood area by visiting floodsmartgov and filling out theflood risk profile
Arizona motorists will be notified of any dangerous weather this season via electronic highway boards newsand television stations and social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook ADOT also encouragesdrivers to spread the word on the importance of pulling over while caught in bad weather The ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo will be back this year on Twitter where users are encouraged to write their own Haiku about stayingsafe this monsoon season Use the hashtag HaboobHaiku for the chance to be retweeted by ArizonaDOTso others can view your poetry
bull Brenda Carrasco is a junior at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona
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bull Insurance policy Motorists generally need acomprehensive policy to be protected againststorm damage Liability coverage only forexample does not cover damage from hailwind or rain
bull Secure outdoor furniture fixtures and garbagecans Even in weak storms these easily canblow over causing damage to the objecthomes or people
bull Allow extra time to get to a destination Trafficis heavier in bad weather
bull Prepare for electrical surges and outagesProtect sensitive electronics such ascomputers gaming systems or televisions byusing surge protectors Also keep flashlightsand batteries handy
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Monsoon driving tips from ADOT
Posted Friday June 14 2013 800 am
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15
ADOT along with the Governorrsquos Office of HighwaySafety the Arizona Department of Public Safety andthe National Weather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull
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Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaignincluding television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do(and what not to do) when they encounter duststorms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers
and their passengers must do their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm
ldquoItrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the roadand a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku
Anyone can channel their inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers ofdriving in dust storms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
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Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) andbegin slowing down
Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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Some drivers get lucky crossing the water but chances are if youdont play it safe youll end up stranded Ive seen some washeswhere its just a little trickle and then a few moments later theres a bigflood coming your way Suitt says
Deputy Suitt says if there is water on the road your best bet is to takeanother route Especially at night you cant tell how deep that water is so why notavoid it all together Suitt says
If you cant find another way pull over to the side of the road until the storm subsidesTurn off your lights because you dont want anyone else to come up behind youthinking youre still driving Suitt says
The same advice goes for drivers who find themselves in the middle of a dust stormalong I-10 When you see a wall of dust approaching that is the time to take actionand pull off to the side of the roadway says Dustin Krugel of ADOT
Krugel says the road between Tucson and Casa Grande is especially prone to duststorms
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorgto showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages Thewebsite also includes a tip sheet which ADOT encourages drivers to print and keephandy in their vehicle
To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies -including electronic highway message boards social and traditional mediacommunication with ADOT staff and law enforcement officers in the field televisionand radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies - to keepinformation flowing to motorists
The most important thing to remember when driving in a dust storm or during heavyrains is to go slowly and be smart
Suitt says drivers who pass through flood barricades and get stuck could face up to a
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Poet and you know it ADOT seekshaboob haikus
Posted Thursday June 13 2013 804 am
Weslie Swift ABC 15 | 0 comments
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
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A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that followsthe traditional rules of three lines of five seven andfive syllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (includeHaboobHaiku) Facebook and the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videosabout dust storm safety on the campaign website
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This monsoon season drivers arereminded to lsquoPull Aside Stay Aliversquo
Posted Wednesday June 12 2013 100 am
Staff Reports | 0 comments
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15 ADOTalong with the Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television andradio public-education announcements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when theyencounter dust storms
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encounter dust storms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season driversand their passengers must do their part by planningahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better toalter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and adust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do notdrive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have totake and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku Anyone can channeltheir inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers of driving in duststorms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
-Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
-If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) and
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begin slowing down
-Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
-Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
-Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
-Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
-Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
-Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
-Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
-A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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PHOENIX (KGUN9-TV) - To raise awareness of the haboob hazard the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) ran a Haboob Haiku challenge asking for the 5-7-5 syllablepoems via social media
Haboob storms can become a major hazard for drivers and are most common during thesummer monsoon which began June 15
KGUN9 On Your Side put Producer Cailyn to the test this year and little did we know sheturned out to be quite the poet
Producer Cailyn had her haiku selected as of the of the 10 finalists
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Voting for the Haboob Haiku contest ends on Wednesday June 26
ADOT will announce the winner next Friday The winner doesnt get a prize but majorbragging rights
To vote for your favorite click here
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ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information to drivers before they get caught in a low-visibility dust storm Thisyear the agencyrsquos top recommendation is to avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided This is a message that canrsquot be emphasizedenoughrdquo said ADOT Director John Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers and their passengers must do theirpart by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drivethrough dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take andremember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridor betweenPhoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdash includingelectronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staff and lawenforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies mdashto keep information flowing to motorists
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Dust storms can create hazards on the roadWednesday June 12 2013Posted 855 pm
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With the start of Arizonas monsoon season June 15comes the threat of dust storms while on the road
Dust storms form when strong winds of up to 60mph kick up sand and debris creating a wall of dustas high as several thousand feet
You can reduce visibility to zero so youre basicallydriving blind in a motor vehicle And that is not safeat all said Dustin Krugel spokesperson of theArizona Department of Transportation (ADOT)
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Making the Grade Movies with MitchMore than 100 dust storms have been reportedacross Arizona in the last decade and one to threedust storms will move through the Phoenix area peryear according to the National Oceanic andAtmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Be on the lookout for limited visibility And whenyour visibility starts getting reduced thats a goodtime for you to look for a safe place to pull over theside of the roadway Krugel said
ADOTs campaign is reminding drivers to Pull AsideStay Alive
Come to a complete stop Turn off all your lightsand set your emergency break And simply keepyour seatbelt buckled and wait out the storm saidKrugel
And one of the reasons we tell drivers to turn off alltheir vehicle lights--you dont want those vehiclesthat are trailing you to follow you thinking youre amoving vehicle
Its difficult to predict when and where these duststorms will hit and dust storms can form seeminglyout of nowhere but these safety tips can helpdrivers prepare for the sudden dangers
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June 25 2013
Arizona typically experiences two dust storms seasons In the spring these storms are usually caused bylarge-scale weather systems moving across the state The second season comes with the monsoon
Monsoon related dust storms tend to be shorter in duration but they can be more intense It is during the
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monsoon when haboobs - with wind gusts up to 100 mph - are most likely to form
Many people are killed on the highway because either theydont pull off to the side or if they do theyleave their foot on the brake said Kirk Astroth the associate dean of the University of Arizona College ofAgriculture and Life Sciences
Astroth who took inspiration from similar apps warning about snow storms developed an app to alertmotorists about pending dust storms
Dustin Krugel public information officer at the Arizona Department of Transportation said the appalongside other tools such as the ADOT twitter feed overhead signs on the freeway the 511 dial upsystem and social media outlets are ways drivers can find out about dust storms before hitting the road
Our top recommendation is to avoid getting caught in one of those dust storms Krugel said However alot of these dust storms seem to strike out of nowhere
For those who do get caught in a dust storm Krugel recommended pulling off the paved roadway comingto a complete stop and turning off all of the lights This prevents other motorists from thinking the car isstill moving and possibly hitting it
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June 23 2013 1200 am bull Kimberly Matas Arizona Daily Star 0
Summer driving especially on highways sometimes can be dangerous
The sky is clear one minute then the next a wall of reddish-tan dust blocks out the sun envelopsthe roadway and drivers find themselves trapped in a haboob
Interstate 10 from Tucson north to Phoenix and east toward New Mexico are corridors where duststorms develop quickly and dust-related crashes have occurred
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Officials at the Arizona Department of Transportation suggest drivers alter travel plans to avoidsuch dangerous conditions but thats not always possible so the agency offers tips on its websitefor reducing the risks
The Pull Aside Stay Alive public awareness campaign educates drivers about what to do - andwhat not to do - if drivers encounter dust storms
Driving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided ADOT Director JohnHalikowski said in a news release During monsoon season drivers and their passengers mustdo their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Its better to alter travel plansthan to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if youre on the road and a dust stormsuddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm
Haboob Haiku Challenge
Someone over at ADOT was feeling whimsical when thinking of ways to spread the word aboutsummer driving hazards
For the second year the department has launched its Haboob Haiku Challenge encouragingpoets - and motorists - to create vivid messages in just 17 syllables to remind everyone about thedangers of driving during dust storms
Its part of the agencys Pull Aside Stay Alive campaign
The Japanese-style poems should follow the traditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables respectively
Throughout the summer ADOT will be accepting submissions on its social media sites Facebookthe ADOT blog and Twitter with the hashtag HaboobHaiku
Last year ADOT received 600 submissions including these favorites
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This is not Tatooine Luke
Pull over now man
bull Dust blows swirls and grows
Roadways become danger zones
Pull over lights off
bull Wham bam dust storm jam
Cant see dont drive pull over
Lights out til all clear
SOURCE Arizona Department of Transportation
Dust storms
Dust storms can develop quickly and unexpectedly
ADOT has tips for drivers who find themselves on the road when one blows in
bull Avoid driving into or through the dust storm
bull Check traffic immediately around the vehicle and begin slowing down
bull Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway And completely exitthe highway if possible
bull Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely offthe paved portion of the roadway
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bull Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away fromwhere other vehicles may travel
bull Turn off all vehicle lights including emergency flashers
bull Set the emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
bull Stay in the vehicle with seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Go to wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg for more dust storm driving tips and educational videos
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Contact reporter Kimberly Matas at kmatasazstarnetcom or at 573-4191
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ADOT invites you to haiku about haboobs File photo
As part of the Arizona Department ofTransportationrsquos efforts to spread the word aboutdust storm safety the agency is once again askingpeople to channel their inner poets and send in theirhaboob haikus
Haboob Haiku Year Two is underway throughADOTrsquos social media sites
ADOT first issued the Haboob Haiku Challenge lastyear as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo duststorm awareness campaign The challenge was sucha smashing success worldwide media featured someof the 600 haiku submissions
The ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign re-launchedTuesday as part of Arizona Monsoon AwarenessWeek The campaign runs through the summer reminding drivers about the dangers of dust storms andmonsoon storms
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry that follows the traditional rules of three lines of five sevenand five syllables respectively The haikus are designed to reinforce ADOTrsquos public safety message urgingdrivers to avoid driving into or through a dust storm at all costs Drivers are instead encouraged to pull offthe roadway and wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drive with reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in their haboob haikus to the following ADOT social media sites
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Yoursquore not a Jedi This is not Tatooine Luke Pull over now manDust blows swirls and grows Roadways become danger zones Pull over lights offWham bam dust storm jam Canrsquot see donrsquot drive pull over Lights out rsquotil all clear
Dust storm driving tips and educational videos can be found at wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg
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By Weslie Sw ift
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
Maricopa residents spotted the massive wall of dust moving intotheir area July 18Photographer Patrick ArvisoCopyright 2011 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved Thismaterial may not be published broadcast rewritten orredistributed
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during dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (include HaboobHaiku) Facebookand the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videos about dust storm safetyon the campaign website
Copyright 2013 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved This material may not be published broadcastrewritten or redistributed
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Monsoon 2013 Tips on staying safe
Posted Saturday June 15 2013 111 pm | Updated 403 amSun Jun 16 2013
By Brenda Carrasco Special to AFN | 0 comments
With the monsoon season officially beginningtomorrow June 15 Arizonans should be aware of thepossible dangers the monsoon can bring both on theroad and at home Thunderstorms flash floods heavyrain
zero-visibility haboobs are all severe weather thatwill be seen during the next couple of months
For the second year in a row the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) has teamed up with theGovernorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the ArizonaDepartment of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service for their campaign ldquoPull Aside StayAliverdquo Together they seek to educate Arizona driverson the dangers of being caught in a dust storm andon staying safe in dangerous driving conditions
Turning off all lights while pulling to the side of theroad is vital in avoiding accidents
ldquoDrivers tend to see the taillights and follow the lightand end up running into the back of the vehiclesrdquo
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bull A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability arealways the top factors in preventing crashes
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said ADOTrsquos Ryan Harding
Dust storms and other monsoon-related weathercan happen unexpectedly and motorists areencouraged to wait out the storms for their ownsafety
Remember that when there is a reported ldquoDustStorm Watchrdquo this means the conditions are ideal fora dust storm to form however when there is a ldquoDustStorm Warningrdquo a dust storm is imminent anddrivers should attempt to get off the road as soon aspossible
Flash floods can also cause great damage both toyou and your vehicle Arizonarsquos section 28-910 of theArizona Revised Statutes known as the ldquoStupidMotorist Lawrdquo states that motorists who decide tocross any barricade during flooding and whobecome stranded can be billed up to $2000 for theemergency services
Even if you believe your vehicle can make it acrosssafely it is better to avoid flooded streets andwashes as the fast moving current can potentiallyoverpower your vehicle
What many Arizonans donrsquot consider is the possibilityof their homes flooding AAA insurance encourageshomeowners to ldquoreview your homeownerrsquos policyEnsure they are protected against storm damageincluding a flood Standard homeownerrsquos policies donot have flood coveragerdquo
Heavy rain can cause major damage if the waterlevels get high enough Personal belongings such
as electronics furniture and your homersquos infrastructure can be damaged and without flood coverage thedamage will not be covered by your insurance
ldquoWhen it comes to flood insurance talk to your agent and check if you are in a specific high risk area sincethese can vary from specific areas and neighborhoodsrdquo said John Candaso from AAA
He said you can check if your Ahwatukee home is in a flood area by visiting floodsmartgov and filling out theflood risk profile
Arizona motorists will be notified of any dangerous weather this season via electronic highway boards newsand television stations and social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook ADOT also encouragesdrivers to spread the word on the importance of pulling over while caught in bad weather The ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo will be back this year on Twitter where users are encouraged to write their own Haiku about stayingsafe this monsoon season Use the hashtag HaboobHaiku for the chance to be retweeted by ArizonaDOTso others can view your poetry
bull Brenda Carrasco is a junior at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona
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bull Insurance policy Motorists generally need acomprehensive policy to be protected againststorm damage Liability coverage only forexample does not cover damage from hailwind or rain
bull Secure outdoor furniture fixtures and garbagecans Even in weak storms these easily canblow over causing damage to the objecthomes or people
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Monsoon driving tips from ADOT
Posted Friday June 14 2013 800 am
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15
ADOT along with the Governorrsquos Office of HighwaySafety the Arizona Department of Public Safety andthe National Weather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull
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Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaignincluding television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do(and what not to do) when they encounter duststorms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers
and their passengers must do their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm
ldquoItrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the roadand a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku
Anyone can channel their inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers ofdriving in dust storms
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Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) andbegin slowing down
Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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Monsoon Safety how to avoid becoming astupid motoristPosted Jun 11 2013 703 AM by Samantha Ptashkin Updated Jun 11 2013 713 AM
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TUCSON- When the clouds roll in and lightning strikes Tucson roadsturn dangerous
Its hard to tell how fast the water is going to rise says Deputy TracySuitt of the Pima County Sheriffs Department
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Some drivers get lucky crossing the water but chances are if youdont play it safe youll end up stranded Ive seen some washeswhere its just a little trickle and then a few moments later theres a bigflood coming your way Suitt says
Deputy Suitt says if there is water on the road your best bet is to takeanother route Especially at night you cant tell how deep that water is so why notavoid it all together Suitt says
If you cant find another way pull over to the side of the road until the storm subsidesTurn off your lights because you dont want anyone else to come up behind youthinking youre still driving Suitt says
The same advice goes for drivers who find themselves in the middle of a dust stormalong I-10 When you see a wall of dust approaching that is the time to take actionand pull off to the side of the roadway says Dustin Krugel of ADOT
Krugel says the road between Tucson and Casa Grande is especially prone to duststorms
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorgto showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages Thewebsite also includes a tip sheet which ADOT encourages drivers to print and keephandy in their vehicle
To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies -including electronic highway message boards social and traditional mediacommunication with ADOT staff and law enforcement officers in the field televisionand radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies - to keepinformation flowing to motorists
The most important thing to remember when driving in a dust storm or during heavyrains is to go slowly and be smart
Suitt says drivers who pass through flood barricades and get stuck could face up to a
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Poet and you know it ADOT seekshaboob haikus
Posted Thursday June 13 2013 804 am
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PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
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A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that followsthe traditional rules of three lines of five seven andfive syllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (includeHaboobHaiku) Facebook and the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videosabout dust storm safety on the campaign website
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This monsoon season drivers arereminded to lsquoPull Aside Stay Aliversquo
Posted Wednesday June 12 2013 100 am
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The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15 ADOTalong with the Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television andradio public-education announcements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when theyencounter dust storms
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ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season driversand their passengers must do their part by planningahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better toalter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and adust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do notdrive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have totake and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku Anyone can channeltheir inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers of driving in duststorms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
-Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
-If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) and
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begin slowing down
-Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
-Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
-Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
-Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
-Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
-Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
-Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
-A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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Vote for your favorite Haboob HaikuBy Ina RonquilloCREATED JUN 25 2013
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PHOENIX (KGUN9-TV) - To raise awareness of the haboob hazard the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) ran a Haboob Haiku challenge asking for the 5-7-5 syllablepoems via social media
Haboob storms can become a major hazard for drivers and are most common during thesummer monsoon which began June 15
KGUN9 On Your Side put Producer Cailyn to the test this year and little did we know sheturned out to be quite the poet
Producer Cailyn had her haiku selected as of the of the 10 finalists
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Voting for the Haboob Haiku contest ends on Wednesday June 26
ADOT will announce the winner next Friday The winner doesnt get a prize but majorbragging rights
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Dust storms can create hazards on the roadWednesday June 12 2013Posted 855 pm
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With the start of Arizonas monsoon season June 15comes the threat of dust storms while on the road
Dust storms form when strong winds of up to 60mph kick up sand and debris creating a wall of dustas high as several thousand feet
You can reduce visibility to zero so youre basicallydriving blind in a motor vehicle And that is not safeat all said Dustin Krugel spokesperson of theArizona Department of Transportation (ADOT)
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Making the Grade Movies with MitchMore than 100 dust storms have been reportedacross Arizona in the last decade and one to threedust storms will move through the Phoenix area peryear according to the National Oceanic andAtmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Be on the lookout for limited visibility And whenyour visibility starts getting reduced thats a goodtime for you to look for a safe place to pull over theside of the roadway Krugel said
ADOTs campaign is reminding drivers to Pull AsideStay Alive
Come to a complete stop Turn off all your lightsand set your emergency break And simply keepyour seatbelt buckled and wait out the storm saidKrugel
And one of the reasons we tell drivers to turn off alltheir vehicle lights--you dont want those vehiclesthat are trailing you to follow you thinking youre amoving vehicle
Its difficult to predict when and where these duststorms will hit and dust storms can form seeminglyout of nowhere but these safety tips can helpdrivers prepare for the sudden dangers
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Arizona typically experiences two dust storms seasons In the spring these storms are usually caused bylarge-scale weather systems moving across the state The second season comes with the monsoon
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monsoon when haboobs - with wind gusts up to 100 mph - are most likely to form
Many people are killed on the highway because either theydont pull off to the side or if they do theyleave their foot on the brake said Kirk Astroth the associate dean of the University of Arizona College ofAgriculture and Life Sciences
Astroth who took inspiration from similar apps warning about snow storms developed an app to alertmotorists about pending dust storms
Dustin Krugel public information officer at the Arizona Department of Transportation said the appalongside other tools such as the ADOT twitter feed overhead signs on the freeway the 511 dial upsystem and social media outlets are ways drivers can find out about dust storms before hitting the road
Our top recommendation is to avoid getting caught in one of those dust storms Krugel said However alot of these dust storms seem to strike out of nowhere
For those who do get caught in a dust storm Krugel recommended pulling off the paved roadway comingto a complete stop and turning off all of the lights This prevents other motorists from thinking the car isstill moving and possibly hitting it
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June 23 2013 1200 am bull Kimberly Matas Arizona Daily Star 0
Summer driving especially on highways sometimes can be dangerous
The sky is clear one minute then the next a wall of reddish-tan dust blocks out the sun envelopsthe roadway and drivers find themselves trapped in a haboob
Interstate 10 from Tucson north to Phoenix and east toward New Mexico are corridors where duststorms develop quickly and dust-related crashes have occurred
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Officials at the Arizona Department of Transportation suggest drivers alter travel plans to avoidsuch dangerous conditions but thats not always possible so the agency offers tips on its websitefor reducing the risks
The Pull Aside Stay Alive public awareness campaign educates drivers about what to do - andwhat not to do - if drivers encounter dust storms
Driving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided ADOT Director JohnHalikowski said in a news release During monsoon season drivers and their passengers mustdo their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Its better to alter travel plansthan to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if youre on the road and a dust stormsuddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm
Haboob Haiku Challenge
Someone over at ADOT was feeling whimsical when thinking of ways to spread the word aboutsummer driving hazards
For the second year the department has launched its Haboob Haiku Challenge encouragingpoets - and motorists - to create vivid messages in just 17 syllables to remind everyone about thedangers of driving during dust storms
Its part of the agencys Pull Aside Stay Alive campaign
The Japanese-style poems should follow the traditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables respectively
Throughout the summer ADOT will be accepting submissions on its social media sites Facebookthe ADOT blog and Twitter with the hashtag HaboobHaiku
Last year ADOT received 600 submissions including these favorites
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This is not Tatooine Luke
Pull over now man
bull Dust blows swirls and grows
Roadways become danger zones
Pull over lights off
bull Wham bam dust storm jam
Cant see dont drive pull over
Lights out til all clear
SOURCE Arizona Department of Transportation
Dust storms
Dust storms can develop quickly and unexpectedly
ADOT has tips for drivers who find themselves on the road when one blows in
bull Avoid driving into or through the dust storm
bull Check traffic immediately around the vehicle and begin slowing down
bull Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway And completely exitthe highway if possible
bull Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely offthe paved portion of the roadway
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bull Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away fromwhere other vehicles may travel
bull Turn off all vehicle lights including emergency flashers
bull Set the emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
bull Stay in the vehicle with seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Go to wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg for more dust storm driving tips and educational videos
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Contact reporter Kimberly Matas at kmatasazstarnetcom or at 573-4191
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ADOT invites you to haiku about haboobs File photo
As part of the Arizona Department ofTransportationrsquos efforts to spread the word aboutdust storm safety the agency is once again askingpeople to channel their inner poets and send in theirhaboob haikus
Haboob Haiku Year Two is underway throughADOTrsquos social media sites
ADOT first issued the Haboob Haiku Challenge lastyear as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo duststorm awareness campaign The challenge was sucha smashing success worldwide media featured someof the 600 haiku submissions
The ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign re-launchedTuesday as part of Arizona Monsoon AwarenessWeek The campaign runs through the summer reminding drivers about the dangers of dust storms andmonsoon storms
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry that follows the traditional rules of three lines of five sevenand five syllables respectively The haikus are designed to reinforce ADOTrsquos public safety message urgingdrivers to avoid driving into or through a dust storm at all costs Drivers are instead encouraged to pull offthe roadway and wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drive with reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in their haboob haikus to the following ADOT social media sites
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Some of the favorite haboob haikus from last year include
Yoursquore not a Jedi This is not Tatooine Luke Pull over now manDust blows swirls and grows Roadways become danger zones Pull over lights offWham bam dust storm jam Canrsquot see donrsquot drive pull over Lights out rsquotil all clear
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By Weslie Sw ift
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
Maricopa residents spotted the massive wall of dust moving intotheir area July 18Photographer Patrick ArvisoCopyright 2011 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved Thismaterial may not be published broadcast rewritten orredistributed
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during dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (include HaboobHaiku) Facebookand the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videos about dust storm safetyon the campaign website
Copyright 2013 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved This material may not be published broadcastrewritten or redistributed
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Monsoon 2013 Tips on staying safe
Posted Saturday June 15 2013 111 pm | Updated 403 amSun Jun 16 2013
By Brenda Carrasco Special to AFN | 0 comments
With the monsoon season officially beginningtomorrow June 15 Arizonans should be aware of thepossible dangers the monsoon can bring both on theroad and at home Thunderstorms flash floods heavyrain
zero-visibility haboobs are all severe weather thatwill be seen during the next couple of months
For the second year in a row the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) has teamed up with theGovernorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the ArizonaDepartment of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service for their campaign ldquoPull Aside StayAliverdquo Together they seek to educate Arizona driverson the dangers of being caught in a dust storm andon staying safe in dangerous driving conditions
Turning off all lights while pulling to the side of theroad is vital in avoiding accidents
ldquoDrivers tend to see the taillights and follow the lightand end up running into the back of the vehiclesrdquo
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bull A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability arealways the top factors in preventing crashes
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said ADOTrsquos Ryan Harding
Dust storms and other monsoon-related weathercan happen unexpectedly and motorists areencouraged to wait out the storms for their ownsafety
Remember that when there is a reported ldquoDustStorm Watchrdquo this means the conditions are ideal fora dust storm to form however when there is a ldquoDustStorm Warningrdquo a dust storm is imminent anddrivers should attempt to get off the road as soon aspossible
Flash floods can also cause great damage both toyou and your vehicle Arizonarsquos section 28-910 of theArizona Revised Statutes known as the ldquoStupidMotorist Lawrdquo states that motorists who decide tocross any barricade during flooding and whobecome stranded can be billed up to $2000 for theemergency services
Even if you believe your vehicle can make it acrosssafely it is better to avoid flooded streets andwashes as the fast moving current can potentiallyoverpower your vehicle
What many Arizonans donrsquot consider is the possibilityof their homes flooding AAA insurance encourageshomeowners to ldquoreview your homeownerrsquos policyEnsure they are protected against storm damageincluding a flood Standard homeownerrsquos policies donot have flood coveragerdquo
Heavy rain can cause major damage if the waterlevels get high enough Personal belongings such
as electronics furniture and your homersquos infrastructure can be damaged and without flood coverage thedamage will not be covered by your insurance
ldquoWhen it comes to flood insurance talk to your agent and check if you are in a specific high risk area sincethese can vary from specific areas and neighborhoodsrdquo said John Candaso from AAA
He said you can check if your Ahwatukee home is in a flood area by visiting floodsmartgov and filling out theflood risk profile
Arizona motorists will be notified of any dangerous weather this season via electronic highway boards newsand television stations and social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook ADOT also encouragesdrivers to spread the word on the importance of pulling over while caught in bad weather The ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo will be back this year on Twitter where users are encouraged to write their own Haiku about stayingsafe this monsoon season Use the hashtag HaboobHaiku for the chance to be retweeted by ArizonaDOTso others can view your poetry
bull Brenda Carrasco is a junior at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona
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bull Allow extra time to get to a destination Trafficis heavier in bad weather
bull Prepare for electrical surges and outagesProtect sensitive electronics such ascomputers gaming systems or televisions byusing surge protectors Also keep flashlightsand batteries handy
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Monsoon driving tips from ADOT
Posted Friday June 14 2013 800 am
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15
ADOT along with the Governorrsquos Office of HighwaySafety the Arizona Department of Public Safety andthe National Weather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull
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Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaignincluding television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do(and what not to do) when they encounter duststorms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers
and their passengers must do their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm
ldquoItrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the roadand a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku
Anyone can channel their inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers ofdriving in dust storms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
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Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) andbegin slowing down
Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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Some drivers get lucky crossing the water but chances are if youdont play it safe youll end up stranded Ive seen some washeswhere its just a little trickle and then a few moments later theres a bigflood coming your way Suitt says
Deputy Suitt says if there is water on the road your best bet is to takeanother route Especially at night you cant tell how deep that water is so why notavoid it all together Suitt says
If you cant find another way pull over to the side of the road until the storm subsidesTurn off your lights because you dont want anyone else to come up behind youthinking youre still driving Suitt says
The same advice goes for drivers who find themselves in the middle of a dust stormalong I-10 When you see a wall of dust approaching that is the time to take actionand pull off to the side of the roadway says Dustin Krugel of ADOT
Krugel says the road between Tucson and Casa Grande is especially prone to duststorms
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorgto showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages Thewebsite also includes a tip sheet which ADOT encourages drivers to print and keephandy in their vehicle
To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies -including electronic highway message boards social and traditional mediacommunication with ADOT staff and law enforcement officers in the field televisionand radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies - to keepinformation flowing to motorists
The most important thing to remember when driving in a dust storm or during heavyrains is to go slowly and be smart
Suitt says drivers who pass through flood barricades and get stuck could face up to a
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Poet and you know it ADOT seekshaboob haikus
Posted Thursday June 13 2013 804 am
Weslie Swift ABC 15 | 0 comments
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
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A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that followsthe traditional rules of three lines of five seven andfive syllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (includeHaboobHaiku) Facebook and the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videosabout dust storm safety on the campaign website
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This monsoon season drivers arereminded to lsquoPull Aside Stay Aliversquo
Posted Wednesday June 12 2013 100 am
Staff Reports | 0 comments
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15 ADOTalong with the Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television andradio public-education announcements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when theyencounter dust storms
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encounter dust storms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season driversand their passengers must do their part by planningahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better toalter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and adust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do notdrive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have totake and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku Anyone can channeltheir inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers of driving in duststorms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
-Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
-If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) and
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begin slowing down
-Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
-Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
-Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
-Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
-Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
-Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
-Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
-A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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PHOENIX (KGUN9-TV) - To raise awareness of the haboob hazard the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) ran a Haboob Haiku challenge asking for the 5-7-5 syllablepoems via social media
Haboob storms can become a major hazard for drivers and are most common during thesummer monsoon which began June 15
KGUN9 On Your Side put Producer Cailyn to the test this year and little did we know sheturned out to be quite the poet
Producer Cailyn had her haiku selected as of the of the 10 finalists
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ADOT will announce the winner next Friday The winner doesnt get a prize but majorbragging rights
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Making the Grade Movies with MitchMore than 100 dust storms have been reportedacross Arizona in the last decade and one to threedust storms will move through the Phoenix area peryear according to the National Oceanic andAtmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Be on the lookout for limited visibility And whenyour visibility starts getting reduced thats a goodtime for you to look for a safe place to pull over theside of the roadway Krugel said
ADOTs campaign is reminding drivers to Pull AsideStay Alive
Come to a complete stop Turn off all your lightsand set your emergency break And simply keepyour seatbelt buckled and wait out the storm saidKrugel
And one of the reasons we tell drivers to turn off alltheir vehicle lights--you dont want those vehiclesthat are trailing you to follow you thinking youre amoving vehicle
Its difficult to predict when and where these duststorms will hit and dust storms can form seeminglyout of nowhere but these safety tips can helpdrivers prepare for the sudden dangers
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Arizona typically experiences two dust storms seasons In the spring these storms are usually caused bylarge-scale weather systems moving across the state The second season comes with the monsoon
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monsoon when haboobs - with wind gusts up to 100 mph - are most likely to form
Many people are killed on the highway because either theydont pull off to the side or if they do theyleave their foot on the brake said Kirk Astroth the associate dean of the University of Arizona College ofAgriculture and Life Sciences
Astroth who took inspiration from similar apps warning about snow storms developed an app to alertmotorists about pending dust storms
Dustin Krugel public information officer at the Arizona Department of Transportation said the appalongside other tools such as the ADOT twitter feed overhead signs on the freeway the 511 dial upsystem and social media outlets are ways drivers can find out about dust storms before hitting the road
Our top recommendation is to avoid getting caught in one of those dust storms Krugel said However alot of these dust storms seem to strike out of nowhere
For those who do get caught in a dust storm Krugel recommended pulling off the paved roadway comingto a complete stop and turning off all of the lights This prevents other motorists from thinking the car isstill moving and possibly hitting it
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June 23 2013 1200 am bull Kimberly Matas Arizona Daily Star 0
Summer driving especially on highways sometimes can be dangerous
The sky is clear one minute then the next a wall of reddish-tan dust blocks out the sun envelopsthe roadway and drivers find themselves trapped in a haboob
Interstate 10 from Tucson north to Phoenix and east toward New Mexico are corridors where duststorms develop quickly and dust-related crashes have occurred
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Officials at the Arizona Department of Transportation suggest drivers alter travel plans to avoidsuch dangerous conditions but thats not always possible so the agency offers tips on its websitefor reducing the risks
The Pull Aside Stay Alive public awareness campaign educates drivers about what to do - andwhat not to do - if drivers encounter dust storms
Driving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided ADOT Director JohnHalikowski said in a news release During monsoon season drivers and their passengers mustdo their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Its better to alter travel plansthan to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if youre on the road and a dust stormsuddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm
Haboob Haiku Challenge
Someone over at ADOT was feeling whimsical when thinking of ways to spread the word aboutsummer driving hazards
For the second year the department has launched its Haboob Haiku Challenge encouragingpoets - and motorists - to create vivid messages in just 17 syllables to remind everyone about thedangers of driving during dust storms
Its part of the agencys Pull Aside Stay Alive campaign
The Japanese-style poems should follow the traditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables respectively
Throughout the summer ADOT will be accepting submissions on its social media sites Facebookthe ADOT blog and Twitter with the hashtag HaboobHaiku
Last year ADOT received 600 submissions including these favorites
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This is not Tatooine Luke
Pull over now man
bull Dust blows swirls and grows
Roadways become danger zones
Pull over lights off
bull Wham bam dust storm jam
Cant see dont drive pull over
Lights out til all clear
SOURCE Arizona Department of Transportation
Dust storms
Dust storms can develop quickly and unexpectedly
ADOT has tips for drivers who find themselves on the road when one blows in
bull Avoid driving into or through the dust storm
bull Check traffic immediately around the vehicle and begin slowing down
bull Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway And completely exitthe highway if possible
bull Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely offthe paved portion of the roadway
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bull Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away fromwhere other vehicles may travel
bull Turn off all vehicle lights including emergency flashers
bull Set the emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
bull Stay in the vehicle with seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Go to wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg for more dust storm driving tips and educational videos
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Contact reporter Kimberly Matas at kmatasazstarnetcom or at 573-4191
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ADOT invites you to haiku about haboobs File photo
As part of the Arizona Department ofTransportationrsquos efforts to spread the word aboutdust storm safety the agency is once again askingpeople to channel their inner poets and send in theirhaboob haikus
Haboob Haiku Year Two is underway throughADOTrsquos social media sites
ADOT first issued the Haboob Haiku Challenge lastyear as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo duststorm awareness campaign The challenge was sucha smashing success worldwide media featured someof the 600 haiku submissions
The ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign re-launchedTuesday as part of Arizona Monsoon AwarenessWeek The campaign runs through the summer reminding drivers about the dangers of dust storms andmonsoon storms
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry that follows the traditional rules of three lines of five sevenand five syllables respectively The haikus are designed to reinforce ADOTrsquos public safety message urgingdrivers to avoid driving into or through a dust storm at all costs Drivers are instead encouraged to pull offthe roadway and wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drive with reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in their haboob haikus to the following ADOT social media sites
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By Weslie Sw ift
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
Maricopa residents spotted the massive wall of dust moving intotheir area July 18Photographer Patrick ArvisoCopyright 2011 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved Thismaterial may not be published broadcast rewritten orredistributed
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during dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (include HaboobHaiku) Facebookand the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videos about dust storm safetyon the campaign website
Copyright 2013 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved This material may not be published broadcastrewritten or redistributed
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Monsoon 2013 Tips on staying safe
Posted Saturday June 15 2013 111 pm | Updated 403 amSun Jun 16 2013
By Brenda Carrasco Special to AFN | 0 comments
With the monsoon season officially beginningtomorrow June 15 Arizonans should be aware of thepossible dangers the monsoon can bring both on theroad and at home Thunderstorms flash floods heavyrain
zero-visibility haboobs are all severe weather thatwill be seen during the next couple of months
For the second year in a row the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) has teamed up with theGovernorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the ArizonaDepartment of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service for their campaign ldquoPull Aside StayAliverdquo Together they seek to educate Arizona driverson the dangers of being caught in a dust storm andon staying safe in dangerous driving conditions
Turning off all lights while pulling to the side of theroad is vital in avoiding accidents
ldquoDrivers tend to see the taillights and follow the lightand end up running into the back of the vehiclesrdquo
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bull A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability arealways the top factors in preventing crashes
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said ADOTrsquos Ryan Harding
Dust storms and other monsoon-related weathercan happen unexpectedly and motorists areencouraged to wait out the storms for their ownsafety
Remember that when there is a reported ldquoDustStorm Watchrdquo this means the conditions are ideal fora dust storm to form however when there is a ldquoDustStorm Warningrdquo a dust storm is imminent anddrivers should attempt to get off the road as soon aspossible
Flash floods can also cause great damage both toyou and your vehicle Arizonarsquos section 28-910 of theArizona Revised Statutes known as the ldquoStupidMotorist Lawrdquo states that motorists who decide tocross any barricade during flooding and whobecome stranded can be billed up to $2000 for theemergency services
Even if you believe your vehicle can make it acrosssafely it is better to avoid flooded streets andwashes as the fast moving current can potentiallyoverpower your vehicle
What many Arizonans donrsquot consider is the possibilityof their homes flooding AAA insurance encourageshomeowners to ldquoreview your homeownerrsquos policyEnsure they are protected against storm damageincluding a flood Standard homeownerrsquos policies donot have flood coveragerdquo
Heavy rain can cause major damage if the waterlevels get high enough Personal belongings such
as electronics furniture and your homersquos infrastructure can be damaged and without flood coverage thedamage will not be covered by your insurance
ldquoWhen it comes to flood insurance talk to your agent and check if you are in a specific high risk area sincethese can vary from specific areas and neighborhoodsrdquo said John Candaso from AAA
He said you can check if your Ahwatukee home is in a flood area by visiting floodsmartgov and filling out theflood risk profile
Arizona motorists will be notified of any dangerous weather this season via electronic highway boards newsand television stations and social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook ADOT also encouragesdrivers to spread the word on the importance of pulling over while caught in bad weather The ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo will be back this year on Twitter where users are encouraged to write their own Haiku about stayingsafe this monsoon season Use the hashtag HaboobHaiku for the chance to be retweeted by ArizonaDOTso others can view your poetry
bull Brenda Carrasco is a junior at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona
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bull Insurance policy Motorists generally need acomprehensive policy to be protected againststorm damage Liability coverage only forexample does not cover damage from hailwind or rain
bull Secure outdoor furniture fixtures and garbagecans Even in weak storms these easily canblow over causing damage to the objecthomes or people
bull Allow extra time to get to a destination Trafficis heavier in bad weather
bull Prepare for electrical surges and outagesProtect sensitive electronics such ascomputers gaming systems or televisions byusing surge protectors Also keep flashlightsand batteries handy
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Monsoon driving tips from ADOT
Posted Friday June 14 2013 800 am
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15
ADOT along with the Governorrsquos Office of HighwaySafety the Arizona Department of Public Safety andthe National Weather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull
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Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaignincluding television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do(and what not to do) when they encounter duststorms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers
and their passengers must do their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm
ldquoItrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the roadand a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku
Anyone can channel their inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers ofdriving in dust storms
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Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) andbegin slowing down
Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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TUCSON- When the clouds roll in and lightning strikes Tucson roadsturn dangerous
Its hard to tell how fast the water is going to rise says Deputy TracySuitt of the Pima County Sheriffs Department
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Some drivers get lucky crossing the water but chances are if youdont play it safe youll end up stranded Ive seen some washeswhere its just a little trickle and then a few moments later theres a bigflood coming your way Suitt says
Deputy Suitt says if there is water on the road your best bet is to takeanother route Especially at night you cant tell how deep that water is so why notavoid it all together Suitt says
If you cant find another way pull over to the side of the road until the storm subsidesTurn off your lights because you dont want anyone else to come up behind youthinking youre still driving Suitt says
The same advice goes for drivers who find themselves in the middle of a dust stormalong I-10 When you see a wall of dust approaching that is the time to take actionand pull off to the side of the roadway says Dustin Krugel of ADOT
Krugel says the road between Tucson and Casa Grande is especially prone to duststorms
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorgto showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages Thewebsite also includes a tip sheet which ADOT encourages drivers to print and keephandy in their vehicle
To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies -including electronic highway message boards social and traditional mediacommunication with ADOT staff and law enforcement officers in the field televisionand radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies - to keepinformation flowing to motorists
The most important thing to remember when driving in a dust storm or during heavyrains is to go slowly and be smart
Suitt says drivers who pass through flood barricades and get stuck could face up to a
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Poet and you know it ADOT seekshaboob haikus
Posted Thursday June 13 2013 804 am
Weslie Swift ABC 15 | 0 comments
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
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A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that followsthe traditional rules of three lines of five seven andfive syllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (includeHaboobHaiku) Facebook and the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videosabout dust storm safety on the campaign website
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This monsoon season drivers arereminded to lsquoPull Aside Stay Aliversquo
Posted Wednesday June 12 2013 100 am
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The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15 ADOTalong with the Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television andradio public-education announcements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when theyencounter dust storms
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ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season driversand their passengers must do their part by planningahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better toalter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and adust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do notdrive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have totake and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku Anyone can channeltheir inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers of driving in duststorms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
-Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
-If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) and
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begin slowing down
-Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
-Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
-Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
-Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
-Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
-Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
-Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
-A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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PHOENIX (KGUN9-TV) - To raise awareness of the haboob hazard the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) ran a Haboob Haiku challenge asking for the 5-7-5 syllablepoems via social media
Haboob storms can become a major hazard for drivers and are most common during thesummer monsoon which began June 15
KGUN9 On Your Side put Producer Cailyn to the test this year and little did we know sheturned out to be quite the poet
Producer Cailyn had her haiku selected as of the of the 10 finalists
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Voting for the Haboob Haiku contest ends on Wednesday June 26
ADOT will announce the winner next Friday The winner doesnt get a prize but majorbragging rights
To vote for your favorite click here
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Dust Storms Ramp up During the MonsoonStory by Georgia Davis
June 25 2013
Arizona typically experiences two dust storms seasons In the spring these storms are usually caused bylarge-scale weather systems moving across the state The second season comes with the monsoon
Monsoon related dust storms tend to be shorter in duration but they can be more intense It is during the
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monsoon when haboobs - with wind gusts up to 100 mph - are most likely to form
Many people are killed on the highway because either theydont pull off to the side or if they do theyleave their foot on the brake said Kirk Astroth the associate dean of the University of Arizona College ofAgriculture and Life Sciences
Astroth who took inspiration from similar apps warning about snow storms developed an app to alertmotorists about pending dust storms
Dustin Krugel public information officer at the Arizona Department of Transportation said the appalongside other tools such as the ADOT twitter feed overhead signs on the freeway the 511 dial upsystem and social media outlets are ways drivers can find out about dust storms before hitting the road
Our top recommendation is to avoid getting caught in one of those dust storms Krugel said However alot of these dust storms seem to strike out of nowhere
For those who do get caught in a dust storm Krugel recommended pulling off the paved roadway comingto a complete stop and turning off all of the lights This prevents other motorists from thinking the car isstill moving and possibly hitting it
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June 23 2013 1200 am bull Kimberly Matas Arizona Daily Star 0
Summer driving especially on highways sometimes can be dangerous
The sky is clear one minute then the next a wall of reddish-tan dust blocks out the sun envelopsthe roadway and drivers find themselves trapped in a haboob
Interstate 10 from Tucson north to Phoenix and east toward New Mexico are corridors where duststorms develop quickly and dust-related crashes have occurred
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Officials at the Arizona Department of Transportation suggest drivers alter travel plans to avoidsuch dangerous conditions but thats not always possible so the agency offers tips on its websitefor reducing the risks
The Pull Aside Stay Alive public awareness campaign educates drivers about what to do - andwhat not to do - if drivers encounter dust storms
Driving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided ADOT Director JohnHalikowski said in a news release During monsoon season drivers and their passengers mustdo their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Its better to alter travel plansthan to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if youre on the road and a dust stormsuddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm
Haboob Haiku Challenge
Someone over at ADOT was feeling whimsical when thinking of ways to spread the word aboutsummer driving hazards
For the second year the department has launched its Haboob Haiku Challenge encouragingpoets - and motorists - to create vivid messages in just 17 syllables to remind everyone about thedangers of driving during dust storms
Its part of the agencys Pull Aside Stay Alive campaign
The Japanese-style poems should follow the traditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables respectively
Throughout the summer ADOT will be accepting submissions on its social media sites Facebookthe ADOT blog and Twitter with the hashtag HaboobHaiku
Last year ADOT received 600 submissions including these favorites
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This is not Tatooine Luke
Pull over now man
bull Dust blows swirls and grows
Roadways become danger zones
Pull over lights off
bull Wham bam dust storm jam
Cant see dont drive pull over
Lights out til all clear
SOURCE Arizona Department of Transportation
Dust storms
Dust storms can develop quickly and unexpectedly
ADOT has tips for drivers who find themselves on the road when one blows in
bull Avoid driving into or through the dust storm
bull Check traffic immediately around the vehicle and begin slowing down
bull Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway And completely exitthe highway if possible
bull Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely offthe paved portion of the roadway
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bull Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away fromwhere other vehicles may travel
bull Turn off all vehicle lights including emergency flashers
bull Set the emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
bull Stay in the vehicle with seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Go to wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg for more dust storm driving tips and educational videos
SOURCE Arizona Department of Transportation
Contact reporter Kimberly Matas at kmatasazstarnetcom or at 573-4191
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ADOT invites you to haiku about haboobs File photo
As part of the Arizona Department ofTransportationrsquos efforts to spread the word aboutdust storm safety the agency is once again askingpeople to channel their inner poets and send in theirhaboob haikus
Haboob Haiku Year Two is underway throughADOTrsquos social media sites
ADOT first issued the Haboob Haiku Challenge lastyear as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo duststorm awareness campaign The challenge was sucha smashing success worldwide media featured someof the 600 haiku submissions
The ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign re-launchedTuesday as part of Arizona Monsoon AwarenessWeek The campaign runs through the summer reminding drivers about the dangers of dust storms andmonsoon storms
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry that follows the traditional rules of three lines of five sevenand five syllables respectively The haikus are designed to reinforce ADOTrsquos public safety message urgingdrivers to avoid driving into or through a dust storm at all costs Drivers are instead encouraged to pull offthe roadway and wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drive with reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in their haboob haikus to the following ADOT social media sites
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PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
Maricopa residents spotted the massive wall of dust moving intotheir area July 18Photographer Patrick ArvisoCopyright 2011 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved Thismaterial may not be published broadcast rewritten orredistributed
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during dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (include HaboobHaiku) Facebookand the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videos about dust storm safetyon the campaign website
Copyright 2013 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved This material may not be published broadcastrewritten or redistributed
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Monsoon 2013 Tips on staying safe
Posted Saturday June 15 2013 111 pm | Updated 403 amSun Jun 16 2013
By Brenda Carrasco Special to AFN | 0 comments
With the monsoon season officially beginningtomorrow June 15 Arizonans should be aware of thepossible dangers the monsoon can bring both on theroad and at home Thunderstorms flash floods heavyrain
zero-visibility haboobs are all severe weather thatwill be seen during the next couple of months
For the second year in a row the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) has teamed up with theGovernorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the ArizonaDepartment of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service for their campaign ldquoPull Aside StayAliverdquo Together they seek to educate Arizona driverson the dangers of being caught in a dust storm andon staying safe in dangerous driving conditions
Turning off all lights while pulling to the side of theroad is vital in avoiding accidents
ldquoDrivers tend to see the taillights and follow the lightand end up running into the back of the vehiclesrdquo
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bull A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability arealways the top factors in preventing crashes
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said ADOTrsquos Ryan Harding
Dust storms and other monsoon-related weathercan happen unexpectedly and motorists areencouraged to wait out the storms for their ownsafety
Remember that when there is a reported ldquoDustStorm Watchrdquo this means the conditions are ideal fora dust storm to form however when there is a ldquoDustStorm Warningrdquo a dust storm is imminent anddrivers should attempt to get off the road as soon aspossible
Flash floods can also cause great damage both toyou and your vehicle Arizonarsquos section 28-910 of theArizona Revised Statutes known as the ldquoStupidMotorist Lawrdquo states that motorists who decide tocross any barricade during flooding and whobecome stranded can be billed up to $2000 for theemergency services
Even if you believe your vehicle can make it acrosssafely it is better to avoid flooded streets andwashes as the fast moving current can potentiallyoverpower your vehicle
What many Arizonans donrsquot consider is the possibilityof their homes flooding AAA insurance encourageshomeowners to ldquoreview your homeownerrsquos policyEnsure they are protected against storm damageincluding a flood Standard homeownerrsquos policies donot have flood coveragerdquo
Heavy rain can cause major damage if the waterlevels get high enough Personal belongings such
as electronics furniture and your homersquos infrastructure can be damaged and without flood coverage thedamage will not be covered by your insurance
ldquoWhen it comes to flood insurance talk to your agent and check if you are in a specific high risk area sincethese can vary from specific areas and neighborhoodsrdquo said John Candaso from AAA
He said you can check if your Ahwatukee home is in a flood area by visiting floodsmartgov and filling out theflood risk profile
Arizona motorists will be notified of any dangerous weather this season via electronic highway boards newsand television stations and social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook ADOT also encouragesdrivers to spread the word on the importance of pulling over while caught in bad weather The ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo will be back this year on Twitter where users are encouraged to write their own Haiku about stayingsafe this monsoon season Use the hashtag HaboobHaiku for the chance to be retweeted by ArizonaDOTso others can view your poetry
bull Brenda Carrasco is a junior at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona
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Monsoon driving tips from ADOT
Posted Friday June 14 2013 800 am
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15
ADOT along with the Governorrsquos Office of HighwaySafety the Arizona Department of Public Safety andthe National Weather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull
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Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaignincluding television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do(and what not to do) when they encounter duststorms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers
and their passengers must do their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm
ldquoItrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the roadand a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku
Anyone can channel their inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers ofdriving in dust storms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
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Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) andbegin slowing down
Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
More about Adot
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Monsoon Safety how to avoid becoming astupid motoristPosted Jun 11 2013 703 AM by Samantha Ptashkin Updated Jun 11 2013 713 AM
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TUCSON- When the clouds roll in and lightning strikes Tucson roadsturn dangerous
Its hard to tell how fast the water is going to rise says Deputy TracySuitt of the Pima County Sheriffs Department
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Some drivers get lucky crossing the water but chances are if youdont play it safe youll end up stranded Ive seen some washeswhere its just a little trickle and then a few moments later theres a bigflood coming your way Suitt says
Deputy Suitt says if there is water on the road your best bet is to takeanother route Especially at night you cant tell how deep that water is so why notavoid it all together Suitt says
If you cant find another way pull over to the side of the road until the storm subsidesTurn off your lights because you dont want anyone else to come up behind youthinking youre still driving Suitt says
The same advice goes for drivers who find themselves in the middle of a dust stormalong I-10 When you see a wall of dust approaching that is the time to take actionand pull off to the side of the roadway says Dustin Krugel of ADOT
Krugel says the road between Tucson and Casa Grande is especially prone to duststorms
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorgto showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages Thewebsite also includes a tip sheet which ADOT encourages drivers to print and keephandy in their vehicle
To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies -including electronic highway message boards social and traditional mediacommunication with ADOT staff and law enforcement officers in the field televisionand radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies - to keepinformation flowing to motorists
The most important thing to remember when driving in a dust storm or during heavyrains is to go slowly and be smart
Suitt says drivers who pass through flood barricades and get stuck could face up to a
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Poet and you know it ADOT seekshaboob haikus
Posted Thursday June 13 2013 804 am
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PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
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A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that followsthe traditional rules of three lines of five seven andfive syllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (includeHaboobHaiku) Facebook and the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videosabout dust storm safety on the campaign website
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This monsoon season drivers arereminded to lsquoPull Aside Stay Aliversquo
Posted Wednesday June 12 2013 100 am
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The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15 ADOTalong with the Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television andradio public-education announcements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when theyencounter dust storms
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ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season driversand their passengers must do their part by planningahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better toalter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and adust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do notdrive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have totake and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku Anyone can channeltheir inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers of driving in duststorms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
-Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
-If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) and
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begin slowing down
-Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
-Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
-Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
-Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
-Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
-Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
-Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
-A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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PHOENIX (KGUN9-TV) - To raise awareness of the haboob hazard the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) ran a Haboob Haiku challenge asking for the 5-7-5 syllablepoems via social media
Haboob storms can become a major hazard for drivers and are most common during thesummer monsoon which began June 15
KGUN9 On Your Side put Producer Cailyn to the test this year and little did we know sheturned out to be quite the poet
Producer Cailyn had her haiku selected as of the of the 10 finalists
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Voting for the Haboob Haiku contest ends on Wednesday June 26
ADOT will announce the winner next Friday The winner doesnt get a prize but majorbragging rights
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monsoon when haboobs - with wind gusts up to 100 mph - are most likely to form
Many people are killed on the highway because either theydont pull off to the side or if they do theyleave their foot on the brake said Kirk Astroth the associate dean of the University of Arizona College ofAgriculture and Life Sciences
Astroth who took inspiration from similar apps warning about snow storms developed an app to alertmotorists about pending dust storms
Dustin Krugel public information officer at the Arizona Department of Transportation said the appalongside other tools such as the ADOT twitter feed overhead signs on the freeway the 511 dial upsystem and social media outlets are ways drivers can find out about dust storms before hitting the road
Our top recommendation is to avoid getting caught in one of those dust storms Krugel said However alot of these dust storms seem to strike out of nowhere
For those who do get caught in a dust storm Krugel recommended pulling off the paved roadway comingto a complete stop and turning off all of the lights This prevents other motorists from thinking the car isstill moving and possibly hitting it
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June 23 2013 1200 am bull Kimberly Matas Arizona Daily Star 0
Summer driving especially on highways sometimes can be dangerous
The sky is clear one minute then the next a wall of reddish-tan dust blocks out the sun envelopsthe roadway and drivers find themselves trapped in a haboob
Interstate 10 from Tucson north to Phoenix and east toward New Mexico are corridors where duststorms develop quickly and dust-related crashes have occurred
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Officials at the Arizona Department of Transportation suggest drivers alter travel plans to avoidsuch dangerous conditions but thats not always possible so the agency offers tips on its websitefor reducing the risks
The Pull Aside Stay Alive public awareness campaign educates drivers about what to do - andwhat not to do - if drivers encounter dust storms
Driving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided ADOT Director JohnHalikowski said in a news release During monsoon season drivers and their passengers mustdo their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Its better to alter travel plansthan to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if youre on the road and a dust stormsuddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm
Haboob Haiku Challenge
Someone over at ADOT was feeling whimsical when thinking of ways to spread the word aboutsummer driving hazards
For the second year the department has launched its Haboob Haiku Challenge encouragingpoets - and motorists - to create vivid messages in just 17 syllables to remind everyone about thedangers of driving during dust storms
Its part of the agencys Pull Aside Stay Alive campaign
The Japanese-style poems should follow the traditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables respectively
Throughout the summer ADOT will be accepting submissions on its social media sites Facebookthe ADOT blog and Twitter with the hashtag HaboobHaiku
Last year ADOT received 600 submissions including these favorites
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bull Youre not a Jedi
This is not Tatooine Luke
Pull over now man
bull Dust blows swirls and grows
Roadways become danger zones
Pull over lights off
bull Wham bam dust storm jam
Cant see dont drive pull over
Lights out til all clear
SOURCE Arizona Department of Transportation
Dust storms
Dust storms can develop quickly and unexpectedly
ADOT has tips for drivers who find themselves on the road when one blows in
bull Avoid driving into or through the dust storm
bull Check traffic immediately around the vehicle and begin slowing down
bull Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway And completely exitthe highway if possible
bull Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely offthe paved portion of the roadway
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bull Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away fromwhere other vehicles may travel
bull Turn off all vehicle lights including emergency flashers
bull Set the emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
bull Stay in the vehicle with seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Go to wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg for more dust storm driving tips and educational videos
SOURCE Arizona Department of Transportation
Contact reporter Kimberly Matas at kmatasazstarnetcom or at 573-4191
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ADOT invites you to haiku about haboobs File photo
As part of the Arizona Department ofTransportationrsquos efforts to spread the word aboutdust storm safety the agency is once again askingpeople to channel their inner poets and send in theirhaboob haikus
Haboob Haiku Year Two is underway throughADOTrsquos social media sites
ADOT first issued the Haboob Haiku Challenge lastyear as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo duststorm awareness campaign The challenge was sucha smashing success worldwide media featured someof the 600 haiku submissions
The ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign re-launchedTuesday as part of Arizona Monsoon AwarenessWeek The campaign runs through the summer reminding drivers about the dangers of dust storms andmonsoon storms
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry that follows the traditional rules of three lines of five sevenand five syllables respectively The haikus are designed to reinforce ADOTrsquos public safety message urgingdrivers to avoid driving into or through a dust storm at all costs Drivers are instead encouraged to pull offthe roadway and wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drive with reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in their haboob haikus to the following ADOT social media sites
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Posted 06122013
By Weslie Sw ift
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
Maricopa residents spotted the massive wall of dust moving intotheir area July 18Photographer Patrick ArvisoCopyright 2011 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved Thismaterial may not be published broadcast rewritten orredistributed
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during dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (include HaboobHaiku) Facebookand the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videos about dust storm safetyon the campaign website
Copyright 2013 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved This material may not be published broadcastrewritten or redistributed
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Monsoon 2013 Tips on staying safe
Posted Saturday June 15 2013 111 pm | Updated 403 amSun Jun 16 2013
By Brenda Carrasco Special to AFN | 0 comments
With the monsoon season officially beginningtomorrow June 15 Arizonans should be aware of thepossible dangers the monsoon can bring both on theroad and at home Thunderstorms flash floods heavyrain
zero-visibility haboobs are all severe weather thatwill be seen during the next couple of months
For the second year in a row the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) has teamed up with theGovernorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the ArizonaDepartment of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service for their campaign ldquoPull Aside StayAliverdquo Together they seek to educate Arizona driverson the dangers of being caught in a dust storm andon staying safe in dangerous driving conditions
Turning off all lights while pulling to the side of theroad is vital in avoiding accidents
ldquoDrivers tend to see the taillights and follow the lightand end up running into the back of the vehiclesrdquo
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bull A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability arealways the top factors in preventing crashes
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said ADOTrsquos Ryan Harding
Dust storms and other monsoon-related weathercan happen unexpectedly and motorists areencouraged to wait out the storms for their ownsafety
Remember that when there is a reported ldquoDustStorm Watchrdquo this means the conditions are ideal fora dust storm to form however when there is a ldquoDustStorm Warningrdquo a dust storm is imminent anddrivers should attempt to get off the road as soon aspossible
Flash floods can also cause great damage both toyou and your vehicle Arizonarsquos section 28-910 of theArizona Revised Statutes known as the ldquoStupidMotorist Lawrdquo states that motorists who decide tocross any barricade during flooding and whobecome stranded can be billed up to $2000 for theemergency services
Even if you believe your vehicle can make it acrosssafely it is better to avoid flooded streets andwashes as the fast moving current can potentiallyoverpower your vehicle
What many Arizonans donrsquot consider is the possibilityof their homes flooding AAA insurance encourageshomeowners to ldquoreview your homeownerrsquos policyEnsure they are protected against storm damageincluding a flood Standard homeownerrsquos policies donot have flood coveragerdquo
Heavy rain can cause major damage if the waterlevels get high enough Personal belongings such
as electronics furniture and your homersquos infrastructure can be damaged and without flood coverage thedamage will not be covered by your insurance
ldquoWhen it comes to flood insurance talk to your agent and check if you are in a specific high risk area sincethese can vary from specific areas and neighborhoodsrdquo said John Candaso from AAA
He said you can check if your Ahwatukee home is in a flood area by visiting floodsmartgov and filling out theflood risk profile
Arizona motorists will be notified of any dangerous weather this season via electronic highway boards newsand television stations and social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook ADOT also encouragesdrivers to spread the word on the importance of pulling over while caught in bad weather The ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo will be back this year on Twitter where users are encouraged to write their own Haiku about stayingsafe this monsoon season Use the hashtag HaboobHaiku for the chance to be retweeted by ArizonaDOTso others can view your poetry
bull Brenda Carrasco is a junior at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona
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bull Allow extra time to get to a destination Trafficis heavier in bad weather
bull Prepare for electrical surges and outagesProtect sensitive electronics such ascomputers gaming systems or televisions byusing surge protectors Also keep flashlightsand batteries handy
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Monsoon driving tips from ADOT
Posted Friday June 14 2013 800 am
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15
ADOT along with the Governorrsquos Office of HighwaySafety the Arizona Department of Public Safety andthe National Weather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull
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Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaignincluding television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do(and what not to do) when they encounter duststorms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers
and their passengers must do their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm
ldquoItrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the roadand a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku
Anyone can channel their inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers ofdriving in dust storms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
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Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) andbegin slowing down
Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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TUCSON- When the clouds roll in and lightning strikes Tucson roadsturn dangerous
Its hard to tell how fast the water is going to rise says Deputy TracySuitt of the Pima County Sheriffs Department
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Some drivers get lucky crossing the water but chances are if youdont play it safe youll end up stranded Ive seen some washeswhere its just a little trickle and then a few moments later theres a bigflood coming your way Suitt says
Deputy Suitt says if there is water on the road your best bet is to takeanother route Especially at night you cant tell how deep that water is so why notavoid it all together Suitt says
If you cant find another way pull over to the side of the road until the storm subsidesTurn off your lights because you dont want anyone else to come up behind youthinking youre still driving Suitt says
The same advice goes for drivers who find themselves in the middle of a dust stormalong I-10 When you see a wall of dust approaching that is the time to take actionand pull off to the side of the roadway says Dustin Krugel of ADOT
Krugel says the road between Tucson and Casa Grande is especially prone to duststorms
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorgto showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages Thewebsite also includes a tip sheet which ADOT encourages drivers to print and keephandy in their vehicle
To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies -including electronic highway message boards social and traditional mediacommunication with ADOT staff and law enforcement officers in the field televisionand radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies - to keepinformation flowing to motorists
The most important thing to remember when driving in a dust storm or during heavyrains is to go slowly and be smart
Suitt says drivers who pass through flood barricades and get stuck could face up to a
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Poet and you know it ADOT seekshaboob haikus
Posted Thursday June 13 2013 804 am
Weslie Swift ABC 15 | 0 comments
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
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A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that followsthe traditional rules of three lines of five seven andfive syllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (includeHaboobHaiku) Facebook and the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videosabout dust storm safety on the campaign website
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This monsoon season drivers arereminded to lsquoPull Aside Stay Aliversquo
Posted Wednesday June 12 2013 100 am
Staff Reports | 0 comments
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15 ADOTalong with the Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television andradio public-education announcements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when theyencounter dust storms
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encounter dust storms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season driversand their passengers must do their part by planningahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better toalter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and adust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do notdrive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have totake and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku Anyone can channeltheir inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers of driving in duststorms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
-Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
-If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) and
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begin slowing down
-Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
-Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
-Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
-Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
-Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
-Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
-Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
-A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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PHOENIX (KGUN9-TV) - To raise awareness of the haboob hazard the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) ran a Haboob Haiku challenge asking for the 5-7-5 syllablepoems via social media
Haboob storms can become a major hazard for drivers and are most common during thesummer monsoon which began June 15
KGUN9 On Your Side put Producer Cailyn to the test this year and little did we know sheturned out to be quite the poet
Producer Cailyn had her haiku selected as of the of the 10 finalists
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Voting for the Haboob Haiku contest ends on Wednesday June 26
ADOT will announce the winner next Friday The winner doesnt get a prize but majorbragging rights
To vote for your favorite click here
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Summer driving especially on highways sometimes can be dangerous
The sky is clear one minute then the next a wall of reddish-tan dust blocks out the sun envelopsthe roadway and drivers find themselves trapped in a haboob
Interstate 10 from Tucson north to Phoenix and east toward New Mexico are corridors where duststorms develop quickly and dust-related crashes have occurred
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Officials at the Arizona Department of Transportation suggest drivers alter travel plans to avoidsuch dangerous conditions but thats not always possible so the agency offers tips on its websitefor reducing the risks
The Pull Aside Stay Alive public awareness campaign educates drivers about what to do - andwhat not to do - if drivers encounter dust storms
Driving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided ADOT Director JohnHalikowski said in a news release During monsoon season drivers and their passengers mustdo their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Its better to alter travel plansthan to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if youre on the road and a dust stormsuddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm
Haboob Haiku Challenge
Someone over at ADOT was feeling whimsical when thinking of ways to spread the word aboutsummer driving hazards
For the second year the department has launched its Haboob Haiku Challenge encouragingpoets - and motorists - to create vivid messages in just 17 syllables to remind everyone about thedangers of driving during dust storms
Its part of the agencys Pull Aside Stay Alive campaign
The Japanese-style poems should follow the traditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables respectively
Throughout the summer ADOT will be accepting submissions on its social media sites Facebookthe ADOT blog and Twitter with the hashtag HaboobHaiku
Last year ADOT received 600 submissions including these favorites
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bull Youre not a Jedi
This is not Tatooine Luke
Pull over now man
bull Dust blows swirls and grows
Roadways become danger zones
Pull over lights off
bull Wham bam dust storm jam
Cant see dont drive pull over
Lights out til all clear
SOURCE Arizona Department of Transportation
Dust storms
Dust storms can develop quickly and unexpectedly
ADOT has tips for drivers who find themselves on the road when one blows in
bull Avoid driving into or through the dust storm
bull Check traffic immediately around the vehicle and begin slowing down
bull Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway And completely exitthe highway if possible
bull Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely offthe paved portion of the roadway
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bull Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away fromwhere other vehicles may travel
bull Turn off all vehicle lights including emergency flashers
bull Set the emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
bull Stay in the vehicle with seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Go to wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg for more dust storm driving tips and educational videos
SOURCE Arizona Department of Transportation
Contact reporter Kimberly Matas at kmatasazstarnetcom or at 573-4191
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ADOT invites you to haiku about haboobs File photo
As part of the Arizona Department ofTransportationrsquos efforts to spread the word aboutdust storm safety the agency is once again askingpeople to channel their inner poets and send in theirhaboob haikus
Haboob Haiku Year Two is underway throughADOTrsquos social media sites
ADOT first issued the Haboob Haiku Challenge lastyear as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo duststorm awareness campaign The challenge was sucha smashing success worldwide media featured someof the 600 haiku submissions
The ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign re-launchedTuesday as part of Arizona Monsoon AwarenessWeek The campaign runs through the summer reminding drivers about the dangers of dust storms andmonsoon storms
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry that follows the traditional rules of three lines of five sevenand five syllables respectively The haikus are designed to reinforce ADOTrsquos public safety message urgingdrivers to avoid driving into or through a dust storm at all costs Drivers are instead encouraged to pull offthe roadway and wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drive with reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in their haboob haikus to the following ADOT social media sites
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By Weslie Sw ift
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
Maricopa residents spotted the massive wall of dust moving intotheir area July 18Photographer Patrick ArvisoCopyright 2011 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved Thismaterial may not be published broadcast rewritten orredistributed
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during dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (include HaboobHaiku) Facebookand the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videos about dust storm safetyon the campaign website
Copyright 2013 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved This material may not be published broadcastrewritten or redistributed
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Monsoon 2013 Tips on staying safe
Posted Saturday June 15 2013 111 pm | Updated 403 amSun Jun 16 2013
By Brenda Carrasco Special to AFN | 0 comments
With the monsoon season officially beginningtomorrow June 15 Arizonans should be aware of thepossible dangers the monsoon can bring both on theroad and at home Thunderstorms flash floods heavyrain
zero-visibility haboobs are all severe weather thatwill be seen during the next couple of months
For the second year in a row the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) has teamed up with theGovernorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the ArizonaDepartment of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service for their campaign ldquoPull Aside StayAliverdquo Together they seek to educate Arizona driverson the dangers of being caught in a dust storm andon staying safe in dangerous driving conditions
Turning off all lights while pulling to the side of theroad is vital in avoiding accidents
ldquoDrivers tend to see the taillights and follow the lightand end up running into the back of the vehiclesrdquo
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bull A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability arealways the top factors in preventing crashes
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said ADOTrsquos Ryan Harding
Dust storms and other monsoon-related weathercan happen unexpectedly and motorists areencouraged to wait out the storms for their ownsafety
Remember that when there is a reported ldquoDustStorm Watchrdquo this means the conditions are ideal fora dust storm to form however when there is a ldquoDustStorm Warningrdquo a dust storm is imminent anddrivers should attempt to get off the road as soon aspossible
Flash floods can also cause great damage both toyou and your vehicle Arizonarsquos section 28-910 of theArizona Revised Statutes known as the ldquoStupidMotorist Lawrdquo states that motorists who decide tocross any barricade during flooding and whobecome stranded can be billed up to $2000 for theemergency services
Even if you believe your vehicle can make it acrosssafely it is better to avoid flooded streets andwashes as the fast moving current can potentiallyoverpower your vehicle
What many Arizonans donrsquot consider is the possibilityof their homes flooding AAA insurance encourageshomeowners to ldquoreview your homeownerrsquos policyEnsure they are protected against storm damageincluding a flood Standard homeownerrsquos policies donot have flood coveragerdquo
Heavy rain can cause major damage if the waterlevels get high enough Personal belongings such
as electronics furniture and your homersquos infrastructure can be damaged and without flood coverage thedamage will not be covered by your insurance
ldquoWhen it comes to flood insurance talk to your agent and check if you are in a specific high risk area sincethese can vary from specific areas and neighborhoodsrdquo said John Candaso from AAA
He said you can check if your Ahwatukee home is in a flood area by visiting floodsmartgov and filling out theflood risk profile
Arizona motorists will be notified of any dangerous weather this season via electronic highway boards newsand television stations and social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook ADOT also encouragesdrivers to spread the word on the importance of pulling over while caught in bad weather The ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo will be back this year on Twitter where users are encouraged to write their own Haiku about stayingsafe this monsoon season Use the hashtag HaboobHaiku for the chance to be retweeted by ArizonaDOTso others can view your poetry
bull Brenda Carrasco is a junior at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona
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bull Donrsquot tailgate Stopping distances are greateron wet slippery roads
bull Insurance policy Motorists generally need acomprehensive policy to be protected againststorm damage Liability coverage only forexample does not cover damage from hailwind or rain
bull Secure outdoor furniture fixtures and garbagecans Even in weak storms these easily canblow over causing damage to the objecthomes or people
bull Allow extra time to get to a destination Trafficis heavier in bad weather
bull Prepare for electrical surges and outagesProtect sensitive electronics such ascomputers gaming systems or televisions byusing surge protectors Also keep flashlightsand batteries handy
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Monsoon driving tips from ADOT
Posted Friday June 14 2013 800 am
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15
ADOT along with the Governorrsquos Office of HighwaySafety the Arizona Department of Public Safety andthe National Weather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull
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Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaignincluding television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do(and what not to do) when they encounter duststorms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers
and their passengers must do their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm
ldquoItrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the roadand a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku
Anyone can channel their inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers ofdriving in dust storms
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Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) andbegin slowing down
Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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Some drivers get lucky crossing the water but chances are if youdont play it safe youll end up stranded Ive seen some washeswhere its just a little trickle and then a few moments later theres a bigflood coming your way Suitt says
Deputy Suitt says if there is water on the road your best bet is to takeanother route Especially at night you cant tell how deep that water is so why notavoid it all together Suitt says
If you cant find another way pull over to the side of the road until the storm subsidesTurn off your lights because you dont want anyone else to come up behind youthinking youre still driving Suitt says
The same advice goes for drivers who find themselves in the middle of a dust stormalong I-10 When you see a wall of dust approaching that is the time to take actionand pull off to the side of the roadway says Dustin Krugel of ADOT
Krugel says the road between Tucson and Casa Grande is especially prone to duststorms
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorgto showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages Thewebsite also includes a tip sheet which ADOT encourages drivers to print and keephandy in their vehicle
To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies -including electronic highway message boards social and traditional mediacommunication with ADOT staff and law enforcement officers in the field televisionand radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies - to keepinformation flowing to motorists
The most important thing to remember when driving in a dust storm or during heavyrains is to go slowly and be smart
Suitt says drivers who pass through flood barricades and get stuck could face up to a
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Posted Thursday June 13 2013 804 am
Weslie Swift ABC 15 | 0 comments
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
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A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that followsthe traditional rules of three lines of five seven andfive syllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (includeHaboobHaiku) Facebook and the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videosabout dust storm safety on the campaign website
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This monsoon season drivers arereminded to lsquoPull Aside Stay Aliversquo
Posted Wednesday June 12 2013 100 am
Staff Reports | 0 comments
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15 ADOTalong with the Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television andradio public-education announcements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when theyencounter dust storms
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encounter dust storms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season driversand their passengers must do their part by planningahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better toalter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and adust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do notdrive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have totake and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku Anyone can channeltheir inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers of driving in duststorms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
-Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
-If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) and
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-Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
-Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
-Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
-Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
-Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
-Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
-Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
-A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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Vote for your favorite Haboob HaikuBy Ina RonquilloCREATED JUN 25 2013
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PHOENIX (KGUN9-TV) - To raise awareness of the haboob hazard the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) ran a Haboob Haiku challenge asking for the 5-7-5 syllablepoems via social media
Haboob storms can become a major hazard for drivers and are most common during thesummer monsoon which began June 15
KGUN9 On Your Side put Producer Cailyn to the test this year and little did we know sheturned out to be quite the poet
Producer Cailyn had her haiku selected as of the of the 10 finalists
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ADOT will announce the winner next Friday The winner doesnt get a prize but majorbragging rights
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June 23 2013 1200 am bull Kimberly Matas Arizona Daily Star 0
Summer driving especially on highways sometimes can be dangerous
The sky is clear one minute then the next a wall of reddish-tan dust blocks out the sun envelopsthe roadway and drivers find themselves trapped in a haboob
Interstate 10 from Tucson north to Phoenix and east toward New Mexico are corridors where duststorms develop quickly and dust-related crashes have occurred
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Officials at the Arizona Department of Transportation suggest drivers alter travel plans to avoidsuch dangerous conditions but thats not always possible so the agency offers tips on its websitefor reducing the risks
The Pull Aside Stay Alive public awareness campaign educates drivers about what to do - andwhat not to do - if drivers encounter dust storms
Driving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided ADOT Director JohnHalikowski said in a news release During monsoon season drivers and their passengers mustdo their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Its better to alter travel plansthan to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if youre on the road and a dust stormsuddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm
Haboob Haiku Challenge
Someone over at ADOT was feeling whimsical when thinking of ways to spread the word aboutsummer driving hazards
For the second year the department has launched its Haboob Haiku Challenge encouragingpoets - and motorists - to create vivid messages in just 17 syllables to remind everyone about thedangers of driving during dust storms
Its part of the agencys Pull Aside Stay Alive campaign
The Japanese-style poems should follow the traditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables respectively
Throughout the summer ADOT will be accepting submissions on its social media sites Facebookthe ADOT blog and Twitter with the hashtag HaboobHaiku
Last year ADOT received 600 submissions including these favorites
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bull Youre not a Jedi
This is not Tatooine Luke
Pull over now man
bull Dust blows swirls and grows
Roadways become danger zones
Pull over lights off
bull Wham bam dust storm jam
Cant see dont drive pull over
Lights out til all clear
SOURCE Arizona Department of Transportation
Dust storms
Dust storms can develop quickly and unexpectedly
ADOT has tips for drivers who find themselves on the road when one blows in
bull Avoid driving into or through the dust storm
bull Check traffic immediately around the vehicle and begin slowing down
bull Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway And completely exitthe highway if possible
bull Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely offthe paved portion of the roadway
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bull Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away fromwhere other vehicles may travel
bull Turn off all vehicle lights including emergency flashers
bull Set the emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
bull Stay in the vehicle with seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Go to wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg for more dust storm driving tips and educational videos
SOURCE Arizona Department of Transportation
Contact reporter Kimberly Matas at kmatasazstarnetcom or at 573-4191
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ADOT invites you to haiku about haboobs File photo
As part of the Arizona Department ofTransportationrsquos efforts to spread the word aboutdust storm safety the agency is once again askingpeople to channel their inner poets and send in theirhaboob haikus
Haboob Haiku Year Two is underway throughADOTrsquos social media sites
ADOT first issued the Haboob Haiku Challenge lastyear as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo duststorm awareness campaign The challenge was sucha smashing success worldwide media featured someof the 600 haiku submissions
The ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign re-launchedTuesday as part of Arizona Monsoon AwarenessWeek The campaign runs through the summer reminding drivers about the dangers of dust storms andmonsoon storms
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry that follows the traditional rules of three lines of five sevenand five syllables respectively The haikus are designed to reinforce ADOTrsquos public safety message urgingdrivers to avoid driving into or through a dust storm at all costs Drivers are instead encouraged to pull offthe roadway and wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drive with reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in their haboob haikus to the following ADOT social media sites
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PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
Maricopa residents spotted the massive wall of dust moving intotheir area July 18Photographer Patrick ArvisoCopyright 2011 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved Thismaterial may not be published broadcast rewritten orredistributed
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during dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (include HaboobHaiku) Facebookand the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videos about dust storm safetyon the campaign website
Copyright 2013 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved This material may not be published broadcastrewritten or redistributed
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Monsoon 2013 Tips on staying safe
Posted Saturday June 15 2013 111 pm | Updated 403 amSun Jun 16 2013
By Brenda Carrasco Special to AFN | 0 comments
With the monsoon season officially beginningtomorrow June 15 Arizonans should be aware of thepossible dangers the monsoon can bring both on theroad and at home Thunderstorms flash floods heavyrain
zero-visibility haboobs are all severe weather thatwill be seen during the next couple of months
For the second year in a row the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) has teamed up with theGovernorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the ArizonaDepartment of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service for their campaign ldquoPull Aside StayAliverdquo Together they seek to educate Arizona driverson the dangers of being caught in a dust storm andon staying safe in dangerous driving conditions
Turning off all lights while pulling to the side of theroad is vital in avoiding accidents
ldquoDrivers tend to see the taillights and follow the lightand end up running into the back of the vehiclesrdquo
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bull A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability arealways the top factors in preventing crashes
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said ADOTrsquos Ryan Harding
Dust storms and other monsoon-related weathercan happen unexpectedly and motorists areencouraged to wait out the storms for their ownsafety
Remember that when there is a reported ldquoDustStorm Watchrdquo this means the conditions are ideal fora dust storm to form however when there is a ldquoDustStorm Warningrdquo a dust storm is imminent anddrivers should attempt to get off the road as soon aspossible
Flash floods can also cause great damage both toyou and your vehicle Arizonarsquos section 28-910 of theArizona Revised Statutes known as the ldquoStupidMotorist Lawrdquo states that motorists who decide tocross any barricade during flooding and whobecome stranded can be billed up to $2000 for theemergency services
Even if you believe your vehicle can make it acrosssafely it is better to avoid flooded streets andwashes as the fast moving current can potentiallyoverpower your vehicle
What many Arizonans donrsquot consider is the possibilityof their homes flooding AAA insurance encourageshomeowners to ldquoreview your homeownerrsquos policyEnsure they are protected against storm damageincluding a flood Standard homeownerrsquos policies donot have flood coveragerdquo
Heavy rain can cause major damage if the waterlevels get high enough Personal belongings such
as electronics furniture and your homersquos infrastructure can be damaged and without flood coverage thedamage will not be covered by your insurance
ldquoWhen it comes to flood insurance talk to your agent and check if you are in a specific high risk area sincethese can vary from specific areas and neighborhoodsrdquo said John Candaso from AAA
He said you can check if your Ahwatukee home is in a flood area by visiting floodsmartgov and filling out theflood risk profile
Arizona motorists will be notified of any dangerous weather this season via electronic highway boards newsand television stations and social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook ADOT also encouragesdrivers to spread the word on the importance of pulling over while caught in bad weather The ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo will be back this year on Twitter where users are encouraged to write their own Haiku about stayingsafe this monsoon season Use the hashtag HaboobHaiku for the chance to be retweeted by ArizonaDOTso others can view your poetry
bull Brenda Carrasco is a junior at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona
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Monsoon driving tips from ADOT
Posted Friday June 14 2013 800 am
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15
ADOT along with the Governorrsquos Office of HighwaySafety the Arizona Department of Public Safety andthe National Weather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull
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Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaignincluding television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do(and what not to do) when they encounter duststorms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers
and their passengers must do their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm
ldquoItrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the roadand a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku
Anyone can channel their inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers ofdriving in dust storms
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Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) andbegin slowing down
Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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TUCSON- When the clouds roll in and lightning strikes Tucson roadsturn dangerous
Its hard to tell how fast the water is going to rise says Deputy TracySuitt of the Pima County Sheriffs Department
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Some drivers get lucky crossing the water but chances are if youdont play it safe youll end up stranded Ive seen some washeswhere its just a little trickle and then a few moments later theres a bigflood coming your way Suitt says
Deputy Suitt says if there is water on the road your best bet is to takeanother route Especially at night you cant tell how deep that water is so why notavoid it all together Suitt says
If you cant find another way pull over to the side of the road until the storm subsidesTurn off your lights because you dont want anyone else to come up behind youthinking youre still driving Suitt says
The same advice goes for drivers who find themselves in the middle of a dust stormalong I-10 When you see a wall of dust approaching that is the time to take actionand pull off to the side of the roadway says Dustin Krugel of ADOT
Krugel says the road between Tucson and Casa Grande is especially prone to duststorms
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorgto showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages Thewebsite also includes a tip sheet which ADOT encourages drivers to print and keephandy in their vehicle
To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies -including electronic highway message boards social and traditional mediacommunication with ADOT staff and law enforcement officers in the field televisionand radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies - to keepinformation flowing to motorists
The most important thing to remember when driving in a dust storm or during heavyrains is to go slowly and be smart
Suitt says drivers who pass through flood barricades and get stuck could face up to a
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Poet and you know it ADOT seekshaboob haikus
Posted Thursday June 13 2013 804 am
Weslie Swift ABC 15 | 0 comments
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
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A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that followsthe traditional rules of three lines of five seven andfive syllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (includeHaboobHaiku) Facebook and the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videosabout dust storm safety on the campaign website
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This monsoon season drivers arereminded to lsquoPull Aside Stay Aliversquo
Posted Wednesday June 12 2013 100 am
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The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15 ADOTalong with the Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television andradio public-education announcements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when theyencounter dust storms
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ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season driversand their passengers must do their part by planningahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better toalter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and adust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do notdrive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have totake and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku Anyone can channeltheir inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers of driving in duststorms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
-Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
-If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) and
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begin slowing down
-Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
-Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
-Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
-Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
-Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
-Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
-Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
-A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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Vote for your favorite Haboob HaikuBy Ina RonquilloCREATED JUN 25 2013
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PHOENIX (KGUN9-TV) - To raise awareness of the haboob hazard the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) ran a Haboob Haiku challenge asking for the 5-7-5 syllablepoems via social media
Haboob storms can become a major hazard for drivers and are most common during thesummer monsoon which began June 15
KGUN9 On Your Side put Producer Cailyn to the test this year and little did we know sheturned out to be quite the poet
Producer Cailyn had her haiku selected as of the of the 10 finalists
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Voting for the Haboob Haiku contest ends on Wednesday June 26
ADOT will announce the winner next Friday The winner doesnt get a prize but majorbragging rights
To vote for your favorite click here
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Officials at the Arizona Department of Transportation suggest drivers alter travel plans to avoidsuch dangerous conditions but thats not always possible so the agency offers tips on its websitefor reducing the risks
The Pull Aside Stay Alive public awareness campaign educates drivers about what to do - andwhat not to do - if drivers encounter dust storms
Driving into a dust storm is dangerous and oftentimes it can be avoided ADOT Director JohnHalikowski said in a news release During monsoon season drivers and their passengers mustdo their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm Its better to alter travel plansthan to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if youre on the road and a dust stormsuddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm
Haboob Haiku Challenge
Someone over at ADOT was feeling whimsical when thinking of ways to spread the word aboutsummer driving hazards
For the second year the department has launched its Haboob Haiku Challenge encouragingpoets - and motorists - to create vivid messages in just 17 syllables to remind everyone about thedangers of driving during dust storms
Its part of the agencys Pull Aside Stay Alive campaign
The Japanese-style poems should follow the traditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables respectively
Throughout the summer ADOT will be accepting submissions on its social media sites Facebookthe ADOT blog and Twitter with the hashtag HaboobHaiku
Last year ADOT received 600 submissions including these favorites
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bull Youre not a Jedi
This is not Tatooine Luke
Pull over now man
bull Dust blows swirls and grows
Roadways become danger zones
Pull over lights off
bull Wham bam dust storm jam
Cant see dont drive pull over
Lights out til all clear
SOURCE Arizona Department of Transportation
Dust storms
Dust storms can develop quickly and unexpectedly
ADOT has tips for drivers who find themselves on the road when one blows in
bull Avoid driving into or through the dust storm
bull Check traffic immediately around the vehicle and begin slowing down
bull Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway And completely exitthe highway if possible
bull Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely offthe paved portion of the roadway
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bull Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away fromwhere other vehicles may travel
bull Turn off all vehicle lights including emergency flashers
bull Set the emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
bull Stay in the vehicle with seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Go to wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg for more dust storm driving tips and educational videos
SOURCE Arizona Department of Transportation
Contact reporter Kimberly Matas at kmatasazstarnetcom or at 573-4191
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ADOT invites you to haiku about haboobs File photo
As part of the Arizona Department ofTransportationrsquos efforts to spread the word aboutdust storm safety the agency is once again askingpeople to channel their inner poets and send in theirhaboob haikus
Haboob Haiku Year Two is underway throughADOTrsquos social media sites
ADOT first issued the Haboob Haiku Challenge lastyear as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo duststorm awareness campaign The challenge was sucha smashing success worldwide media featured someof the 600 haiku submissions
The ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign re-launchedTuesday as part of Arizona Monsoon AwarenessWeek The campaign runs through the summer reminding drivers about the dangers of dust storms andmonsoon storms
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry that follows the traditional rules of three lines of five sevenand five syllables respectively The haikus are designed to reinforce ADOTrsquos public safety message urgingdrivers to avoid driving into or through a dust storm at all costs Drivers are instead encouraged to pull offthe roadway and wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drive with reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in their haboob haikus to the following ADOT social media sites
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Posted 06122013
By Weslie Sw ift
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
Maricopa residents spotted the massive wall of dust moving intotheir area July 18Photographer Patrick ArvisoCopyright 2011 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved Thismaterial may not be published broadcast rewritten orredistributed
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during dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (include HaboobHaiku) Facebookand the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videos about dust storm safetyon the campaign website
Copyright 2013 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved This material may not be published broadcastrewritten or redistributed
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Monsoon 2013 Tips on staying safe
Posted Saturday June 15 2013 111 pm | Updated 403 amSun Jun 16 2013
By Brenda Carrasco Special to AFN | 0 comments
With the monsoon season officially beginningtomorrow June 15 Arizonans should be aware of thepossible dangers the monsoon can bring both on theroad and at home Thunderstorms flash floods heavyrain
zero-visibility haboobs are all severe weather thatwill be seen during the next couple of months
For the second year in a row the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) has teamed up with theGovernorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the ArizonaDepartment of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service for their campaign ldquoPull Aside StayAliverdquo Together they seek to educate Arizona driverson the dangers of being caught in a dust storm andon staying safe in dangerous driving conditions
Turning off all lights while pulling to the side of theroad is vital in avoiding accidents
ldquoDrivers tend to see the taillights and follow the lightand end up running into the back of the vehiclesrdquo
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bull A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability arealways the top factors in preventing crashes
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said ADOTrsquos Ryan Harding
Dust storms and other monsoon-related weathercan happen unexpectedly and motorists areencouraged to wait out the storms for their ownsafety
Remember that when there is a reported ldquoDustStorm Watchrdquo this means the conditions are ideal fora dust storm to form however when there is a ldquoDustStorm Warningrdquo a dust storm is imminent anddrivers should attempt to get off the road as soon aspossible
Flash floods can also cause great damage both toyou and your vehicle Arizonarsquos section 28-910 of theArizona Revised Statutes known as the ldquoStupidMotorist Lawrdquo states that motorists who decide tocross any barricade during flooding and whobecome stranded can be billed up to $2000 for theemergency services
Even if you believe your vehicle can make it acrosssafely it is better to avoid flooded streets andwashes as the fast moving current can potentiallyoverpower your vehicle
What many Arizonans donrsquot consider is the possibilityof their homes flooding AAA insurance encourageshomeowners to ldquoreview your homeownerrsquos policyEnsure they are protected against storm damageincluding a flood Standard homeownerrsquos policies donot have flood coveragerdquo
Heavy rain can cause major damage if the waterlevels get high enough Personal belongings such
as electronics furniture and your homersquos infrastructure can be damaged and without flood coverage thedamage will not be covered by your insurance
ldquoWhen it comes to flood insurance talk to your agent and check if you are in a specific high risk area sincethese can vary from specific areas and neighborhoodsrdquo said John Candaso from AAA
He said you can check if your Ahwatukee home is in a flood area by visiting floodsmartgov and filling out theflood risk profile
Arizona motorists will be notified of any dangerous weather this season via electronic highway boards newsand television stations and social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook ADOT also encouragesdrivers to spread the word on the importance of pulling over while caught in bad weather The ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo will be back this year on Twitter where users are encouraged to write their own Haiku about stayingsafe this monsoon season Use the hashtag HaboobHaiku for the chance to be retweeted by ArizonaDOTso others can view your poetry
bull Brenda Carrasco is a junior at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona
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Monsoon driving tips from ADOT
Posted Friday June 14 2013 800 am
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15
ADOT along with the Governorrsquos Office of HighwaySafety the Arizona Department of Public Safety andthe National Weather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull
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Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaignincluding television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do(and what not to do) when they encounter duststorms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers
and their passengers must do their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm
ldquoItrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the roadand a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku
Anyone can channel their inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers ofdriving in dust storms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
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Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) andbegin slowing down
Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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Its hard to tell how fast the water is going to rise says Deputy TracySuitt of the Pima County Sheriffs Department
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Some drivers get lucky crossing the water but chances are if youdont play it safe youll end up stranded Ive seen some washeswhere its just a little trickle and then a few moments later theres a bigflood coming your way Suitt says
Deputy Suitt says if there is water on the road your best bet is to takeanother route Especially at night you cant tell how deep that water is so why notavoid it all together Suitt says
If you cant find another way pull over to the side of the road until the storm subsidesTurn off your lights because you dont want anyone else to come up behind youthinking youre still driving Suitt says
The same advice goes for drivers who find themselves in the middle of a dust stormalong I-10 When you see a wall of dust approaching that is the time to take actionand pull off to the side of the roadway says Dustin Krugel of ADOT
Krugel says the road between Tucson and Casa Grande is especially prone to duststorms
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorgto showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages Thewebsite also includes a tip sheet which ADOT encourages drivers to print and keephandy in their vehicle
To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies -including electronic highway message boards social and traditional mediacommunication with ADOT staff and law enforcement officers in the field televisionand radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies - to keepinformation flowing to motorists
The most important thing to remember when driving in a dust storm or during heavyrains is to go slowly and be smart
Suitt says drivers who pass through flood barricades and get stuck could face up to a
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Posted Thursday June 13 2013 804 am
Weslie Swift ABC 15 | 0 comments
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
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A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that followsthe traditional rules of three lines of five seven andfive syllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (includeHaboobHaiku) Facebook and the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videosabout dust storm safety on the campaign website
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This monsoon season drivers arereminded to lsquoPull Aside Stay Aliversquo
Posted Wednesday June 12 2013 100 am
Staff Reports | 0 comments
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15 ADOTalong with the Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television andradio public-education announcements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when theyencounter dust storms
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ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season driversand their passengers must do their part by planningahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better toalter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and adust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do notdrive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have totake and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku Anyone can channeltheir inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers of driving in duststorms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
-Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
-If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) and
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begin slowing down
-Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
-Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
-Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
-Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
-Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
-Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
-Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
-A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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Vote for your favorite Haboob HaikuBy Ina RonquilloCREATED JUN 25 2013
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PHOENIX (KGUN9-TV) - To raise awareness of the haboob hazard the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) ran a Haboob Haiku challenge asking for the 5-7-5 syllablepoems via social media
Haboob storms can become a major hazard for drivers and are most common during thesummer monsoon which began June 15
KGUN9 On Your Side put Producer Cailyn to the test this year and little did we know sheturned out to be quite the poet
Producer Cailyn had her haiku selected as of the of the 10 finalists
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Voting for the Haboob Haiku contest ends on Wednesday June 26
ADOT will announce the winner next Friday The winner doesnt get a prize but majorbragging rights
To vote for your favorite click here
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bull Youre not a Jedi
This is not Tatooine Luke
Pull over now man
bull Dust blows swirls and grows
Roadways become danger zones
Pull over lights off
bull Wham bam dust storm jam
Cant see dont drive pull over
Lights out til all clear
SOURCE Arizona Department of Transportation
Dust storms
Dust storms can develop quickly and unexpectedly
ADOT has tips for drivers who find themselves on the road when one blows in
bull Avoid driving into or through the dust storm
bull Check traffic immediately around the vehicle and begin slowing down
bull Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway And completely exitthe highway if possible
bull Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely offthe paved portion of the roadway
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bull Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away fromwhere other vehicles may travel
bull Turn off all vehicle lights including emergency flashers
bull Set the emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
bull Stay in the vehicle with seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Go to wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg for more dust storm driving tips and educational videos
SOURCE Arizona Department of Transportation
Contact reporter Kimberly Matas at kmatasazstarnetcom or at 573-4191
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ADOT invites you to haiku about haboobs File photo
As part of the Arizona Department ofTransportationrsquos efforts to spread the word aboutdust storm safety the agency is once again askingpeople to channel their inner poets and send in theirhaboob haikus
Haboob Haiku Year Two is underway throughADOTrsquos social media sites
ADOT first issued the Haboob Haiku Challenge lastyear as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo duststorm awareness campaign The challenge was sucha smashing success worldwide media featured someof the 600 haiku submissions
The ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign re-launchedTuesday as part of Arizona Monsoon AwarenessWeek The campaign runs through the summer reminding drivers about the dangers of dust storms andmonsoon storms
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry that follows the traditional rules of three lines of five sevenand five syllables respectively The haikus are designed to reinforce ADOTrsquos public safety message urgingdrivers to avoid driving into or through a dust storm at all costs Drivers are instead encouraged to pull offthe roadway and wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drive with reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in their haboob haikus to the following ADOT social media sites
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Yoursquore not a Jedi This is not Tatooine Luke Pull over now manDust blows swirls and grows Roadways become danger zones Pull over lights offWham bam dust storm jam Canrsquot see donrsquot drive pull over Lights out rsquotil all clear
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Posted 06122013
By Weslie Sw ift
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
Maricopa residents spotted the massive wall of dust moving intotheir area July 18Photographer Patrick ArvisoCopyright 2011 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved Thismaterial may not be published broadcast rewritten orredistributed
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during dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (include HaboobHaiku) Facebookand the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videos about dust storm safetyon the campaign website
Copyright 2013 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved This material may not be published broadcastrewritten or redistributed
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Monsoon 2013 Tips on staying safe
Posted Saturday June 15 2013 111 pm | Updated 403 amSun Jun 16 2013
By Brenda Carrasco Special to AFN | 0 comments
With the monsoon season officially beginningtomorrow June 15 Arizonans should be aware of thepossible dangers the monsoon can bring both on theroad and at home Thunderstorms flash floods heavyrain
zero-visibility haboobs are all severe weather thatwill be seen during the next couple of months
For the second year in a row the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) has teamed up with theGovernorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the ArizonaDepartment of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service for their campaign ldquoPull Aside StayAliverdquo Together they seek to educate Arizona driverson the dangers of being caught in a dust storm andon staying safe in dangerous driving conditions
Turning off all lights while pulling to the side of theroad is vital in avoiding accidents
ldquoDrivers tend to see the taillights and follow the lightand end up running into the back of the vehiclesrdquo
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bull A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability arealways the top factors in preventing crashes
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said ADOTrsquos Ryan Harding
Dust storms and other monsoon-related weathercan happen unexpectedly and motorists areencouraged to wait out the storms for their ownsafety
Remember that when there is a reported ldquoDustStorm Watchrdquo this means the conditions are ideal fora dust storm to form however when there is a ldquoDustStorm Warningrdquo a dust storm is imminent anddrivers should attempt to get off the road as soon aspossible
Flash floods can also cause great damage both toyou and your vehicle Arizonarsquos section 28-910 of theArizona Revised Statutes known as the ldquoStupidMotorist Lawrdquo states that motorists who decide tocross any barricade during flooding and whobecome stranded can be billed up to $2000 for theemergency services
Even if you believe your vehicle can make it acrosssafely it is better to avoid flooded streets andwashes as the fast moving current can potentiallyoverpower your vehicle
What many Arizonans donrsquot consider is the possibilityof their homes flooding AAA insurance encourageshomeowners to ldquoreview your homeownerrsquos policyEnsure they are protected against storm damageincluding a flood Standard homeownerrsquos policies donot have flood coveragerdquo
Heavy rain can cause major damage if the waterlevels get high enough Personal belongings such
as electronics furniture and your homersquos infrastructure can be damaged and without flood coverage thedamage will not be covered by your insurance
ldquoWhen it comes to flood insurance talk to your agent and check if you are in a specific high risk area sincethese can vary from specific areas and neighborhoodsrdquo said John Candaso from AAA
He said you can check if your Ahwatukee home is in a flood area by visiting floodsmartgov and filling out theflood risk profile
Arizona motorists will be notified of any dangerous weather this season via electronic highway boards newsand television stations and social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook ADOT also encouragesdrivers to spread the word on the importance of pulling over while caught in bad weather The ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo will be back this year on Twitter where users are encouraged to write their own Haiku about stayingsafe this monsoon season Use the hashtag HaboobHaiku for the chance to be retweeted by ArizonaDOTso others can view your poetry
bull Brenda Carrasco is a junior at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona
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bull Secure outdoor furniture fixtures and garbagecans Even in weak storms these easily canblow over causing damage to the objecthomes or people
bull Allow extra time to get to a destination Trafficis heavier in bad weather
bull Prepare for electrical surges and outagesProtect sensitive electronics such ascomputers gaming systems or televisions byusing surge protectors Also keep flashlightsand batteries handy
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Monsoon driving tips from ADOT
Posted Friday June 14 2013 800 am
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15
ADOT along with the Governorrsquos Office of HighwaySafety the Arizona Department of Public Safety andthe National Weather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull
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Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaignincluding television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do(and what not to do) when they encounter duststorms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers
and their passengers must do their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm
ldquoItrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the roadand a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku
Anyone can channel their inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers ofdriving in dust storms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
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Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) andbegin slowing down
Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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TUCSON- When the clouds roll in and lightning strikes Tucson roadsturn dangerous
Its hard to tell how fast the water is going to rise says Deputy TracySuitt of the Pima County Sheriffs Department
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Some drivers get lucky crossing the water but chances are if youdont play it safe youll end up stranded Ive seen some washeswhere its just a little trickle and then a few moments later theres a bigflood coming your way Suitt says
Deputy Suitt says if there is water on the road your best bet is to takeanother route Especially at night you cant tell how deep that water is so why notavoid it all together Suitt says
If you cant find another way pull over to the side of the road until the storm subsidesTurn off your lights because you dont want anyone else to come up behind youthinking youre still driving Suitt says
The same advice goes for drivers who find themselves in the middle of a dust stormalong I-10 When you see a wall of dust approaching that is the time to take actionand pull off to the side of the roadway says Dustin Krugel of ADOT
Krugel says the road between Tucson and Casa Grande is especially prone to duststorms
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorgto showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages Thewebsite also includes a tip sheet which ADOT encourages drivers to print and keephandy in their vehicle
To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies -including electronic highway message boards social and traditional mediacommunication with ADOT staff and law enforcement officers in the field televisionand radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies - to keepinformation flowing to motorists
The most important thing to remember when driving in a dust storm or during heavyrains is to go slowly and be smart
Suitt says drivers who pass through flood barricades and get stuck could face up to a
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Poet and you know it ADOT seekshaboob haikus
Posted Thursday June 13 2013 804 am
Weslie Swift ABC 15 | 0 comments
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
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A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that followsthe traditional rules of three lines of five seven andfive syllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (includeHaboobHaiku) Facebook and the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videosabout dust storm safety on the campaign website
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This monsoon season drivers arereminded to lsquoPull Aside Stay Aliversquo
Posted Wednesday June 12 2013 100 am
Staff Reports | 0 comments
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15 ADOTalong with the Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television andradio public-education announcements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when theyencounter dust storms
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encounter dust storms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season driversand their passengers must do their part by planningahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better toalter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and adust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do notdrive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have totake and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku Anyone can channeltheir inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers of driving in duststorms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
-Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
-If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) and
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begin slowing down
-Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
-Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
-Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
-Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
-Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
-Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
-Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
-A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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PHOENIX (KGUN9-TV) - To raise awareness of the haboob hazard the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) ran a Haboob Haiku challenge asking for the 5-7-5 syllablepoems via social media
Haboob storms can become a major hazard for drivers and are most common during thesummer monsoon which began June 15
KGUN9 On Your Side put Producer Cailyn to the test this year and little did we know sheturned out to be quite the poet
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Voting for the Haboob Haiku contest ends on Wednesday June 26
ADOT will announce the winner next Friday The winner doesnt get a prize but majorbragging rights
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bull Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away fromwhere other vehicles may travel
bull Turn off all vehicle lights including emergency flashers
bull Set the emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
bull Stay in the vehicle with seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Go to wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg for more dust storm driving tips and educational videos
SOURCE Arizona Department of Transportation
Contact reporter Kimberly Matas at kmatasazstarnetcom or at 573-4191
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ADOT invites you to haiku about haboobs File photo
As part of the Arizona Department ofTransportationrsquos efforts to spread the word aboutdust storm safety the agency is once again askingpeople to channel their inner poets and send in theirhaboob haikus
Haboob Haiku Year Two is underway throughADOTrsquos social media sites
ADOT first issued the Haboob Haiku Challenge lastyear as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo duststorm awareness campaign The challenge was sucha smashing success worldwide media featured someof the 600 haiku submissions
The ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign re-launchedTuesday as part of Arizona Monsoon AwarenessWeek The campaign runs through the summer reminding drivers about the dangers of dust storms andmonsoon storms
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry that follows the traditional rules of three lines of five sevenand five syllables respectively The haikus are designed to reinforce ADOTrsquos public safety message urgingdrivers to avoid driving into or through a dust storm at all costs Drivers are instead encouraged to pull offthe roadway and wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drive with reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in their haboob haikus to the following ADOT social media sites
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By Weslie Sw ift
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
Maricopa residents spotted the massive wall of dust moving intotheir area July 18Photographer Patrick ArvisoCopyright 2011 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved Thismaterial may not be published broadcast rewritten orredistributed
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during dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (include HaboobHaiku) Facebookand the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videos about dust storm safetyon the campaign website
Copyright 2013 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved This material may not be published broadcastrewritten or redistributed
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Monsoon 2013 Tips on staying safe
Posted Saturday June 15 2013 111 pm | Updated 403 amSun Jun 16 2013
By Brenda Carrasco Special to AFN | 0 comments
With the monsoon season officially beginningtomorrow June 15 Arizonans should be aware of thepossible dangers the monsoon can bring both on theroad and at home Thunderstorms flash floods heavyrain
zero-visibility haboobs are all severe weather thatwill be seen during the next couple of months
For the second year in a row the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) has teamed up with theGovernorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the ArizonaDepartment of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service for their campaign ldquoPull Aside StayAliverdquo Together they seek to educate Arizona driverson the dangers of being caught in a dust storm andon staying safe in dangerous driving conditions
Turning off all lights while pulling to the side of theroad is vital in avoiding accidents
ldquoDrivers tend to see the taillights and follow the lightand end up running into the back of the vehiclesrdquo
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bull A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability arealways the top factors in preventing crashes
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said ADOTrsquos Ryan Harding
Dust storms and other monsoon-related weathercan happen unexpectedly and motorists areencouraged to wait out the storms for their ownsafety
Remember that when there is a reported ldquoDustStorm Watchrdquo this means the conditions are ideal fora dust storm to form however when there is a ldquoDustStorm Warningrdquo a dust storm is imminent anddrivers should attempt to get off the road as soon aspossible
Flash floods can also cause great damage both toyou and your vehicle Arizonarsquos section 28-910 of theArizona Revised Statutes known as the ldquoStupidMotorist Lawrdquo states that motorists who decide tocross any barricade during flooding and whobecome stranded can be billed up to $2000 for theemergency services
Even if you believe your vehicle can make it acrosssafely it is better to avoid flooded streets andwashes as the fast moving current can potentiallyoverpower your vehicle
What many Arizonans donrsquot consider is the possibilityof their homes flooding AAA insurance encourageshomeowners to ldquoreview your homeownerrsquos policyEnsure they are protected against storm damageincluding a flood Standard homeownerrsquos policies donot have flood coveragerdquo
Heavy rain can cause major damage if the waterlevels get high enough Personal belongings such
as electronics furniture and your homersquos infrastructure can be damaged and without flood coverage thedamage will not be covered by your insurance
ldquoWhen it comes to flood insurance talk to your agent and check if you are in a specific high risk area sincethese can vary from specific areas and neighborhoodsrdquo said John Candaso from AAA
He said you can check if your Ahwatukee home is in a flood area by visiting floodsmartgov and filling out theflood risk profile
Arizona motorists will be notified of any dangerous weather this season via electronic highway boards newsand television stations and social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook ADOT also encouragesdrivers to spread the word on the importance of pulling over while caught in bad weather The ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo will be back this year on Twitter where users are encouraged to write their own Haiku about stayingsafe this monsoon season Use the hashtag HaboobHaiku for the chance to be retweeted by ArizonaDOTso others can view your poetry
bull Brenda Carrasco is a junior at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona
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Monsoon driving tips from ADOT
Posted Friday June 14 2013 800 am
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15
ADOT along with the Governorrsquos Office of HighwaySafety the Arizona Department of Public Safety andthe National Weather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull
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Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaignincluding television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do(and what not to do) when they encounter duststorms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers
and their passengers must do their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm
ldquoItrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the roadand a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku
Anyone can channel their inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers ofdriving in dust storms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
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Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) andbegin slowing down
Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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Monsoon Safety how to avoid becoming astupid motoristPosted Jun 11 2013 703 AM by Samantha Ptashkin Updated Jun 11 2013 713 AM
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TUCSON- When the clouds roll in and lightning strikes Tucson roadsturn dangerous
Its hard to tell how fast the water is going to rise says Deputy TracySuitt of the Pima County Sheriffs Department
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Some drivers get lucky crossing the water but chances are if youdont play it safe youll end up stranded Ive seen some washeswhere its just a little trickle and then a few moments later theres a bigflood coming your way Suitt says
Deputy Suitt says if there is water on the road your best bet is to takeanother route Especially at night you cant tell how deep that water is so why notavoid it all together Suitt says
If you cant find another way pull over to the side of the road until the storm subsidesTurn off your lights because you dont want anyone else to come up behind youthinking youre still driving Suitt says
The same advice goes for drivers who find themselves in the middle of a dust stormalong I-10 When you see a wall of dust approaching that is the time to take actionand pull off to the side of the roadway says Dustin Krugel of ADOT
Krugel says the road between Tucson and Casa Grande is especially prone to duststorms
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorgto showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages Thewebsite also includes a tip sheet which ADOT encourages drivers to print and keephandy in their vehicle
To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies -including electronic highway message boards social and traditional mediacommunication with ADOT staff and law enforcement officers in the field televisionand radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies - to keepinformation flowing to motorists
The most important thing to remember when driving in a dust storm or during heavyrains is to go slowly and be smart
Suitt says drivers who pass through flood barricades and get stuck could face up to a
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Poet and you know it ADOT seekshaboob haikus
Posted Thursday June 13 2013 804 am
Weslie Swift ABC 15 | 0 comments
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
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A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that followsthe traditional rules of three lines of five seven andfive syllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (includeHaboobHaiku) Facebook and the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videosabout dust storm safety on the campaign website
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This monsoon season drivers arereminded to lsquoPull Aside Stay Aliversquo
Posted Wednesday June 12 2013 100 am
Staff Reports | 0 comments
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15 ADOTalong with the Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television andradio public-education announcements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when theyencounter dust storms
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ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season driversand their passengers must do their part by planningahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better toalter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and adust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do notdrive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have totake and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku Anyone can channeltheir inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers of driving in duststorms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
-Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
-If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) and
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begin slowing down
-Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
-Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
-Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
-Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
-Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
-Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
-Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
-A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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PHOENIX (KGUN9-TV) - To raise awareness of the haboob hazard the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) ran a Haboob Haiku challenge asking for the 5-7-5 syllablepoems via social media
Haboob storms can become a major hazard for drivers and are most common during thesummer monsoon which began June 15
KGUN9 On Your Side put Producer Cailyn to the test this year and little did we know sheturned out to be quite the poet
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Voting for the Haboob Haiku contest ends on Wednesday June 26
ADOT will announce the winner next Friday The winner doesnt get a prize but majorbragging rights
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ADOT invites you to haiku about haboobs File photo
As part of the Arizona Department ofTransportationrsquos efforts to spread the word aboutdust storm safety the agency is once again askingpeople to channel their inner poets and send in theirhaboob haikus
Haboob Haiku Year Two is underway throughADOTrsquos social media sites
ADOT first issued the Haboob Haiku Challenge lastyear as part of its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo duststorm awareness campaign The challenge was sucha smashing success worldwide media featured someof the 600 haiku submissions
The ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo campaign re-launchedTuesday as part of Arizona Monsoon AwarenessWeek The campaign runs through the summer reminding drivers about the dangers of dust storms andmonsoon storms
A haiku is a form of structured Japanese poetry that follows the traditional rules of three lines of five sevenand five syllables respectively The haikus are designed to reinforce ADOTrsquos public safety message urgingdrivers to avoid driving into or through a dust storm at all costs Drivers are instead encouraged to pull offthe roadway and wait out a dust storm rather than trying to drive with reduced or zero visibility
This year everyone is encouraged to send in their haboob haikus to the following ADOT social media sites
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PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
Maricopa residents spotted the massive wall of dust moving intotheir area July 18Photographer Patrick ArvisoCopyright 2011 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved Thismaterial may not be published broadcast rewritten orredistributed
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during dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (include HaboobHaiku) Facebookand the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videos about dust storm safetyon the campaign website
Copyright 2013 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved This material may not be published broadcastrewritten or redistributed
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Monsoon 2013 Tips on staying safe
Posted Saturday June 15 2013 111 pm | Updated 403 amSun Jun 16 2013
By Brenda Carrasco Special to AFN | 0 comments
With the monsoon season officially beginningtomorrow June 15 Arizonans should be aware of thepossible dangers the monsoon can bring both on theroad and at home Thunderstorms flash floods heavyrain
zero-visibility haboobs are all severe weather thatwill be seen during the next couple of months
For the second year in a row the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) has teamed up with theGovernorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the ArizonaDepartment of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service for their campaign ldquoPull Aside StayAliverdquo Together they seek to educate Arizona driverson the dangers of being caught in a dust storm andon staying safe in dangerous driving conditions
Turning off all lights while pulling to the side of theroad is vital in avoiding accidents
ldquoDrivers tend to see the taillights and follow the lightand end up running into the back of the vehiclesrdquo
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bull A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability arealways the top factors in preventing crashes
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said ADOTrsquos Ryan Harding
Dust storms and other monsoon-related weathercan happen unexpectedly and motorists areencouraged to wait out the storms for their ownsafety
Remember that when there is a reported ldquoDustStorm Watchrdquo this means the conditions are ideal fora dust storm to form however when there is a ldquoDustStorm Warningrdquo a dust storm is imminent anddrivers should attempt to get off the road as soon aspossible
Flash floods can also cause great damage both toyou and your vehicle Arizonarsquos section 28-910 of theArizona Revised Statutes known as the ldquoStupidMotorist Lawrdquo states that motorists who decide tocross any barricade during flooding and whobecome stranded can be billed up to $2000 for theemergency services
Even if you believe your vehicle can make it acrosssafely it is better to avoid flooded streets andwashes as the fast moving current can potentiallyoverpower your vehicle
What many Arizonans donrsquot consider is the possibilityof their homes flooding AAA insurance encourageshomeowners to ldquoreview your homeownerrsquos policyEnsure they are protected against storm damageincluding a flood Standard homeownerrsquos policies donot have flood coveragerdquo
Heavy rain can cause major damage if the waterlevels get high enough Personal belongings such
as electronics furniture and your homersquos infrastructure can be damaged and without flood coverage thedamage will not be covered by your insurance
ldquoWhen it comes to flood insurance talk to your agent and check if you are in a specific high risk area sincethese can vary from specific areas and neighborhoodsrdquo said John Candaso from AAA
He said you can check if your Ahwatukee home is in a flood area by visiting floodsmartgov and filling out theflood risk profile
Arizona motorists will be notified of any dangerous weather this season via electronic highway boards newsand television stations and social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook ADOT also encouragesdrivers to spread the word on the importance of pulling over while caught in bad weather The ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo will be back this year on Twitter where users are encouraged to write their own Haiku about stayingsafe this monsoon season Use the hashtag HaboobHaiku for the chance to be retweeted by ArizonaDOTso others can view your poetry
bull Brenda Carrasco is a junior at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona
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bull Insurance policy Motorists generally need acomprehensive policy to be protected againststorm damage Liability coverage only forexample does not cover damage from hailwind or rain
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Monsoon driving tips from ADOT
Posted Friday June 14 2013 800 am
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15
ADOT along with the Governorrsquos Office of HighwaySafety the Arizona Department of Public Safety andthe National Weather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull
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Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaignincluding television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do(and what not to do) when they encounter duststorms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers
and their passengers must do their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm
ldquoItrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the roadand a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku
Anyone can channel their inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers ofdriving in dust storms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
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Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) andbegin slowing down
Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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TUCSON- When the clouds roll in and lightning strikes Tucson roadsturn dangerous
Its hard to tell how fast the water is going to rise says Deputy TracySuitt of the Pima County Sheriffs Department
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Some drivers get lucky crossing the water but chances are if youdont play it safe youll end up stranded Ive seen some washeswhere its just a little trickle and then a few moments later theres a bigflood coming your way Suitt says
Deputy Suitt says if there is water on the road your best bet is to takeanother route Especially at night you cant tell how deep that water is so why notavoid it all together Suitt says
If you cant find another way pull over to the side of the road until the storm subsidesTurn off your lights because you dont want anyone else to come up behind youthinking youre still driving Suitt says
The same advice goes for drivers who find themselves in the middle of a dust stormalong I-10 When you see a wall of dust approaching that is the time to take actionand pull off to the side of the roadway says Dustin Krugel of ADOT
Krugel says the road between Tucson and Casa Grande is especially prone to duststorms
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorgto showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages Thewebsite also includes a tip sheet which ADOT encourages drivers to print and keephandy in their vehicle
To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies -including electronic highway message boards social and traditional mediacommunication with ADOT staff and law enforcement officers in the field televisionand radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies - to keepinformation flowing to motorists
The most important thing to remember when driving in a dust storm or during heavyrains is to go slowly and be smart
Suitt says drivers who pass through flood barricades and get stuck could face up to a
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Poet and you know it ADOT seekshaboob haikus
Posted Thursday June 13 2013 804 am
Weslie Swift ABC 15 | 0 comments
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
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A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that followsthe traditional rules of three lines of five seven andfive syllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (includeHaboobHaiku) Facebook and the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videosabout dust storm safety on the campaign website
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This monsoon season drivers arereminded to lsquoPull Aside Stay Aliversquo
Posted Wednesday June 12 2013 100 am
Staff Reports | 0 comments
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15 ADOTalong with the Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television andradio public-education announcements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when theyencounter dust storms
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encounter dust storms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season driversand their passengers must do their part by planningahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better toalter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and adust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do notdrive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have totake and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku Anyone can channeltheir inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers of driving in duststorms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
-Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
-If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) and
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begin slowing down
-Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
-Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
-Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
-Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
-Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
-Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
-Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
-A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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PHOENIX (KGUN9-TV) - To raise awareness of the haboob hazard the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) ran a Haboob Haiku challenge asking for the 5-7-5 syllablepoems via social media
Haboob storms can become a major hazard for drivers and are most common during thesummer monsoon which began June 15
KGUN9 On Your Side put Producer Cailyn to the test this year and little did we know sheturned out to be quite the poet
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Voting for the Haboob Haiku contest ends on Wednesday June 26
ADOT will announce the winner next Friday The winner doesnt get a prize but majorbragging rights
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By Weslie Sw ift
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
Maricopa residents spotted the massive wall of dust moving intotheir area July 18Photographer Patrick ArvisoCopyright 2011 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved Thismaterial may not be published broadcast rewritten orredistributed
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during dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (include HaboobHaiku) Facebookand the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videos about dust storm safetyon the campaign website
Copyright 2013 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved This material may not be published broadcastrewritten or redistributed
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Monsoon 2013 Tips on staying safe
Posted Saturday June 15 2013 111 pm | Updated 403 amSun Jun 16 2013
By Brenda Carrasco Special to AFN | 0 comments
With the monsoon season officially beginningtomorrow June 15 Arizonans should be aware of thepossible dangers the monsoon can bring both on theroad and at home Thunderstorms flash floods heavyrain
zero-visibility haboobs are all severe weather thatwill be seen during the next couple of months
For the second year in a row the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) has teamed up with theGovernorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the ArizonaDepartment of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service for their campaign ldquoPull Aside StayAliverdquo Together they seek to educate Arizona driverson the dangers of being caught in a dust storm andon staying safe in dangerous driving conditions
Turning off all lights while pulling to the side of theroad is vital in avoiding accidents
ldquoDrivers tend to see the taillights and follow the lightand end up running into the back of the vehiclesrdquo
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bull A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability arealways the top factors in preventing crashes
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said ADOTrsquos Ryan Harding
Dust storms and other monsoon-related weathercan happen unexpectedly and motorists areencouraged to wait out the storms for their ownsafety
Remember that when there is a reported ldquoDustStorm Watchrdquo this means the conditions are ideal fora dust storm to form however when there is a ldquoDustStorm Warningrdquo a dust storm is imminent anddrivers should attempt to get off the road as soon aspossible
Flash floods can also cause great damage both toyou and your vehicle Arizonarsquos section 28-910 of theArizona Revised Statutes known as the ldquoStupidMotorist Lawrdquo states that motorists who decide tocross any barricade during flooding and whobecome stranded can be billed up to $2000 for theemergency services
Even if you believe your vehicle can make it acrosssafely it is better to avoid flooded streets andwashes as the fast moving current can potentiallyoverpower your vehicle
What many Arizonans donrsquot consider is the possibilityof their homes flooding AAA insurance encourageshomeowners to ldquoreview your homeownerrsquos policyEnsure they are protected against storm damageincluding a flood Standard homeownerrsquos policies donot have flood coveragerdquo
Heavy rain can cause major damage if the waterlevels get high enough Personal belongings such
as electronics furniture and your homersquos infrastructure can be damaged and without flood coverage thedamage will not be covered by your insurance
ldquoWhen it comes to flood insurance talk to your agent and check if you are in a specific high risk area sincethese can vary from specific areas and neighborhoodsrdquo said John Candaso from AAA
He said you can check if your Ahwatukee home is in a flood area by visiting floodsmartgov and filling out theflood risk profile
Arizona motorists will be notified of any dangerous weather this season via electronic highway boards newsand television stations and social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook ADOT also encouragesdrivers to spread the word on the importance of pulling over while caught in bad weather The ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo will be back this year on Twitter where users are encouraged to write their own Haiku about stayingsafe this monsoon season Use the hashtag HaboobHaiku for the chance to be retweeted by ArizonaDOTso others can view your poetry
bull Brenda Carrasco is a junior at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona
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bull Insurance policy Motorists generally need acomprehensive policy to be protected againststorm damage Liability coverage only forexample does not cover damage from hailwind or rain
bull Secure outdoor furniture fixtures and garbagecans Even in weak storms these easily canblow over causing damage to the objecthomes or people
bull Allow extra time to get to a destination Trafficis heavier in bad weather
bull Prepare for electrical surges and outagesProtect sensitive electronics such ascomputers gaming systems or televisions byusing surge protectors Also keep flashlightsand batteries handy
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Monsoon driving tips from ADOT
Posted Friday June 14 2013 800 am
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15
ADOT along with the Governorrsquos Office of HighwaySafety the Arizona Department of Public Safety andthe National Weather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull
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Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaignincluding television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do(and what not to do) when they encounter duststorms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers
and their passengers must do their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm
ldquoItrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the roadand a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku
Anyone can channel their inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers ofdriving in dust storms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
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Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) andbegin slowing down
Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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Some drivers get lucky crossing the water but chances are if youdont play it safe youll end up stranded Ive seen some washeswhere its just a little trickle and then a few moments later theres a bigflood coming your way Suitt says
Deputy Suitt says if there is water on the road your best bet is to takeanother route Especially at night you cant tell how deep that water is so why notavoid it all together Suitt says
If you cant find another way pull over to the side of the road until the storm subsidesTurn off your lights because you dont want anyone else to come up behind youthinking youre still driving Suitt says
The same advice goes for drivers who find themselves in the middle of a dust stormalong I-10 When you see a wall of dust approaching that is the time to take actionand pull off to the side of the roadway says Dustin Krugel of ADOT
Krugel says the road between Tucson and Casa Grande is especially prone to duststorms
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorgto showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages Thewebsite also includes a tip sheet which ADOT encourages drivers to print and keephandy in their vehicle
To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies -including electronic highway message boards social and traditional mediacommunication with ADOT staff and law enforcement officers in the field televisionand radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies - to keepinformation flowing to motorists
The most important thing to remember when driving in a dust storm or during heavyrains is to go slowly and be smart
Suitt says drivers who pass through flood barricades and get stuck could face up to a
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Poet and you know it ADOT seekshaboob haikus
Posted Thursday June 13 2013 804 am
Weslie Swift ABC 15 | 0 comments
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
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A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that followsthe traditional rules of three lines of five seven andfive syllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (includeHaboobHaiku) Facebook and the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videosabout dust storm safety on the campaign website
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This monsoon season drivers arereminded to lsquoPull Aside Stay Aliversquo
Posted Wednesday June 12 2013 100 am
Staff Reports | 0 comments
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15 ADOTalong with the Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television andradio public-education announcements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when theyencounter dust storms
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ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season driversand their passengers must do their part by planningahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better toalter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and adust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do notdrive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have totake and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku Anyone can channeltheir inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers of driving in duststorms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
-Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
-If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) and
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begin slowing down
-Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
-Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
-Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
-Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
-Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
-Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
-Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
-A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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PHOENIX (KGUN9-TV) - To raise awareness of the haboob hazard the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) ran a Haboob Haiku challenge asking for the 5-7-5 syllablepoems via social media
Haboob storms can become a major hazard for drivers and are most common during thesummer monsoon which began June 15
KGUN9 On Your Side put Producer Cailyn to the test this year and little did we know sheturned out to be quite the poet
Producer Cailyn had her haiku selected as of the of the 10 finalists
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Voting for the Haboob Haiku contest ends on Wednesday June 26
ADOT will announce the winner next Friday The winner doesnt get a prize but majorbragging rights
To vote for your favorite click here
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Posted 06122013
By Weslie Sw ift
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
Maricopa residents spotted the massive wall of dust moving intotheir area July 18Photographer Patrick ArvisoCopyright 2011 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved Thismaterial may not be published broadcast rewritten orredistributed
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during dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (include HaboobHaiku) Facebookand the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videos about dust storm safetyon the campaign website
Copyright 2013 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved This material may not be published broadcastrewritten or redistributed
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Monsoon 2013 Tips on staying safe
Posted Saturday June 15 2013 111 pm | Updated 403 amSun Jun 16 2013
By Brenda Carrasco Special to AFN | 0 comments
With the monsoon season officially beginningtomorrow June 15 Arizonans should be aware of thepossible dangers the monsoon can bring both on theroad and at home Thunderstorms flash floods heavyrain
zero-visibility haboobs are all severe weather thatwill be seen during the next couple of months
For the second year in a row the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) has teamed up with theGovernorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the ArizonaDepartment of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service for their campaign ldquoPull Aside StayAliverdquo Together they seek to educate Arizona driverson the dangers of being caught in a dust storm andon staying safe in dangerous driving conditions
Turning off all lights while pulling to the side of theroad is vital in avoiding accidents
ldquoDrivers tend to see the taillights and follow the lightand end up running into the back of the vehiclesrdquo
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bull A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability arealways the top factors in preventing crashes
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said ADOTrsquos Ryan Harding
Dust storms and other monsoon-related weathercan happen unexpectedly and motorists areencouraged to wait out the storms for their ownsafety
Remember that when there is a reported ldquoDustStorm Watchrdquo this means the conditions are ideal fora dust storm to form however when there is a ldquoDustStorm Warningrdquo a dust storm is imminent anddrivers should attempt to get off the road as soon aspossible
Flash floods can also cause great damage both toyou and your vehicle Arizonarsquos section 28-910 of theArizona Revised Statutes known as the ldquoStupidMotorist Lawrdquo states that motorists who decide tocross any barricade during flooding and whobecome stranded can be billed up to $2000 for theemergency services
Even if you believe your vehicle can make it acrosssafely it is better to avoid flooded streets andwashes as the fast moving current can potentiallyoverpower your vehicle
What many Arizonans donrsquot consider is the possibilityof their homes flooding AAA insurance encourageshomeowners to ldquoreview your homeownerrsquos policyEnsure they are protected against storm damageincluding a flood Standard homeownerrsquos policies donot have flood coveragerdquo
Heavy rain can cause major damage if the waterlevels get high enough Personal belongings such
as electronics furniture and your homersquos infrastructure can be damaged and without flood coverage thedamage will not be covered by your insurance
ldquoWhen it comes to flood insurance talk to your agent and check if you are in a specific high risk area sincethese can vary from specific areas and neighborhoodsrdquo said John Candaso from AAA
He said you can check if your Ahwatukee home is in a flood area by visiting floodsmartgov and filling out theflood risk profile
Arizona motorists will be notified of any dangerous weather this season via electronic highway boards newsand television stations and social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook ADOT also encouragesdrivers to spread the word on the importance of pulling over while caught in bad weather The ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo will be back this year on Twitter where users are encouraged to write their own Haiku about stayingsafe this monsoon season Use the hashtag HaboobHaiku for the chance to be retweeted by ArizonaDOTso others can view your poetry
bull Brenda Carrasco is a junior at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona
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bull Insurance policy Motorists generally need acomprehensive policy to be protected againststorm damage Liability coverage only forexample does not cover damage from hailwind or rain
bull Secure outdoor furniture fixtures and garbagecans Even in weak storms these easily canblow over causing damage to the objecthomes or people
bull Allow extra time to get to a destination Trafficis heavier in bad weather
bull Prepare for electrical surges and outagesProtect sensitive electronics such ascomputers gaming systems or televisions byusing surge protectors Also keep flashlightsand batteries handy
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Monsoon driving tips from ADOT
Posted Friday June 14 2013 800 am
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15
ADOT along with the Governorrsquos Office of HighwaySafety the Arizona Department of Public Safety andthe National Weather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull
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Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaignincluding television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do(and what not to do) when they encounter duststorms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers
and their passengers must do their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm
ldquoItrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the roadand a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku
Anyone can channel their inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers ofdriving in dust storms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
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Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) andbegin slowing down
Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
More about Adot
ARTICLE Major street maintenance begins
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Monsoon Safety how to avoid becoming astupid motoristPosted Jun 11 2013 703 AM by Samantha Ptashkin Updated Jun 11 2013 713 AM
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TUCSON- When the clouds roll in and lightning strikes Tucson roadsturn dangerous
Its hard to tell how fast the water is going to rise says Deputy TracySuitt of the Pima County Sheriffs Department
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Some drivers get lucky crossing the water but chances are if youdont play it safe youll end up stranded Ive seen some washeswhere its just a little trickle and then a few moments later theres a bigflood coming your way Suitt says
Deputy Suitt says if there is water on the road your best bet is to takeanother route Especially at night you cant tell how deep that water is so why notavoid it all together Suitt says
If you cant find another way pull over to the side of the road until the storm subsidesTurn off your lights because you dont want anyone else to come up behind youthinking youre still driving Suitt says
The same advice goes for drivers who find themselves in the middle of a dust stormalong I-10 When you see a wall of dust approaching that is the time to take actionand pull off to the side of the roadway says Dustin Krugel of ADOT
Krugel says the road between Tucson and Casa Grande is especially prone to duststorms
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorgto showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages Thewebsite also includes a tip sheet which ADOT encourages drivers to print and keephandy in their vehicle
To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies -including electronic highway message boards social and traditional mediacommunication with ADOT staff and law enforcement officers in the field televisionand radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies - to keepinformation flowing to motorists
The most important thing to remember when driving in a dust storm or during heavyrains is to go slowly and be smart
Suitt says drivers who pass through flood barricades and get stuck could face up to a
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Poet and you know it ADOT seekshaboob haikus
Posted Thursday June 13 2013 804 am
Weslie Swift ABC 15 | 0 comments
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
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A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that followsthe traditional rules of three lines of five seven andfive syllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (includeHaboobHaiku) Facebook and the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videosabout dust storm safety on the campaign website
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This monsoon season drivers arereminded to lsquoPull Aside Stay Aliversquo
Posted Wednesday June 12 2013 100 am
Staff Reports | 0 comments
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15 ADOTalong with the Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television andradio public-education announcements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when theyencounter dust storms
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ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season driversand their passengers must do their part by planningahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better toalter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and adust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do notdrive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have totake and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku Anyone can channeltheir inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers of driving in duststorms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
-Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
-If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) and
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begin slowing down
-Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
-Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
-Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
-Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
-Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
-Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
-Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
-A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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PHOENIX (KGUN9-TV) - To raise awareness of the haboob hazard the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) ran a Haboob Haiku challenge asking for the 5-7-5 syllablepoems via social media
Haboob storms can become a major hazard for drivers and are most common during thesummer monsoon which began June 15
KGUN9 On Your Side put Producer Cailyn to the test this year and little did we know sheturned out to be quite the poet
Producer Cailyn had her haiku selected as of the of the 10 finalists
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Voting for the Haboob Haiku contest ends on Wednesday June 26
ADOT will announce the winner next Friday The winner doesnt get a prize but majorbragging rights
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Posted 06122013
By Weslie Sw ift
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that follows thetraditional rules of three lines of five seven and fivesyllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
Maricopa residents spotted the massive wall of dust moving intotheir area July 18Photographer Patrick ArvisoCopyright 2011 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved Thismaterial may not be published broadcast rewritten orredistributed
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during dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (include HaboobHaiku) Facebookand the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videos about dust storm safetyon the campaign website
Copyright 2013 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved This material may not be published broadcastrewritten or redistributed
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Monsoon 2013 Tips on staying safe
Posted Saturday June 15 2013 111 pm | Updated 403 amSun Jun 16 2013
By Brenda Carrasco Special to AFN | 0 comments
With the monsoon season officially beginningtomorrow June 15 Arizonans should be aware of thepossible dangers the monsoon can bring both on theroad and at home Thunderstorms flash floods heavyrain
zero-visibility haboobs are all severe weather thatwill be seen during the next couple of months
For the second year in a row the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) has teamed up with theGovernorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the ArizonaDepartment of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service for their campaign ldquoPull Aside StayAliverdquo Together they seek to educate Arizona driverson the dangers of being caught in a dust storm andon staying safe in dangerous driving conditions
Turning off all lights while pulling to the side of theroad is vital in avoiding accidents
ldquoDrivers tend to see the taillights and follow the lightand end up running into the back of the vehiclesrdquo
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bull A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability arealways the top factors in preventing crashes
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said ADOTrsquos Ryan Harding
Dust storms and other monsoon-related weathercan happen unexpectedly and motorists areencouraged to wait out the storms for their ownsafety
Remember that when there is a reported ldquoDustStorm Watchrdquo this means the conditions are ideal fora dust storm to form however when there is a ldquoDustStorm Warningrdquo a dust storm is imminent anddrivers should attempt to get off the road as soon aspossible
Flash floods can also cause great damage both toyou and your vehicle Arizonarsquos section 28-910 of theArizona Revised Statutes known as the ldquoStupidMotorist Lawrdquo states that motorists who decide tocross any barricade during flooding and whobecome stranded can be billed up to $2000 for theemergency services
Even if you believe your vehicle can make it acrosssafely it is better to avoid flooded streets andwashes as the fast moving current can potentiallyoverpower your vehicle
What many Arizonans donrsquot consider is the possibilityof their homes flooding AAA insurance encourageshomeowners to ldquoreview your homeownerrsquos policyEnsure they are protected against storm damageincluding a flood Standard homeownerrsquos policies donot have flood coveragerdquo
Heavy rain can cause major damage if the waterlevels get high enough Personal belongings such
as electronics furniture and your homersquos infrastructure can be damaged and without flood coverage thedamage will not be covered by your insurance
ldquoWhen it comes to flood insurance talk to your agent and check if you are in a specific high risk area sincethese can vary from specific areas and neighborhoodsrdquo said John Candaso from AAA
He said you can check if your Ahwatukee home is in a flood area by visiting floodsmartgov and filling out theflood risk profile
Arizona motorists will be notified of any dangerous weather this season via electronic highway boards newsand television stations and social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook ADOT also encouragesdrivers to spread the word on the importance of pulling over while caught in bad weather The ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo will be back this year on Twitter where users are encouraged to write their own Haiku about stayingsafe this monsoon season Use the hashtag HaboobHaiku for the chance to be retweeted by ArizonaDOTso others can view your poetry
bull Brenda Carrasco is a junior at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona
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bull Insurance policy Motorists generally need acomprehensive policy to be protected againststorm damage Liability coverage only forexample does not cover damage from hailwind or rain
bull Secure outdoor furniture fixtures and garbagecans Even in weak storms these easily canblow over causing damage to the objecthomes or people
bull Allow extra time to get to a destination Trafficis heavier in bad weather
bull Prepare for electrical surges and outagesProtect sensitive electronics such ascomputers gaming systems or televisions byusing surge protectors Also keep flashlightsand batteries handy
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Monsoon driving tips from ADOT
Posted Friday June 14 2013 800 am
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15
ADOT along with the Governorrsquos Office of HighwaySafety the Arizona Department of Public Safety andthe National Weather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull
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Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaignincluding television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do(and what not to do) when they encounter duststorms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers
and their passengers must do their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm
ldquoItrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the roadand a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku
Anyone can channel their inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers ofdriving in dust storms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
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Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) andbegin slowing down
Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
More about Adot
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TUCSON- When the clouds roll in and lightning strikes Tucson roadsturn dangerous
Its hard to tell how fast the water is going to rise says Deputy TracySuitt of the Pima County Sheriffs Department
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Some drivers get lucky crossing the water but chances are if youdont play it safe youll end up stranded Ive seen some washeswhere its just a little trickle and then a few moments later theres a bigflood coming your way Suitt says
Deputy Suitt says if there is water on the road your best bet is to takeanother route Especially at night you cant tell how deep that water is so why notavoid it all together Suitt says
If you cant find another way pull over to the side of the road until the storm subsidesTurn off your lights because you dont want anyone else to come up behind youthinking youre still driving Suitt says
The same advice goes for drivers who find themselves in the middle of a dust stormalong I-10 When you see a wall of dust approaching that is the time to take actionand pull off to the side of the roadway says Dustin Krugel of ADOT
Krugel says the road between Tucson and Casa Grande is especially prone to duststorms
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorgto showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages Thewebsite also includes a tip sheet which ADOT encourages drivers to print and keephandy in their vehicle
To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies -including electronic highway message boards social and traditional mediacommunication with ADOT staff and law enforcement officers in the field televisionand radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies - to keepinformation flowing to motorists
The most important thing to remember when driving in a dust storm or during heavyrains is to go slowly and be smart
Suitt says drivers who pass through flood barricades and get stuck could face up to a
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Posted Thursday June 13 2013 804 am
Weslie Swift ABC 15 | 0 comments
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
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A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that followsthe traditional rules of three lines of five seven andfive syllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (includeHaboobHaiku) Facebook and the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videosabout dust storm safety on the campaign website
Posted in Topstory on Thursday June 13 2013 804 am
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This monsoon season drivers arereminded to lsquoPull Aside Stay Aliversquo
Posted Wednesday June 12 2013 100 am
Staff Reports | 0 comments
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15 ADOTalong with the Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television andradio public-education announcements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when theyencounter dust storms
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encounter dust storms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season driversand their passengers must do their part by planningahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better toalter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and adust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do notdrive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have totake and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku Anyone can channeltheir inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers of driving in duststorms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
-Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
-If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) and
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begin slowing down
-Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
-Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
-Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
-Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
-Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
-Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
-Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
-A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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PHOENIX (KGUN9-TV) - To raise awareness of the haboob hazard the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) ran a Haboob Haiku challenge asking for the 5-7-5 syllablepoems via social media
Haboob storms can become a major hazard for drivers and are most common during thesummer monsoon which began June 15
KGUN9 On Your Side put Producer Cailyn to the test this year and little did we know sheturned out to be quite the poet
Producer Cailyn had her haiku selected as of the of the 10 finalists
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Voting for the Haboob Haiku contest ends on Wednesday June 26
ADOT will announce the winner next Friday The winner doesnt get a prize but majorbragging rights
To vote for your favorite click here
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during dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (include HaboobHaiku) Facebookand the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videos about dust storm safetyon the campaign website
Copyright 2013 Scripps Media Inc All rights reserved This material may not be published broadcastrewritten or redistributed
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Monsoon 2013 Tips on staying safe
Posted Saturday June 15 2013 111 pm | Updated 403 amSun Jun 16 2013
By Brenda Carrasco Special to AFN | 0 comments
With the monsoon season officially beginningtomorrow June 15 Arizonans should be aware of thepossible dangers the monsoon can bring both on theroad and at home Thunderstorms flash floods heavyrain
zero-visibility haboobs are all severe weather thatwill be seen during the next couple of months
For the second year in a row the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) has teamed up with theGovernorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the ArizonaDepartment of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service for their campaign ldquoPull Aside StayAliverdquo Together they seek to educate Arizona driverson the dangers of being caught in a dust storm andon staying safe in dangerous driving conditions
Turning off all lights while pulling to the side of theroad is vital in avoiding accidents
ldquoDrivers tend to see the taillights and follow the lightand end up running into the back of the vehiclesrdquo
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bull A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability arealways the top factors in preventing crashes
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said ADOTrsquos Ryan Harding
Dust storms and other monsoon-related weathercan happen unexpectedly and motorists areencouraged to wait out the storms for their ownsafety
Remember that when there is a reported ldquoDustStorm Watchrdquo this means the conditions are ideal fora dust storm to form however when there is a ldquoDustStorm Warningrdquo a dust storm is imminent anddrivers should attempt to get off the road as soon aspossible
Flash floods can also cause great damage both toyou and your vehicle Arizonarsquos section 28-910 of theArizona Revised Statutes known as the ldquoStupidMotorist Lawrdquo states that motorists who decide tocross any barricade during flooding and whobecome stranded can be billed up to $2000 for theemergency services
Even if you believe your vehicle can make it acrosssafely it is better to avoid flooded streets andwashes as the fast moving current can potentiallyoverpower your vehicle
What many Arizonans donrsquot consider is the possibilityof their homes flooding AAA insurance encourageshomeowners to ldquoreview your homeownerrsquos policyEnsure they are protected against storm damageincluding a flood Standard homeownerrsquos policies donot have flood coveragerdquo
Heavy rain can cause major damage if the waterlevels get high enough Personal belongings such
as electronics furniture and your homersquos infrastructure can be damaged and without flood coverage thedamage will not be covered by your insurance
ldquoWhen it comes to flood insurance talk to your agent and check if you are in a specific high risk area sincethese can vary from specific areas and neighborhoodsrdquo said John Candaso from AAA
He said you can check if your Ahwatukee home is in a flood area by visiting floodsmartgov and filling out theflood risk profile
Arizona motorists will be notified of any dangerous weather this season via electronic highway boards newsand television stations and social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook ADOT also encouragesdrivers to spread the word on the importance of pulling over while caught in bad weather The ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo will be back this year on Twitter where users are encouraged to write their own Haiku about stayingsafe this monsoon season Use the hashtag HaboobHaiku for the chance to be retweeted by ArizonaDOTso others can view your poetry
bull Brenda Carrasco is a junior at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona
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bull Donrsquot tailgate Stopping distances are greateron wet slippery roads
bull Insurance policy Motorists generally need acomprehensive policy to be protected againststorm damage Liability coverage only forexample does not cover damage from hailwind or rain
bull Secure outdoor furniture fixtures and garbagecans Even in weak storms these easily canblow over causing damage to the objecthomes or people
bull Allow extra time to get to a destination Trafficis heavier in bad weather
bull Prepare for electrical surges and outagesProtect sensitive electronics such ascomputers gaming systems or televisions byusing surge protectors Also keep flashlightsand batteries handy
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Monsoon driving tips from ADOT
Posted Friday June 14 2013 800 am
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15
ADOT along with the Governorrsquos Office of HighwaySafety the Arizona Department of Public Safety andthe National Weather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull
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Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaignincluding television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do(and what not to do) when they encounter duststorms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers
and their passengers must do their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm
ldquoItrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the roadand a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku
Anyone can channel their inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers ofdriving in dust storms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
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Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) andbegin slowing down
Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
More about Adot
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Some drivers get lucky crossing the water but chances are if youdont play it safe youll end up stranded Ive seen some washeswhere its just a little trickle and then a few moments later theres a bigflood coming your way Suitt says
Deputy Suitt says if there is water on the road your best bet is to takeanother route Especially at night you cant tell how deep that water is so why notavoid it all together Suitt says
If you cant find another way pull over to the side of the road until the storm subsidesTurn off your lights because you dont want anyone else to come up behind youthinking youre still driving Suitt says
The same advice goes for drivers who find themselves in the middle of a dust stormalong I-10 When you see a wall of dust approaching that is the time to take actionand pull off to the side of the roadway says Dustin Krugel of ADOT
Krugel says the road between Tucson and Casa Grande is especially prone to duststorms
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorgto showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages Thewebsite also includes a tip sheet which ADOT encourages drivers to print and keephandy in their vehicle
To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies -including electronic highway message boards social and traditional mediacommunication with ADOT staff and law enforcement officers in the field televisionand radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies - to keepinformation flowing to motorists
The most important thing to remember when driving in a dust storm or during heavyrains is to go slowly and be smart
Suitt says drivers who pass through flood barricades and get stuck could face up to a
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Poet and you know it ADOT seekshaboob haikus
Posted Thursday June 13 2013 804 am
Weslie Swift ABC 15 | 0 comments
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
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MonsoonA storm originating near 163rd Avenue and DoveValley Road north of Surprise made its way
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A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that followsthe traditional rules of three lines of five seven andfive syllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (includeHaboobHaiku) Facebook and the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videosabout dust storm safety on the campaign website
Posted in Topstory on Thursday June 13 2013 804 am
southwest across Grand Avenue and behind theWhite Tank Mountains giving residents aspectacular show following the Fourth of Julyweekend in 2011
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This monsoon season drivers arereminded to lsquoPull Aside Stay Aliversquo
Posted Wednesday June 12 2013 100 am
Staff Reports | 0 comments
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15 ADOTalong with the Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television andradio public-education announcements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when theyencounter dust storms
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encounter dust storms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season driversand their passengers must do their part by planningahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better toalter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and adust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do notdrive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have totake and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku Anyone can channeltheir inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers of driving in duststorms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
-Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
-If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) and
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begin slowing down
-Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
-Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
-Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
-Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
-Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
-Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
-Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
-A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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PHOENIX (KGUN9-TV) - To raise awareness of the haboob hazard the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) ran a Haboob Haiku challenge asking for the 5-7-5 syllablepoems via social media
Haboob storms can become a major hazard for drivers and are most common during thesummer monsoon which began June 15
KGUN9 On Your Side put Producer Cailyn to the test this year and little did we know sheturned out to be quite the poet
Producer Cailyn had her haiku selected as of the of the 10 finalists
Oh snap crackle pop
Dust has you blind pull over
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Voting for the Haboob Haiku contest ends on Wednesday June 26
ADOT will announce the winner next Friday The winner doesnt get a prize but majorbragging rights
To vote for your favorite click here
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Monsoon 2013 Tips on staying safe
Posted Saturday June 15 2013 111 pm | Updated 403 amSun Jun 16 2013
By Brenda Carrasco Special to AFN | 0 comments
With the monsoon season officially beginningtomorrow June 15 Arizonans should be aware of thepossible dangers the monsoon can bring both on theroad and at home Thunderstorms flash floods heavyrain
zero-visibility haboobs are all severe weather thatwill be seen during the next couple of months
For the second year in a row the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) has teamed up with theGovernorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the ArizonaDepartment of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service for their campaign ldquoPull Aside StayAliverdquo Together they seek to educate Arizona driverson the dangers of being caught in a dust storm andon staying safe in dangerous driving conditions
Turning off all lights while pulling to the side of theroad is vital in avoiding accidents
ldquoDrivers tend to see the taillights and follow the lightand end up running into the back of the vehiclesrdquo
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bull A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability arealways the top factors in preventing crashes
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said ADOTrsquos Ryan Harding
Dust storms and other monsoon-related weathercan happen unexpectedly and motorists areencouraged to wait out the storms for their ownsafety
Remember that when there is a reported ldquoDustStorm Watchrdquo this means the conditions are ideal fora dust storm to form however when there is a ldquoDustStorm Warningrdquo a dust storm is imminent anddrivers should attempt to get off the road as soon aspossible
Flash floods can also cause great damage both toyou and your vehicle Arizonarsquos section 28-910 of theArizona Revised Statutes known as the ldquoStupidMotorist Lawrdquo states that motorists who decide tocross any barricade during flooding and whobecome stranded can be billed up to $2000 for theemergency services
Even if you believe your vehicle can make it acrosssafely it is better to avoid flooded streets andwashes as the fast moving current can potentiallyoverpower your vehicle
What many Arizonans donrsquot consider is the possibilityof their homes flooding AAA insurance encourageshomeowners to ldquoreview your homeownerrsquos policyEnsure they are protected against storm damageincluding a flood Standard homeownerrsquos policies donot have flood coveragerdquo
Heavy rain can cause major damage if the waterlevels get high enough Personal belongings such
as electronics furniture and your homersquos infrastructure can be damaged and without flood coverage thedamage will not be covered by your insurance
ldquoWhen it comes to flood insurance talk to your agent and check if you are in a specific high risk area sincethese can vary from specific areas and neighborhoodsrdquo said John Candaso from AAA
He said you can check if your Ahwatukee home is in a flood area by visiting floodsmartgov and filling out theflood risk profile
Arizona motorists will be notified of any dangerous weather this season via electronic highway boards newsand television stations and social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook ADOT also encouragesdrivers to spread the word on the importance of pulling over while caught in bad weather The ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo will be back this year on Twitter where users are encouraged to write their own Haiku about stayingsafe this monsoon season Use the hashtag HaboobHaiku for the chance to be retweeted by ArizonaDOTso others can view your poetry
bull Brenda Carrasco is a junior at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona
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bull Donrsquot tailgate Stopping distances are greateron wet slippery roads
bull Insurance policy Motorists generally need acomprehensive policy to be protected againststorm damage Liability coverage only forexample does not cover damage from hailwind or rain
bull Secure outdoor furniture fixtures and garbagecans Even in weak storms these easily canblow over causing damage to the objecthomes or people
bull Allow extra time to get to a destination Trafficis heavier in bad weather
bull Prepare for electrical surges and outagesProtect sensitive electronics such ascomputers gaming systems or televisions byusing surge protectors Also keep flashlightsand batteries handy
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Monsoon driving tips from ADOT
Posted Friday June 14 2013 800 am
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15
ADOT along with the Governorrsquos Office of HighwaySafety the Arizona Department of Public Safety andthe National Weather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull
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Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaignincluding television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do(and what not to do) when they encounter duststorms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers
and their passengers must do their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm
ldquoItrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the roadand a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku
Anyone can channel their inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers ofdriving in dust storms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
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Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) andbegin slowing down
Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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Some drivers get lucky crossing the water but chances are if youdont play it safe youll end up stranded Ive seen some washeswhere its just a little trickle and then a few moments later theres a bigflood coming your way Suitt says
Deputy Suitt says if there is water on the road your best bet is to takeanother route Especially at night you cant tell how deep that water is so why notavoid it all together Suitt says
If you cant find another way pull over to the side of the road until the storm subsidesTurn off your lights because you dont want anyone else to come up behind youthinking youre still driving Suitt says
The same advice goes for drivers who find themselves in the middle of a dust stormalong I-10 When you see a wall of dust approaching that is the time to take actionand pull off to the side of the roadway says Dustin Krugel of ADOT
Krugel says the road between Tucson and Casa Grande is especially prone to duststorms
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorgto showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages Thewebsite also includes a tip sheet which ADOT encourages drivers to print and keephandy in their vehicle
To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies -including electronic highway message boards social and traditional mediacommunication with ADOT staff and law enforcement officers in the field televisionand radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies - to keepinformation flowing to motorists
The most important thing to remember when driving in a dust storm or during heavyrains is to go slowly and be smart
Suitt says drivers who pass through flood barricades and get stuck could face up to a
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Poet and you know it ADOT seekshaboob haikus
Posted Thursday June 13 2013 804 am
Weslie Swift ABC 15 | 0 comments
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
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A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that followsthe traditional rules of three lines of five seven andfive syllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (includeHaboobHaiku) Facebook and the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videosabout dust storm safety on the campaign website
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This monsoon season drivers arereminded to lsquoPull Aside Stay Aliversquo
Posted Wednesday June 12 2013 100 am
Staff Reports | 0 comments
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15 ADOTalong with the Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television andradio public-education announcements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when theyencounter dust storms
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encounter dust storms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season driversand their passengers must do their part by planningahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better toalter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and adust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do notdrive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have totake and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku Anyone can channeltheir inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers of driving in duststorms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
-Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
-If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) and
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begin slowing down
-Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
-Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
-Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
-Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
-Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
-Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
-Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
-A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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Vote for your favorite Haboob HaikuBy Ina RonquilloCREATED JUN 25 2013
85706
TUCSON AZ
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PHOENIX (KGUN9-TV) - To raise awareness of the haboob hazard the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) ran a Haboob Haiku challenge asking for the 5-7-5 syllablepoems via social media
Haboob storms can become a major hazard for drivers and are most common during thesummer monsoon which began June 15
KGUN9 On Your Side put Producer Cailyn to the test this year and little did we know sheturned out to be quite the poet
Producer Cailyn had her haiku selected as of the of the 10 finalists
Oh snap crackle pop
Dust has you blind pull over
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These Cat Breeds are Awesomeand Expensive(Kittentoob)
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Voting for the Haboob Haiku contest ends on Wednesday June 26
ADOT will announce the winner next Friday The winner doesnt get a prize but majorbragging rights
To vote for your favorite click here
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said ADOTrsquos Ryan Harding
Dust storms and other monsoon-related weathercan happen unexpectedly and motorists areencouraged to wait out the storms for their ownsafety
Remember that when there is a reported ldquoDustStorm Watchrdquo this means the conditions are ideal fora dust storm to form however when there is a ldquoDustStorm Warningrdquo a dust storm is imminent anddrivers should attempt to get off the road as soon aspossible
Flash floods can also cause great damage both toyou and your vehicle Arizonarsquos section 28-910 of theArizona Revised Statutes known as the ldquoStupidMotorist Lawrdquo states that motorists who decide tocross any barricade during flooding and whobecome stranded can be billed up to $2000 for theemergency services
Even if you believe your vehicle can make it acrosssafely it is better to avoid flooded streets andwashes as the fast moving current can potentiallyoverpower your vehicle
What many Arizonans donrsquot consider is the possibilityof their homes flooding AAA insurance encourageshomeowners to ldquoreview your homeownerrsquos policyEnsure they are protected against storm damageincluding a flood Standard homeownerrsquos policies donot have flood coveragerdquo
Heavy rain can cause major damage if the waterlevels get high enough Personal belongings such
as electronics furniture and your homersquos infrastructure can be damaged and without flood coverage thedamage will not be covered by your insurance
ldquoWhen it comes to flood insurance talk to your agent and check if you are in a specific high risk area sincethese can vary from specific areas and neighborhoodsrdquo said John Candaso from AAA
He said you can check if your Ahwatukee home is in a flood area by visiting floodsmartgov and filling out theflood risk profile
Arizona motorists will be notified of any dangerous weather this season via electronic highway boards newsand television stations and social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook ADOT also encouragesdrivers to spread the word on the importance of pulling over while caught in bad weather The ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo will be back this year on Twitter where users are encouraged to write their own Haiku about stayingsafe this monsoon season Use the hashtag HaboobHaiku for the chance to be retweeted by ArizonaDOTso others can view your poetry
bull Brenda Carrasco is a junior at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona
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bull Donrsquot tailgate Stopping distances are greateron wet slippery roads
bull Insurance policy Motorists generally need acomprehensive policy to be protected againststorm damage Liability coverage only forexample does not cover damage from hailwind or rain
bull Secure outdoor furniture fixtures and garbagecans Even in weak storms these easily canblow over causing damage to the objecthomes or people
bull Allow extra time to get to a destination Trafficis heavier in bad weather
bull Prepare for electrical surges and outagesProtect sensitive electronics such ascomputers gaming systems or televisions byusing surge protectors Also keep flashlightsand batteries handy
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Monsoon driving tips from ADOT
Posted Friday June 14 2013 800 am
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15
ADOT along with the Governorrsquos Office of HighwaySafety the Arizona Department of Public Safety andthe National Weather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull
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Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaignincluding television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do(and what not to do) when they encounter duststorms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers
and their passengers must do their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm
ldquoItrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the roadand a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku
Anyone can channel their inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers ofdriving in dust storms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
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Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) andbegin slowing down
Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
More about Adot
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TUCSON- When the clouds roll in and lightning strikes Tucson roadsturn dangerous
Its hard to tell how fast the water is going to rise says Deputy TracySuitt of the Pima County Sheriffs Department
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Some drivers get lucky crossing the water but chances are if youdont play it safe youll end up stranded Ive seen some washeswhere its just a little trickle and then a few moments later theres a bigflood coming your way Suitt says
Deputy Suitt says if there is water on the road your best bet is to takeanother route Especially at night you cant tell how deep that water is so why notavoid it all together Suitt says
If you cant find another way pull over to the side of the road until the storm subsidesTurn off your lights because you dont want anyone else to come up behind youthinking youre still driving Suitt says
The same advice goes for drivers who find themselves in the middle of a dust stormalong I-10 When you see a wall of dust approaching that is the time to take actionand pull off to the side of the roadway says Dustin Krugel of ADOT
Krugel says the road between Tucson and Casa Grande is especially prone to duststorms
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorgto showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages Thewebsite also includes a tip sheet which ADOT encourages drivers to print and keephandy in their vehicle
To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies -including electronic highway message boards social and traditional mediacommunication with ADOT staff and law enforcement officers in the field televisionand radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies - to keepinformation flowing to motorists
The most important thing to remember when driving in a dust storm or during heavyrains is to go slowly and be smart
Suitt says drivers who pass through flood barricades and get stuck could face up to a
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Poet and you know it ADOT seekshaboob haikus
Posted Thursday June 13 2013 804 am
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PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
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A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that followsthe traditional rules of three lines of five seven andfive syllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (includeHaboobHaiku) Facebook and the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videosabout dust storm safety on the campaign website
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This monsoon season drivers arereminded to lsquoPull Aside Stay Aliversquo
Posted Wednesday June 12 2013 100 am
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The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15 ADOTalong with the Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television andradio public-education announcements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when theyencounter dust storms
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encounter dust storms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season driversand their passengers must do their part by planningahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better toalter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and adust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do notdrive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have totake and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku Anyone can channeltheir inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers of driving in duststorms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
-Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
-If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) and
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begin slowing down
-Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
-Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
-Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
-Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
-Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
-Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
-Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
-A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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PHOENIX (KGUN9-TV) - To raise awareness of the haboob hazard the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) ran a Haboob Haiku challenge asking for the 5-7-5 syllablepoems via social media
Haboob storms can become a major hazard for drivers and are most common during thesummer monsoon which began June 15
KGUN9 On Your Side put Producer Cailyn to the test this year and little did we know sheturned out to be quite the poet
Producer Cailyn had her haiku selected as of the of the 10 finalists
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Voting for the Haboob Haiku contest ends on Wednesday June 26
ADOT will announce the winner next Friday The winner doesnt get a prize but majorbragging rights
To vote for your favorite click here
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Monsoon driving tips from ADOT
Posted Friday June 14 2013 800 am
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15
ADOT along with the Governorrsquos Office of HighwaySafety the Arizona Department of Public Safety andthe National Weather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull
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Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaignincluding television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do(and what not to do) when they encounter duststorms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers
and their passengers must do their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm
ldquoItrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the roadand a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku
Anyone can channel their inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers ofdriving in dust storms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
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Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) andbegin slowing down
Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
More about Adot
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TUCSON- When the clouds roll in and lightning strikes Tucson roadsturn dangerous
Its hard to tell how fast the water is going to rise says Deputy TracySuitt of the Pima County Sheriffs Department
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Some drivers get lucky crossing the water but chances are if youdont play it safe youll end up stranded Ive seen some washeswhere its just a little trickle and then a few moments later theres a bigflood coming your way Suitt says
Deputy Suitt says if there is water on the road your best bet is to takeanother route Especially at night you cant tell how deep that water is so why notavoid it all together Suitt says
If you cant find another way pull over to the side of the road until the storm subsidesTurn off your lights because you dont want anyone else to come up behind youthinking youre still driving Suitt says
The same advice goes for drivers who find themselves in the middle of a dust stormalong I-10 When you see a wall of dust approaching that is the time to take actionand pull off to the side of the roadway says Dustin Krugel of ADOT
Krugel says the road between Tucson and Casa Grande is especially prone to duststorms
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorgto showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages Thewebsite also includes a tip sheet which ADOT encourages drivers to print and keephandy in their vehicle
To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies -including electronic highway message boards social and traditional mediacommunication with ADOT staff and law enforcement officers in the field televisionand radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies - to keepinformation flowing to motorists
The most important thing to remember when driving in a dust storm or during heavyrains is to go slowly and be smart
Suitt says drivers who pass through flood barricades and get stuck could face up to a
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Poet and you know it ADOT seekshaboob haikus
Posted Thursday June 13 2013 804 am
Weslie Swift ABC 15 | 0 comments
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
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MonsoonA storm originating near 163rd Avenue and DoveValley Road north of Surprise made its way
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A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that followsthe traditional rules of three lines of five seven andfive syllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (includeHaboobHaiku) Facebook and the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videosabout dust storm safety on the campaign website
Posted in Topstory on Thursday June 13 2013 804 am
southwest across Grand Avenue and behind theWhite Tank Mountains giving residents aspectacular show following the Fourth of Julyweekend in 2011
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This monsoon season drivers arereminded to lsquoPull Aside Stay Aliversquo
Posted Wednesday June 12 2013 100 am
Staff Reports | 0 comments
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15 ADOTalong with the Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television andradio public-education announcements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when theyencounter dust storms
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encounter dust storms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season driversand their passengers must do their part by planningahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better toalter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and adust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do notdrive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have totake and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku Anyone can channeltheir inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers of driving in duststorms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
-Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
-If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) and
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begin slowing down
-Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
-Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
-Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
-Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
-Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
-Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
-Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
-A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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Vote for your favorite Haboob HaikuBy Ina RonquilloCREATED JUN 25 2013
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PHOENIX (KGUN9-TV) - To raise awareness of the haboob hazard the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) ran a Haboob Haiku challenge asking for the 5-7-5 syllablepoems via social media
Haboob storms can become a major hazard for drivers and are most common during thesummer monsoon which began June 15
KGUN9 On Your Side put Producer Cailyn to the test this year and little did we know sheturned out to be quite the poet
Producer Cailyn had her haiku selected as of the of the 10 finalists
Oh snap crackle pop
Dust has you blind pull over
Submit photos to iContributekgun9com
Precip 0Humidity 11Wind ESE at 3 mphAlerts 1 (Read)
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These Cat Breeds are Awesomeand Expensive(Kittentoob)
Or yoursquoll want to cry
Voting for the Haboob Haiku contest ends on Wednesday June 26
ADOT will announce the winner next Friday The winner doesnt get a prize but majorbragging rights
To vote for your favorite click here
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Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaignincluding television and radio public-educationannouncements to educate drivers about what to do(and what not to do) when they encounter duststorms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season drivers
and their passengers must do their part by planning ahead if there are threats of a dust storm
ldquoItrsquos better to alter travel plans than to attempt to drive through dangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the roadand a dust storm suddenly appears near you pull off the highway as quickly and safely as possible Do not drivethrough a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have to take and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku
Anyone can channel their inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers ofdriving in dust storms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
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Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) andbegin slowing down
Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
More about Adot
ARTICLE Major street maintenance begins
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Monsoon Safety how to avoid becoming astupid motoristPosted Jun 11 2013 703 AM by Samantha Ptashkin Updated Jun 11 2013 713 AM
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TUCSON- When the clouds roll in and lightning strikes Tucson roadsturn dangerous
Its hard to tell how fast the water is going to rise says Deputy TracySuitt of the Pima County Sheriffs Department
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Some drivers get lucky crossing the water but chances are if youdont play it safe youll end up stranded Ive seen some washeswhere its just a little trickle and then a few moments later theres a bigflood coming your way Suitt says
Deputy Suitt says if there is water on the road your best bet is to takeanother route Especially at night you cant tell how deep that water is so why notavoid it all together Suitt says
If you cant find another way pull over to the side of the road until the storm subsidesTurn off your lights because you dont want anyone else to come up behind youthinking youre still driving Suitt says
The same advice goes for drivers who find themselves in the middle of a dust stormalong I-10 When you see a wall of dust approaching that is the time to take actionand pull off to the side of the roadway says Dustin Krugel of ADOT
Krugel says the road between Tucson and Casa Grande is especially prone to duststorms
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorgto showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages Thewebsite also includes a tip sheet which ADOT encourages drivers to print and keephandy in their vehicle
To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies -including electronic highway message boards social and traditional mediacommunication with ADOT staff and law enforcement officers in the field televisionand radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies - to keepinformation flowing to motorists
The most important thing to remember when driving in a dust storm or during heavyrains is to go slowly and be smart
Suitt says drivers who pass through flood barricades and get stuck could face up to a
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Poet and you know it ADOT seekshaboob haikus
Posted Thursday June 13 2013 804 am
Weslie Swift ABC 15 | 0 comments
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
Like 0
File photo
MonsoonA storm originating near 163rd Avenue and DoveValley Road north of Surprise made its way
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A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that followsthe traditional rules of three lines of five seven andfive syllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (includeHaboobHaiku) Facebook and the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videosabout dust storm safety on the campaign website
Posted in Topstory on Thursday June 13 2013 804 am
southwest across Grand Avenue and behind theWhite Tank Mountains giving residents aspectacular show following the Fourth of Julyweekend in 2011
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This monsoon season drivers arereminded to lsquoPull Aside Stay Aliversquo
Posted Wednesday June 12 2013 100 am
Staff Reports | 0 comments
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15 ADOTalong with the Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television andradio public-education announcements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when theyencounter dust storms
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encounter dust storms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season driversand their passengers must do their part by planningahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better toalter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and adust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do notdrive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have totake and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku Anyone can channeltheir inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers of driving in duststorms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
-Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
-If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) and
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begin slowing down
-Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
-Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
-Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
-Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
-Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
-Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
-Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
-A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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Vote for your favorite Haboob HaikuBy Ina RonquilloCREATED JUN 25 2013
85706
TUCSON AZ
Right Now
83deg
Home News Weather Hot Topics You Ask We Investigate 9 On Your Side TV Listings About Shop Local
KGUN 9 TUCSON CW 58 MIXFM LISTEN 1041 THE TRUTH LISTEN 1063 THE GROOVE LISTEN ESPN TUCSON
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PHOENIX (KGUN9-TV) - To raise awareness of the haboob hazard the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) ran a Haboob Haiku challenge asking for the 5-7-5 syllablepoems via social media
Haboob storms can become a major hazard for drivers and are most common during thesummer monsoon which began June 15
KGUN9 On Your Side put Producer Cailyn to the test this year and little did we know sheturned out to be quite the poet
Producer Cailyn had her haiku selected as of the of the 10 finalists
Oh snap crackle pop
Dust has you blind pull over
Submit photos to iContributekgun9com
Precip 0Humidity 11Wind ESE at 3 mphAlerts 1 (Read)
83deg
Clear
PHOTO GALLERY
iContribute supermoon photos
PHOTO GALLERY
iContribute weatherphotos
PHOTO GALLERY
iContribute newsphotos
Big Blue Box
Todayrsquos Outlook raquo
Radar raquo
AdChoices
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More From This SiteCity of Tucson constitution group battle overreligious shrines
Man admits to sexual contact with 8-year-old son
Bomb squad on scene at east side Frys
Good intentions gone bad Mystery AZ girl left at firestation
Deputies identify Foothills Mall armed robberysuspect
From Around the WebAfter 18 years team continues search for missingTV anchor (Yahoo)
Barefoot Friendly Beaches (NewsInfusion)
After Kim K Gives Birth Reggie Bush Posts BabyPics (Yahoo)
MTV Makes An Employee Famous | O MusicAwards (O Music Awards)
These Cat Breeds are Awesomeand Expensive(Kittentoob)
Or yoursquoll want to cry
Voting for the Haboob Haiku contest ends on Wednesday June 26
ADOT will announce the winner next Friday The winner doesnt get a prize but majorbragging rights
To vote for your favorite click here
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Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) andbegin slowing down
Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
More about Adot
ARTICLE Major street maintenance begins
Recommend 0
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TOP STORIES
Monsoon Safety how to avoid becoming astupid motoristPosted Jun 11 2013 703 AM by Samantha Ptashkin Updated Jun 11 2013 713 AM
KVOAcom is Social
SearchKeyword Search
Sponsored by
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TUCSON- When the clouds roll in and lightning strikes Tucson roadsturn dangerous
Its hard to tell how fast the water is going to rise says Deputy TracySuitt of the Pima County Sheriffs Department
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Some drivers get lucky crossing the water but chances are if youdont play it safe youll end up stranded Ive seen some washeswhere its just a little trickle and then a few moments later theres a bigflood coming your way Suitt says
Deputy Suitt says if there is water on the road your best bet is to takeanother route Especially at night you cant tell how deep that water is so why notavoid it all together Suitt says
If you cant find another way pull over to the side of the road until the storm subsidesTurn off your lights because you dont want anyone else to come up behind youthinking youre still driving Suitt says
The same advice goes for drivers who find themselves in the middle of a dust stormalong I-10 When you see a wall of dust approaching that is the time to take actionand pull off to the side of the roadway says Dustin Krugel of ADOT
Krugel says the road between Tucson and Casa Grande is especially prone to duststorms
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorgto showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages Thewebsite also includes a tip sheet which ADOT encourages drivers to print and keephandy in their vehicle
To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies -including electronic highway message boards social and traditional mediacommunication with ADOT staff and law enforcement officers in the field televisionand radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies - to keepinformation flowing to motorists
The most important thing to remember when driving in a dust storm or during heavyrains is to go slowly and be smart
Suitt says drivers who pass through flood barricades and get stuck could face up to a
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Poet and you know it ADOT seekshaboob haikus
Posted Thursday June 13 2013 804 am
Weslie Swift ABC 15 | 0 comments
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
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MonsoonA storm originating near 163rd Avenue and DoveValley Road north of Surprise made its way
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A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that followsthe traditional rules of three lines of five seven andfive syllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (includeHaboobHaiku) Facebook and the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videosabout dust storm safety on the campaign website
Posted in Topstory on Thursday June 13 2013 804 am
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This monsoon season drivers arereminded to lsquoPull Aside Stay Aliversquo
Posted Wednesday June 12 2013 100 am
Staff Reports | 0 comments
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15 ADOTalong with the Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television andradio public-education announcements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when theyencounter dust storms
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encounter dust storms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season driversand their passengers must do their part by planningahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better toalter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and adust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do notdrive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have totake and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku Anyone can channeltheir inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers of driving in duststorms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
-Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
-If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) and
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begin slowing down
-Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
-Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
-Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
-Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
-Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
-Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
-Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
-A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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Vote for your favorite Haboob HaikuBy Ina RonquilloCREATED JUN 25 2013
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PHOENIX (KGUN9-TV) - To raise awareness of the haboob hazard the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) ran a Haboob Haiku challenge asking for the 5-7-5 syllablepoems via social media
Haboob storms can become a major hazard for drivers and are most common during thesummer monsoon which began June 15
KGUN9 On Your Side put Producer Cailyn to the test this year and little did we know sheturned out to be quite the poet
Producer Cailyn had her haiku selected as of the of the 10 finalists
Oh snap crackle pop
Dust has you blind pull over
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Or yoursquoll want to cry
Voting for the Haboob Haiku contest ends on Wednesday June 26
ADOT will announce the winner next Friday The winner doesnt get a prize but majorbragging rights
To vote for your favorite click here
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TUCSON- When the clouds roll in and lightning strikes Tucson roadsturn dangerous
Its hard to tell how fast the water is going to rise says Deputy TracySuitt of the Pima County Sheriffs Department
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Some drivers get lucky crossing the water but chances are if youdont play it safe youll end up stranded Ive seen some washeswhere its just a little trickle and then a few moments later theres a bigflood coming your way Suitt says
Deputy Suitt says if there is water on the road your best bet is to takeanother route Especially at night you cant tell how deep that water is so why notavoid it all together Suitt says
If you cant find another way pull over to the side of the road until the storm subsidesTurn off your lights because you dont want anyone else to come up behind youthinking youre still driving Suitt says
The same advice goes for drivers who find themselves in the middle of a dust stormalong I-10 When you see a wall of dust approaching that is the time to take actionand pull off to the side of the roadway says Dustin Krugel of ADOT
Krugel says the road between Tucson and Casa Grande is especially prone to duststorms
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorgto showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages Thewebsite also includes a tip sheet which ADOT encourages drivers to print and keephandy in their vehicle
To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies -including electronic highway message boards social and traditional mediacommunication with ADOT staff and law enforcement officers in the field televisionand radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies - to keepinformation flowing to motorists
The most important thing to remember when driving in a dust storm or during heavyrains is to go slowly and be smart
Suitt says drivers who pass through flood barricades and get stuck could face up to a
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Poet and you know it ADOT seekshaboob haikus
Posted Thursday June 13 2013 804 am
Weslie Swift ABC 15 | 0 comments
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
Like 0
File photo
MonsoonA storm originating near 163rd Avenue and DoveValley Road north of Surprise made its way
Home Opinion NationWorld Sports Business Entertainment Health Travel Obits Jobs Classifieds Public Notices
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A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that followsthe traditional rules of three lines of five seven andfive syllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (includeHaboobHaiku) Facebook and the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videosabout dust storm safety on the campaign website
Posted in Topstory on Thursday June 13 2013 804 am
southwest across Grand Avenue and behind theWhite Tank Mountains giving residents aspectacular show following the Fourth of Julyweekend in 2011
Like 0
Welcome to the discussion
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This monsoon season drivers arereminded to lsquoPull Aside Stay Aliversquo
Posted Wednesday June 12 2013 100 am
Staff Reports | 0 comments
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15 ADOTalong with the Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television andradio public-education announcements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when theyencounter dust storms
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Wednesday - August28 2013
Together again Couple invited to see theirown stolen dog
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Christianity and the Muslim religion
Todays E-Edition
encounter dust storms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season driversand their passengers must do their part by planningahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better toalter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and adust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do notdrive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have totake and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku Anyone can channeltheir inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers of driving in duststorms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
-Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
-If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) and
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Man killed after road rage clash
Man stabbed mom lsquowanted her beheadedrsquo
CG crash closes westbound I-10
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Restaurants Get 3000 Tix for Breaking Bike
begin slowing down
-Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
-Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
-Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
-Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
-Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
-Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
-Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
-A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
Posted in New s on Wednesday June 12 2013 100 am
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Vote for your favorite Haboob HaikuBy Ina RonquilloCREATED JUN 25 2013
85706
TUCSON AZ
Right Now
83deg
Home News Weather Hot Topics You Ask We Investigate 9 On Your Side TV Listings About Shop Local
KGUN 9 TUCSON CW 58 MIXFM LISTEN 1041 THE TRUTH LISTEN 1063 THE GROOVE LISTEN ESPN TUCSON
Tweet 2 SHARE EMAIL PRINTRecommend 1
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PHOENIX (KGUN9-TV) - To raise awareness of the haboob hazard the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) ran a Haboob Haiku challenge asking for the 5-7-5 syllablepoems via social media
Haboob storms can become a major hazard for drivers and are most common during thesummer monsoon which began June 15
KGUN9 On Your Side put Producer Cailyn to the test this year and little did we know sheturned out to be quite the poet
Producer Cailyn had her haiku selected as of the of the 10 finalists
Oh snap crackle pop
Dust has you blind pull over
Submit photos to iContributekgun9com
Precip 0Humidity 11Wind ESE at 3 mphAlerts 1 (Read)
83deg
Clear
PHOTO GALLERY
iContribute supermoon photos
PHOTO GALLERY
iContribute weatherphotos
PHOTO GALLERY
iContribute newsphotos
Big Blue Box
Todayrsquos Outlook raquo
Radar raquo
AdChoices
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More From This SiteCity of Tucson constitution group battle overreligious shrines
Man admits to sexual contact with 8-year-old son
Bomb squad on scene at east side Frys
Good intentions gone bad Mystery AZ girl left at firestation
Deputies identify Foothills Mall armed robberysuspect
From Around the WebAfter 18 years team continues search for missingTV anchor (Yahoo)
Barefoot Friendly Beaches (NewsInfusion)
After Kim K Gives Birth Reggie Bush Posts BabyPics (Yahoo)
MTV Makes An Employee Famous | O MusicAwards (O Music Awards)
These Cat Breeds are Awesomeand Expensive(Kittentoob)
Or yoursquoll want to cry
Voting for the Haboob Haiku contest ends on Wednesday June 26
ADOT will announce the winner next Friday The winner doesnt get a prize but majorbragging rights
To vote for your favorite click here
Recommended by
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TUCSON- When the clouds roll in and lightning strikes Tucson roadsturn dangerous
Its hard to tell how fast the water is going to rise says Deputy TracySuitt of the Pima County Sheriffs Department
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Some drivers get lucky crossing the water but chances are if youdont play it safe youll end up stranded Ive seen some washeswhere its just a little trickle and then a few moments later theres a bigflood coming your way Suitt says
Deputy Suitt says if there is water on the road your best bet is to takeanother route Especially at night you cant tell how deep that water is so why notavoid it all together Suitt says
If you cant find another way pull over to the side of the road until the storm subsidesTurn off your lights because you dont want anyone else to come up behind youthinking youre still driving Suitt says
The same advice goes for drivers who find themselves in the middle of a dust stormalong I-10 When you see a wall of dust approaching that is the time to take actionand pull off to the side of the roadway says Dustin Krugel of ADOT
Krugel says the road between Tucson and Casa Grande is especially prone to duststorms
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorgto showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages Thewebsite also includes a tip sheet which ADOT encourages drivers to print and keephandy in their vehicle
To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies -including electronic highway message boards social and traditional mediacommunication with ADOT staff and law enforcement officers in the field televisionand radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies - to keepinformation flowing to motorists
The most important thing to remember when driving in a dust storm or during heavyrains is to go slowly and be smart
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Posted Thursday June 13 2013 804 am
Weslie Swift ABC 15 | 0 comments
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
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MonsoonA storm originating near 163rd Avenue and DoveValley Road north of Surprise made its way
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A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that followsthe traditional rules of three lines of five seven andfive syllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (includeHaboobHaiku) Facebook and the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videosabout dust storm safety on the campaign website
Posted in Topstory on Thursday June 13 2013 804 am
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This monsoon season drivers arereminded to lsquoPull Aside Stay Aliversquo
Posted Wednesday June 12 2013 100 am
Staff Reports | 0 comments
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15 ADOTalong with the Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television andradio public-education announcements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when theyencounter dust storms
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encounter dust storms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season driversand their passengers must do their part by planningahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better toalter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and adust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do notdrive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have totake and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku Anyone can channeltheir inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers of driving in duststorms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
-Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
-If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) and
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begin slowing down
-Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
-Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
-Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
-Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
-Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
-Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
-Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
-A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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PHOENIX (KGUN9-TV) - To raise awareness of the haboob hazard the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) ran a Haboob Haiku challenge asking for the 5-7-5 syllablepoems via social media
Haboob storms can become a major hazard for drivers and are most common during thesummer monsoon which began June 15
KGUN9 On Your Side put Producer Cailyn to the test this year and little did we know sheturned out to be quite the poet
Producer Cailyn had her haiku selected as of the of the 10 finalists
Oh snap crackle pop
Dust has you blind pull over
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Voting for the Haboob Haiku contest ends on Wednesday June 26
ADOT will announce the winner next Friday The winner doesnt get a prize but majorbragging rights
To vote for your favorite click here
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Some drivers get lucky crossing the water but chances are if youdont play it safe youll end up stranded Ive seen some washeswhere its just a little trickle and then a few moments later theres a bigflood coming your way Suitt says
Deputy Suitt says if there is water on the road your best bet is to takeanother route Especially at night you cant tell how deep that water is so why notavoid it all together Suitt says
If you cant find another way pull over to the side of the road until the storm subsidesTurn off your lights because you dont want anyone else to come up behind youthinking youre still driving Suitt says
The same advice goes for drivers who find themselves in the middle of a dust stormalong I-10 When you see a wall of dust approaching that is the time to take actionand pull off to the side of the roadway says Dustin Krugel of ADOT
Krugel says the road between Tucson and Casa Grande is especially prone to duststorms
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorgto showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages Thewebsite also includes a tip sheet which ADOT encourages drivers to print and keephandy in their vehicle
To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies -including electronic highway message boards social and traditional mediacommunication with ADOT staff and law enforcement officers in the field televisionand radio advertising and close coordination with partnering agencies - to keepinformation flowing to motorists
The most important thing to remember when driving in a dust storm or during heavyrains is to go slowly and be smart
Suitt says drivers who pass through flood barricades and get stuck could face up to a
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Poet and you know it ADOT seekshaboob haikus
Posted Thursday June 13 2013 804 am
Weslie Swift ABC 15 | 0 comments
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
Like 0
File photo
MonsoonA storm originating near 163rd Avenue and DoveValley Road north of Surprise made its way
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A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that followsthe traditional rules of three lines of five seven andfive syllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (includeHaboobHaiku) Facebook and the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videosabout dust storm safety on the campaign website
Posted in Topstory on Thursday June 13 2013 804 am
southwest across Grand Avenue and behind theWhite Tank Mountains giving residents aspectacular show following the Fourth of Julyweekend in 2011
Like 0
Welcome to the discussion
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This monsoon season drivers arereminded to lsquoPull Aside Stay Aliversquo
Posted Wednesday June 12 2013 100 am
Staff Reports | 0 comments
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15 ADOTalong with the Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television andradio public-education announcements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when theyencounter dust storms
Obituaries Opinion CourtsPolice Special Sections Photo Galleries Public Notices Books For Sale Classifieds
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Wednesday - August28 2013
Together again Couple invited to see theirown stolen dog
Rosa Ortiz
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Old Brooks building to be sold inforeclosure
Christianity and the Muslim religion
Todays E-Edition
encounter dust storms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season driversand their passengers must do their part by planningahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better toalter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and adust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do notdrive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have totake and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku Anyone can channeltheir inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers of driving in duststorms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
-Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
-If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) and
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Man stabbed mom lsquowanted her beheadedrsquo
CG crash closes westbound I-10
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Restaurants Get 3000 Tix for Breaking Bike
begin slowing down
-Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
-Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
-Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
-Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
-Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
-Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
-Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
-A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
Posted in New s on Wednesday June 12 2013 100 am
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Vote for your favorite Haboob HaikuBy Ina RonquilloCREATED JUN 25 2013
85706
TUCSON AZ
Right Now
83deg
Home News Weather Hot Topics You Ask We Investigate 9 On Your Side TV Listings About Shop Local
KGUN 9 TUCSON CW 58 MIXFM LISTEN 1041 THE TRUTH LISTEN 1063 THE GROOVE LISTEN ESPN TUCSON
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PHOENIX (KGUN9-TV) - To raise awareness of the haboob hazard the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) ran a Haboob Haiku challenge asking for the 5-7-5 syllablepoems via social media
Haboob storms can become a major hazard for drivers and are most common during thesummer monsoon which began June 15
KGUN9 On Your Side put Producer Cailyn to the test this year and little did we know sheturned out to be quite the poet
Producer Cailyn had her haiku selected as of the of the 10 finalists
Oh snap crackle pop
Dust has you blind pull over
Submit photos to iContributekgun9com
Precip 0Humidity 11Wind ESE at 3 mphAlerts 1 (Read)
83deg
Clear
PHOTO GALLERY
iContribute supermoon photos
PHOTO GALLERY
iContribute weatherphotos
PHOTO GALLERY
iContribute newsphotos
Big Blue Box
Todayrsquos Outlook raquo
Radar raquo
AdChoices
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More From This SiteCity of Tucson constitution group battle overreligious shrines
Man admits to sexual contact with 8-year-old son
Bomb squad on scene at east side Frys
Good intentions gone bad Mystery AZ girl left at firestation
Deputies identify Foothills Mall armed robberysuspect
From Around the WebAfter 18 years team continues search for missingTV anchor (Yahoo)
Barefoot Friendly Beaches (NewsInfusion)
After Kim K Gives Birth Reggie Bush Posts BabyPics (Yahoo)
MTV Makes An Employee Famous | O MusicAwards (O Music Awards)
These Cat Breeds are Awesomeand Expensive(Kittentoob)
Or yoursquoll want to cry
Voting for the Haboob Haiku contest ends on Wednesday June 26
ADOT will announce the winner next Friday The winner doesnt get a prize but majorbragging rights
To vote for your favorite click here
Recommended by
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Poet and you know it ADOT seekshaboob haikus
Posted Thursday June 13 2013 804 am
Weslie Swift ABC 15 | 0 comments
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
Like 0
File photo
MonsoonA storm originating near 163rd Avenue and DoveValley Road north of Surprise made its way
Home Opinion NationWorld Sports Business Entertainment Health Travel Obits Jobs Classifieds Public Notices
pdfcrowdcomopen in browser PRO version Are you a developer Try out the HTML to PDF API
Things to do - June 13-20Your weekly guide to whats happening fromMitchell Vantrease of yourwestvalleycom
More Video amp Photos
Tweet 0
Discuss PrintShare
Similar StoriesPeoria preps for festival
Clubs battle with RCSCW heats up
City offic ials visit West Valley Women
Briarwood pro lost rsquo94 US Open but won biggermatch
Most ReadInspector in Philly collapse commits suic ide
Inspector in Philly collapse commits suic ide
Sun City man gets 7 years in meth case
Surprisersquos financial past puts park plans out topasture
2 Surprise women win bodybuilding contest
A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that followsthe traditional rules of three lines of five seven andfive syllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (includeHaboobHaiku) Facebook and the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videosabout dust storm safety on the campaign website
Posted in Topstory on Thursday June 13 2013 804 am
southwest across Grand Avenue and behind theWhite Tank Mountains giving residents aspectacular show following the Fourth of Julyweekend in 2011
Like 0
Welcome to the discussion
Sun Cit ie s Tir e ampAuto e ar ns AAATop Shop
Wate r m e lonFe s t ival
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Upcoming Events
Friday JUN 14
Rumpelstiltskin
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This monsoon season drivers arereminded to lsquoPull Aside Stay Aliversquo
Posted Wednesday June 12 2013 100 am
Staff Reports | 0 comments
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15 ADOTalong with the Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television andradio public-education announcements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when theyencounter dust storms
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encounter dust storms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season driversand their passengers must do their part by planningahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better toalter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and adust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do notdrive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have totake and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku Anyone can channeltheir inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers of driving in duststorms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
-Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
-If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) and
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begin slowing down
-Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
-Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
-Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
-Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
-Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
-Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
-Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
-A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
Posted in New s on Wednesday June 12 2013 100 am
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Vote for your favorite Haboob HaikuBy Ina RonquilloCREATED JUN 25 2013
85706
TUCSON AZ
Right Now
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PHOENIX (KGUN9-TV) - To raise awareness of the haboob hazard the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) ran a Haboob Haiku challenge asking for the 5-7-5 syllablepoems via social media
Haboob storms can become a major hazard for drivers and are most common during thesummer monsoon which began June 15
KGUN9 On Your Side put Producer Cailyn to the test this year and little did we know sheturned out to be quite the poet
Producer Cailyn had her haiku selected as of the of the 10 finalists
Oh snap crackle pop
Dust has you blind pull over
Submit photos to iContributekgun9com
Precip 0Humidity 11Wind ESE at 3 mphAlerts 1 (Read)
83deg
Clear
PHOTO GALLERY
iContribute supermoon photos
PHOTO GALLERY
iContribute weatherphotos
PHOTO GALLERY
iContribute newsphotos
Big Blue Box
Todayrsquos Outlook raquo
Radar raquo
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After Kim K Gives Birth Reggie Bush Posts BabyPics (Yahoo)
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These Cat Breeds are Awesomeand Expensive(Kittentoob)
Or yoursquoll want to cry
Voting for the Haboob Haiku contest ends on Wednesday June 26
ADOT will announce the winner next Friday The winner doesnt get a prize but majorbragging rights
To vote for your favorite click here
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Poet and you know it ADOT seekshaboob haikus
Posted Thursday June 13 2013 804 am
Weslie Swift ABC 15 | 0 comments
PHOENIX - In an effort to promote safety during dustand monsoon storms the Arizona Department ofTransportation is calling all poetry enthusiasts tosubmit haboob haikus
ADOT began the Haboob Haiku Challenge last yearto promote their Pull Aside Stay Alive campaignwhich received 600 submissions
The campaign re-launched yesterday and willcontinue through the summer
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MonsoonA storm originating near 163rd Avenue and DoveValley Road north of Surprise made its way
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A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that followsthe traditional rules of three lines of five seven andfive syllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (includeHaboobHaiku) Facebook and the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videosabout dust storm safety on the campaign website
Posted in Topstory on Thursday June 13 2013 804 am
southwest across Grand Avenue and behind theWhite Tank Mountains giving residents aspectacular show following the Fourth of Julyweekend in 2011
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This monsoon season drivers arereminded to lsquoPull Aside Stay Aliversquo
Posted Wednesday June 12 2013 100 am
Staff Reports | 0 comments
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15 ADOTalong with the Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television andradio public-education announcements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when theyencounter dust storms
Obituaries Opinion CourtsPolice Special Sections Photo Galleries Public Notices Books For Sale Classifieds
pdfcrowdcomopen in browser PRO version Are you a developer Try out the HTML to PDF API
More
Wednesday - August28 2013
Together again Couple invited to see theirown stolen dog
Rosa Ortiz
Casa Grande Police Log 82713
Old Brooks building to be sold inforeclosure
Christianity and the Muslim religion
Todays E-Edition
encounter dust storms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season driversand their passengers must do their part by planningahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better toalter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and adust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do notdrive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have totake and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku Anyone can channeltheir inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers of driving in duststorms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
-Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
-If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) and
Popular Commented Facebook Activ ity
Stocks
Stories
Photos
Videos
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posted August 22
Craftsman Table Saw
Updated August 29
Promote your Help Wanted ads inClick Classifieds
Updated August 26
Find your new Best Friend in ClickClassifieds
More Click Classifieds
Click Classifieds
Discuss PrintShare
More From This SiteMan shot in feces dispute
Man killed after road rage clash
Man stabbed mom lsquowanted her beheadedrsquo
CG crash closes westbound I-10
From Around The WebShocking New Photos From Inside ClevelandKidnapper Ariel Castrorsquos House of HorrorsReveal The True Extent of His Depravity (RadarOnline)
Restaurants Get 3000 Tix for Breaking Bike
begin slowing down
-Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
-Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
-Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
-Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
-Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
-Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
-Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
-A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
Posted in New s on Wednesday June 12 2013 100 am
Click Classifieds Show And Sell Display Ads
pdfcrowdcomopen in browser PRO version Are you a developer Try out the HTML to PDF API
Home gt New s gt Local New s
Vote for your favorite Haboob HaikuBy Ina RonquilloCREATED JUN 25 2013
85706
TUCSON AZ
Right Now
83deg
Home News Weather Hot Topics You Ask We Investigate 9 On Your Side TV Listings About Shop Local
KGUN 9 TUCSON CW 58 MIXFM LISTEN 1041 THE TRUTH LISTEN 1063 THE GROOVE LISTEN ESPN TUCSON
Tweet 2 SHARE EMAIL PRINTRecommend 1
AdChoices
pdfcrowdcomopen in browser PRO version Are you a developer Try out the HTML to PDF API
PHOENIX (KGUN9-TV) - To raise awareness of the haboob hazard the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) ran a Haboob Haiku challenge asking for the 5-7-5 syllablepoems via social media
Haboob storms can become a major hazard for drivers and are most common during thesummer monsoon which began June 15
KGUN9 On Your Side put Producer Cailyn to the test this year and little did we know sheturned out to be quite the poet
Producer Cailyn had her haiku selected as of the of the 10 finalists
Oh snap crackle pop
Dust has you blind pull over
Submit photos to iContributekgun9com
Precip 0Humidity 11Wind ESE at 3 mphAlerts 1 (Read)
83deg
Clear
PHOTO GALLERY
iContribute supermoon photos
PHOTO GALLERY
iContribute weatherphotos
PHOTO GALLERY
iContribute newsphotos
Big Blue Box
Todayrsquos Outlook raquo
Radar raquo
AdChoices
pdfcrowdcomopen in browser PRO version Are you a developer Try out the HTML to PDF API
More From This SiteCity of Tucson constitution group battle overreligious shrines
Man admits to sexual contact with 8-year-old son
Bomb squad on scene at east side Frys
Good intentions gone bad Mystery AZ girl left at firestation
Deputies identify Foothills Mall armed robberysuspect
From Around the WebAfter 18 years team continues search for missingTV anchor (Yahoo)
Barefoot Friendly Beaches (NewsInfusion)
After Kim K Gives Birth Reggie Bush Posts BabyPics (Yahoo)
MTV Makes An Employee Famous | O MusicAwards (O Music Awards)
These Cat Breeds are Awesomeand Expensive(Kittentoob)
Or yoursquoll want to cry
Voting for the Haboob Haiku contest ends on Wednesday June 26
ADOT will announce the winner next Friday The winner doesnt get a prize but majorbragging rights
To vote for your favorite click here
Recommended by
This site uses Facebook comments to make it easier for you to contribute If you see a comment you w ould like to f lag for spam orabuse click the x in the upper right of it By posting you agree to our Terms of Use
Get news or weather in your inbox
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Add a comment
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KGUN 9 On YourSide Links
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More Video amp Photos
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Discuss PrintShare
Similar StoriesPeoria preps for festival
Clubs battle with RCSCW heats up
City offic ials visit West Valley Women
Briarwood pro lost rsquo94 US Open but won biggermatch
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Inspector in Philly collapse commits suic ide
Sun City man gets 7 years in meth case
Surprisersquos financial past puts park plans out topasture
2 Surprise women win bodybuilding contest
A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that followsthe traditional rules of three lines of five seven andfive syllables The haikus submitted should reflectADOTs public safety message to avoid drivingduring dust and monsoon storms
You can submit your haiku on Twitter (includeHaboobHaiku) Facebook and the ADOT Blog
For inspiration you can read tips and watch videosabout dust storm safety on the campaign website
Posted in Topstory on Thursday June 13 2013 804 am
southwest across Grand Avenue and behind theWhite Tank Mountains giving residents aspectacular show following the Fourth of Julyweekend in 2011
Like 0
Welcome to the discussion
Sun Cit ie s Tir e ampAuto e ar ns AAATop Shop
Wate r m e lonFe s t ival
See more videos and photos
Upcoming Events
Friday JUN 14
Rumpelstiltskin
pdfcrowdcomopen in browser PRO version Are you a developer Try out the HTML to PDF API
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Maricopa Monitor
Coolidge Examiner
Eloy Enterprise
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Welcome Login |SignupAugust 28 2013
Home Arizona City Independent News
Story Comments Share Print Font Size
This monsoon season drivers arereminded to lsquoPull Aside Stay Aliversquo
Posted Wednesday June 12 2013 100 am
Staff Reports | 0 comments
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15 ADOTalong with the Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television andradio public-education announcements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when theyencounter dust storms
Obituaries Opinion CourtsPolice Special Sections Photo Galleries Public Notices Books For Sale Classifieds
pdfcrowdcomopen in browser PRO version Are you a developer Try out the HTML to PDF API
More
Wednesday - August28 2013
Together again Couple invited to see theirown stolen dog
Rosa Ortiz
Casa Grande Police Log 82713
Old Brooks building to be sold inforeclosure
Christianity and the Muslim religion
Todays E-Edition
encounter dust storms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season driversand their passengers must do their part by planningahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better toalter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and adust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do notdrive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have totake and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku Anyone can channeltheir inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers of driving in duststorms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
-Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
-If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) and
Popular Commented Facebook Activ ity
Stocks
Stories
Photos
Videos
pdfcrowdcomopen in browser PRO version Are you a developer Try out the HTML to PDF API
posted August 22
Craftsman Table Saw
Updated August 29
Promote your Help Wanted ads inClick Classifieds
Updated August 26
Find your new Best Friend in ClickClassifieds
More Click Classifieds
Click Classifieds
Discuss PrintShare
More From This SiteMan shot in feces dispute
Man killed after road rage clash
Man stabbed mom lsquowanted her beheadedrsquo
CG crash closes westbound I-10
From Around The WebShocking New Photos From Inside ClevelandKidnapper Ariel Castrorsquos House of HorrorsReveal The True Extent of His Depravity (RadarOnline)
Restaurants Get 3000 Tix for Breaking Bike
begin slowing down
-Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
-Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
-Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
-Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
-Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
-Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
-Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
-A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
Posted in New s on Wednesday June 12 2013 100 am
Click Classifieds Show And Sell Display Ads
pdfcrowdcomopen in browser PRO version Are you a developer Try out the HTML to PDF API
Home gt New s gt Local New s
Vote for your favorite Haboob HaikuBy Ina RonquilloCREATED JUN 25 2013
85706
TUCSON AZ
Right Now
83deg
Home News Weather Hot Topics You Ask We Investigate 9 On Your Side TV Listings About Shop Local
KGUN 9 TUCSON CW 58 MIXFM LISTEN 1041 THE TRUTH LISTEN 1063 THE GROOVE LISTEN ESPN TUCSON
Tweet 2 SHARE EMAIL PRINTRecommend 1
AdChoices
pdfcrowdcomopen in browser PRO version Are you a developer Try out the HTML to PDF API
PHOENIX (KGUN9-TV) - To raise awareness of the haboob hazard the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) ran a Haboob Haiku challenge asking for the 5-7-5 syllablepoems via social media
Haboob storms can become a major hazard for drivers and are most common during thesummer monsoon which began June 15
KGUN9 On Your Side put Producer Cailyn to the test this year and little did we know sheturned out to be quite the poet
Producer Cailyn had her haiku selected as of the of the 10 finalists
Oh snap crackle pop
Dust has you blind pull over
Submit photos to iContributekgun9com
Precip 0Humidity 11Wind ESE at 3 mphAlerts 1 (Read)
83deg
Clear
PHOTO GALLERY
iContribute supermoon photos
PHOTO GALLERY
iContribute weatherphotos
PHOTO GALLERY
iContribute newsphotos
Big Blue Box
Todayrsquos Outlook raquo
Radar raquo
AdChoices
pdfcrowdcomopen in browser PRO version Are you a developer Try out the HTML to PDF API
More From This SiteCity of Tucson constitution group battle overreligious shrines
Man admits to sexual contact with 8-year-old son
Bomb squad on scene at east side Frys
Good intentions gone bad Mystery AZ girl left at firestation
Deputies identify Foothills Mall armed robberysuspect
From Around the WebAfter 18 years team continues search for missingTV anchor (Yahoo)
Barefoot Friendly Beaches (NewsInfusion)
After Kim K Gives Birth Reggie Bush Posts BabyPics (Yahoo)
MTV Makes An Employee Famous | O MusicAwards (O Music Awards)
These Cat Breeds are Awesomeand Expensive(Kittentoob)
Or yoursquoll want to cry
Voting for the Haboob Haiku contest ends on Wednesday June 26
ADOT will announce the winner next Friday The winner doesnt get a prize but majorbragging rights
To vote for your favorite click here
Recommended by
This site uses Facebook comments to make it easier for you to contribute If you see a comment you w ould like to f lag for spam orabuse click the x in the upper right of it By posting you agree to our Terms of Use
Get news or weather in your inbox
Facebook soc ial plugin
Add a comment
Enter To Win aResort Getaway
KGUN 9 On YourSide Links
CommunityPartner Program
The Beads ofCourage Program
CONNECT WITH US
FACEBOOK TWITTER
KGUN 9 On Your Side
Like 34149
Sign Up Create an account or Log In to see what your friends are doing
PCSD needs help locating missing adult - KGUN9com4 people recommend this
Family collecting 1600 birthday cards for sons sweet 16 - KGUN9com24 people recommend this
4-year-old boy accidentally kills dad in Arizona - KGUN9comOne person recommends this
pdfcrowdcomopen in browser PRO version Are you a developer Try out the HTML to PDF API
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Maricopa Monitor
Coolidge Examiner
Eloy Enterprise
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Arizona City IndependentEdition
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Advanced Search GO
Welcome Login |SignupAugust 28 2013
Home Arizona City Independent News
Story Comments Share Print Font Size
This monsoon season drivers arereminded to lsquoPull Aside Stay Aliversquo
Posted Wednesday June 12 2013 100 am
Staff Reports | 0 comments
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo
Following the successful launch of last yearrsquos public awareness campaign ADOT is intensifying its efforts toeducate drivers about the threat of dust storms as monsoon season officially begins in Arizona on June 15 ADOTalong with the Governorrsquos Office of Highway Safety the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the NationalWeather Service has reactivated its ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo public awareness campaign including television andradio public-education announcements to educate drivers about what to do (and what not to do) when theyencounter dust storms
Obituaries Opinion CourtsPolice Special Sections Photo Galleries Public Notices Books For Sale Classifieds
pdfcrowdcomopen in browser PRO version Are you a developer Try out the HTML to PDF API
More
Wednesday - August28 2013
Together again Couple invited to see theirown stolen dog
Rosa Ortiz
Casa Grande Police Log 82713
Old Brooks building to be sold inforeclosure
Christianity and the Muslim religion
Todays E-Edition
encounter dust storms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season driversand their passengers must do their part by planningahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better toalter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and adust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do notdrive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have totake and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku Anyone can channeltheir inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers of driving in duststorms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
-Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
-If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) and
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begin slowing down
-Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
-Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
-Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
-Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
-Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
-Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
-Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
-A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
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85706
TUCSON AZ
Right Now
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PHOENIX (KGUN9-TV) - To raise awareness of the haboob hazard the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) ran a Haboob Haiku challenge asking for the 5-7-5 syllablepoems via social media
Haboob storms can become a major hazard for drivers and are most common during thesummer monsoon which began June 15
KGUN9 On Your Side put Producer Cailyn to the test this year and little did we know sheturned out to be quite the poet
Producer Cailyn had her haiku selected as of the of the 10 finalists
Oh snap crackle pop
Dust has you blind pull over
Submit photos to iContributekgun9com
Precip 0Humidity 11Wind ESE at 3 mphAlerts 1 (Read)
83deg
Clear
PHOTO GALLERY
iContribute supermoon photos
PHOTO GALLERY
iContribute weatherphotos
PHOTO GALLERY
iContribute newsphotos
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Todayrsquos Outlook raquo
Radar raquo
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These Cat Breeds are Awesomeand Expensive(Kittentoob)
Or yoursquoll want to cry
Voting for the Haboob Haiku contest ends on Wednesday June 26
ADOT will announce the winner next Friday The winner doesnt get a prize but majorbragging rights
To vote for your favorite click here
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encounter dust storms
ADOTrsquos mission is to provide valuable information todrivers before they get caught in a low-visibility duststorm This year the agencyrsquos top recommendation isto avoid driving into a wall of dust at all costs
ldquoDriving into a dust storm is dangerous andoftentimes it can be avoided This is a message thatcanrsquot be emphasized enoughrdquo said ADOT DirectorJohn Halikowski ldquoDuring monsoon season driversand their passengers must do their part by planningahead if there are threats of a dust storm Itrsquos better toalter travel plans than to attempt to drive throughdangerous conditions But if yoursquore on the road and adust storm suddenly appears near you pull off thehighway as quickly and safely as possible Do notdrive through a dust storm Itrsquos a risk you donrsquot have totake and remember to never drive distractedrdquo
Dust storms develop quickly and dust-related crashes can occur particularly along the Interstate 10 corridorbetween Phoenix and Tucson To advise drivers of approaching storms ADOT employs a range of strategies mdashincluding electronic highway message boards social and traditional media communication with ADOT staffand law enforcement officers in the field television and radio advertising and close coordination with partneringagencies mdash to keep information flowing to motorists
ADOT along with its partnering agencies has established wwwPullAsideStayAliveorg to showcase the public-education video and to reinforce driver safety messages The website also includes a tip sheet which ADOTencourages drivers to print and keep handy in their vehicle
During this week which is Arizona Monsoon Awareness Week ADOT will be using social media to engageArizonans in spreading the word to ldquoPull Aside Stay Aliverdquo In addition to blog posts(httpadotblogblogspotcom) and Facebook posts (wwwFacebookcomAZDOT) the ldquoHaboob HaikuChallengerdquo is back for a second year at httptwittercomArizonaDOT use HaboobHaiku Anyone can channeltheir inner poet and show off their creativity to help educate the public about the dangers of driving in duststorms
Tips for drivers who encounter a dust storm
-Avoid driving into or through a dust storm
-If you encounter a dust storm check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front back and to the side) and
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Stories
Photos
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Man killed after road rage clash
Man stabbed mom lsquowanted her beheadedrsquo
CG crash closes westbound I-10
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Restaurants Get 3000 Tix for Breaking Bike
begin slowing down
-Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
-Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
-Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
-Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
-Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
-Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
-Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
-A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
Posted in New s on Wednesday June 12 2013 100 am
Click Classifieds Show And Sell Display Ads
pdfcrowdcomopen in browser PRO version Are you a developer Try out the HTML to PDF API
Home gt New s gt Local New s
Vote for your favorite Haboob HaikuBy Ina RonquilloCREATED JUN 25 2013
85706
TUCSON AZ
Right Now
83deg
Home News Weather Hot Topics You Ask We Investigate 9 On Your Side TV Listings About Shop Local
KGUN 9 TUCSON CW 58 MIXFM LISTEN 1041 THE TRUTH LISTEN 1063 THE GROOVE LISTEN ESPN TUCSON
Tweet 2 SHARE EMAIL PRINTRecommend 1
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PHOENIX (KGUN9-TV) - To raise awareness of the haboob hazard the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) ran a Haboob Haiku challenge asking for the 5-7-5 syllablepoems via social media
Haboob storms can become a major hazard for drivers and are most common during thesummer monsoon which began June 15
KGUN9 On Your Side put Producer Cailyn to the test this year and little did we know sheturned out to be quite the poet
Producer Cailyn had her haiku selected as of the of the 10 finalists
Oh snap crackle pop
Dust has you blind pull over
Submit photos to iContributekgun9com
Precip 0Humidity 11Wind ESE at 3 mphAlerts 1 (Read)
83deg
Clear
PHOTO GALLERY
iContribute supermoon photos
PHOTO GALLERY
iContribute weatherphotos
PHOTO GALLERY
iContribute newsphotos
Big Blue Box
Todayrsquos Outlook raquo
Radar raquo
AdChoices
pdfcrowdcomopen in browser PRO version Are you a developer Try out the HTML to PDF API
More From This SiteCity of Tucson constitution group battle overreligious shrines
Man admits to sexual contact with 8-year-old son
Bomb squad on scene at east side Frys
Good intentions gone bad Mystery AZ girl left at firestation
Deputies identify Foothills Mall armed robberysuspect
From Around the WebAfter 18 years team continues search for missingTV anchor (Yahoo)
Barefoot Friendly Beaches (NewsInfusion)
After Kim K Gives Birth Reggie Bush Posts BabyPics (Yahoo)
MTV Makes An Employee Famous | O MusicAwards (O Music Awards)
These Cat Breeds are Awesomeand Expensive(Kittentoob)
Or yoursquoll want to cry
Voting for the Haboob Haiku contest ends on Wednesday June 26
ADOT will announce the winner next Friday The winner doesnt get a prize but majorbragging rights
To vote for your favorite click here
Recommended by
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Get news or weather in your inbox
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KGUN 9 On YourSide Links
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posted August 22
Craftsman Table Saw
Updated August 29
Promote your Help Wanted ads inClick Classifieds
Updated August 26
Find your new Best Friend in ClickClassifieds
More Click Classifieds
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Discuss PrintShare
More From This SiteMan shot in feces dispute
Man killed after road rage clash
Man stabbed mom lsquowanted her beheadedrsquo
CG crash closes westbound I-10
From Around The WebShocking New Photos From Inside ClevelandKidnapper Ariel Castrorsquos House of HorrorsReveal The True Extent of His Depravity (RadarOnline)
Restaurants Get 3000 Tix for Breaking Bike
begin slowing down
-Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway mdash do it as soon as possibleCompletely exit the highway if you can
-Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane look for a safe place to pull completely off the pavedportion of the roadway
-Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and away from where othervehicles may travel
-Turn off all vehicle lights including your emergency flashers
-Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake
-Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass
-Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel atreduced speeds
-A driverrsquos alertness and safe driving ability are always the top factors in preventing crashes
Posted in New s on Wednesday June 12 2013 100 am
Click Classifieds Show And Sell Display Ads
pdfcrowdcomopen in browser PRO version Are you a developer Try out the HTML to PDF API
Home gt New s gt Local New s
Vote for your favorite Haboob HaikuBy Ina RonquilloCREATED JUN 25 2013
85706
TUCSON AZ
Right Now
83deg
Home News Weather Hot Topics You Ask We Investigate 9 On Your Side TV Listings About Shop Local
KGUN 9 TUCSON CW 58 MIXFM LISTEN 1041 THE TRUTH LISTEN 1063 THE GROOVE LISTEN ESPN TUCSON
Tweet 2 SHARE EMAIL PRINTRecommend 1
AdChoices
pdfcrowdcomopen in browser PRO version Are you a developer Try out the HTML to PDF API
PHOENIX (KGUN9-TV) - To raise awareness of the haboob hazard the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) ran a Haboob Haiku challenge asking for the 5-7-5 syllablepoems via social media
Haboob storms can become a major hazard for drivers and are most common during thesummer monsoon which began June 15
KGUN9 On Your Side put Producer Cailyn to the test this year and little did we know sheturned out to be quite the poet
Producer Cailyn had her haiku selected as of the of the 10 finalists
Oh snap crackle pop
Dust has you blind pull over
Submit photos to iContributekgun9com
Precip 0Humidity 11Wind ESE at 3 mphAlerts 1 (Read)
83deg
Clear
PHOTO GALLERY
iContribute supermoon photos
PHOTO GALLERY
iContribute weatherphotos
PHOTO GALLERY
iContribute newsphotos
Big Blue Box
Todayrsquos Outlook raquo
Radar raquo
AdChoices
pdfcrowdcomopen in browser PRO version Are you a developer Try out the HTML to PDF API
More From This SiteCity of Tucson constitution group battle overreligious shrines
Man admits to sexual contact with 8-year-old son
Bomb squad on scene at east side Frys
Good intentions gone bad Mystery AZ girl left at firestation
Deputies identify Foothills Mall armed robberysuspect
From Around the WebAfter 18 years team continues search for missingTV anchor (Yahoo)
Barefoot Friendly Beaches (NewsInfusion)
After Kim K Gives Birth Reggie Bush Posts BabyPics (Yahoo)
MTV Makes An Employee Famous | O MusicAwards (O Music Awards)
These Cat Breeds are Awesomeand Expensive(Kittentoob)
Or yoursquoll want to cry
Voting for the Haboob Haiku contest ends on Wednesday June 26
ADOT will announce the winner next Friday The winner doesnt get a prize but majorbragging rights
To vote for your favorite click here
Recommended by
This site uses Facebook comments to make it easier for you to contribute If you see a comment you w ould like to f lag for spam orabuse click the x in the upper right of it By posting you agree to our Terms of Use
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Home gt New s gt Local New s
Vote for your favorite Haboob HaikuBy Ina RonquilloCREATED JUN 25 2013
85706
TUCSON AZ
Right Now
83deg
Home News Weather Hot Topics You Ask We Investigate 9 On Your Side TV Listings About Shop Local
KGUN 9 TUCSON CW 58 MIXFM LISTEN 1041 THE TRUTH LISTEN 1063 THE GROOVE LISTEN ESPN TUCSON
Tweet 2 SHARE EMAIL PRINTRecommend 1
AdChoices
pdfcrowdcomopen in browser PRO version Are you a developer Try out the HTML to PDF API
PHOENIX (KGUN9-TV) - To raise awareness of the haboob hazard the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) ran a Haboob Haiku challenge asking for the 5-7-5 syllablepoems via social media
Haboob storms can become a major hazard for drivers and are most common during thesummer monsoon which began June 15
KGUN9 On Your Side put Producer Cailyn to the test this year and little did we know sheturned out to be quite the poet
Producer Cailyn had her haiku selected as of the of the 10 finalists
Oh snap crackle pop
Dust has you blind pull over
Submit photos to iContributekgun9com
Precip 0Humidity 11Wind ESE at 3 mphAlerts 1 (Read)
83deg
Clear
PHOTO GALLERY
iContribute supermoon photos
PHOTO GALLERY
iContribute weatherphotos
PHOTO GALLERY
iContribute newsphotos
Big Blue Box
Todayrsquos Outlook raquo
Radar raquo
AdChoices
pdfcrowdcomopen in browser PRO version Are you a developer Try out the HTML to PDF API
More From This SiteCity of Tucson constitution group battle overreligious shrines
Man admits to sexual contact with 8-year-old son
Bomb squad on scene at east side Frys
Good intentions gone bad Mystery AZ girl left at firestation
Deputies identify Foothills Mall armed robberysuspect
From Around the WebAfter 18 years team continues search for missingTV anchor (Yahoo)
Barefoot Friendly Beaches (NewsInfusion)
After Kim K Gives Birth Reggie Bush Posts BabyPics (Yahoo)
MTV Makes An Employee Famous | O MusicAwards (O Music Awards)
These Cat Breeds are Awesomeand Expensive(Kittentoob)
Or yoursquoll want to cry
Voting for the Haboob Haiku contest ends on Wednesday June 26
ADOT will announce the winner next Friday The winner doesnt get a prize but majorbragging rights
To vote for your favorite click here
Recommended by
This site uses Facebook comments to make it easier for you to contribute If you see a comment you w ould like to f lag for spam orabuse click the x in the upper right of it By posting you agree to our Terms of Use
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PCSD needs help locating missing adult - KGUN9com4 people recommend this
Family collecting 1600 birthday cards for sons sweet 16 - KGUN9com24 people recommend this
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pdfcrowdcomopen in browser PRO version Are you a developer Try out the HTML to PDF API
PHOENIX (KGUN9-TV) - To raise awareness of the haboob hazard the Arizona Departmentof Transportation (ADOT) ran a Haboob Haiku challenge asking for the 5-7-5 syllablepoems via social media
Haboob storms can become a major hazard for drivers and are most common during thesummer monsoon which began June 15
KGUN9 On Your Side put Producer Cailyn to the test this year and little did we know sheturned out to be quite the poet
Producer Cailyn had her haiku selected as of the of the 10 finalists
Oh snap crackle pop
Dust has you blind pull over
Submit photos to iContributekgun9com
Precip 0Humidity 11Wind ESE at 3 mphAlerts 1 (Read)
83deg
Clear
PHOTO GALLERY
iContribute supermoon photos
PHOTO GALLERY
iContribute weatherphotos
PHOTO GALLERY
iContribute newsphotos
Big Blue Box
Todayrsquos Outlook raquo
Radar raquo
AdChoices
pdfcrowdcomopen in browser PRO version Are you a developer Try out the HTML to PDF API
More From This SiteCity of Tucson constitution group battle overreligious shrines
Man admits to sexual contact with 8-year-old son
Bomb squad on scene at east side Frys
Good intentions gone bad Mystery AZ girl left at firestation
Deputies identify Foothills Mall armed robberysuspect
From Around the WebAfter 18 years team continues search for missingTV anchor (Yahoo)
Barefoot Friendly Beaches (NewsInfusion)
After Kim K Gives Birth Reggie Bush Posts BabyPics (Yahoo)
MTV Makes An Employee Famous | O MusicAwards (O Music Awards)
These Cat Breeds are Awesomeand Expensive(Kittentoob)
Or yoursquoll want to cry
Voting for the Haboob Haiku contest ends on Wednesday June 26
ADOT will announce the winner next Friday The winner doesnt get a prize but majorbragging rights
To vote for your favorite click here
Recommended by
This site uses Facebook comments to make it easier for you to contribute If you see a comment you w ould like to f lag for spam orabuse click the x in the upper right of it By posting you agree to our Terms of Use
Get news or weather in your inbox
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Add a comment
Enter To Win aResort Getaway
KGUN 9 On YourSide Links
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Like 34149
Sign Up Create an account or Log In to see what your friends are doing
PCSD needs help locating missing adult - KGUN9com4 people recommend this
Family collecting 1600 birthday cards for sons sweet 16 - KGUN9com24 people recommend this
4-year-old boy accidentally kills dad in Arizona - KGUN9comOne person recommends this
pdfcrowdcomopen in browser PRO version Are you a developer Try out the HTML to PDF API
More From This SiteCity of Tucson constitution group battle overreligious shrines
Man admits to sexual contact with 8-year-old son
Bomb squad on scene at east side Frys
Good intentions gone bad Mystery AZ girl left at firestation
Deputies identify Foothills Mall armed robberysuspect
From Around the WebAfter 18 years team continues search for missingTV anchor (Yahoo)
Barefoot Friendly Beaches (NewsInfusion)
After Kim K Gives Birth Reggie Bush Posts BabyPics (Yahoo)
MTV Makes An Employee Famous | O MusicAwards (O Music Awards)
These Cat Breeds are Awesomeand Expensive(Kittentoob)
Or yoursquoll want to cry
Voting for the Haboob Haiku contest ends on Wednesday June 26
ADOT will announce the winner next Friday The winner doesnt get a prize but majorbragging rights
To vote for your favorite click here
Recommended by
This site uses Facebook comments to make it easier for you to contribute If you see a comment you w ould like to f lag for spam orabuse click the x in the upper right of it By posting you agree to our Terms of Use
Get news or weather in your inbox
Facebook soc ial plugin
Add a comment
Enter To Win aResort Getaway
KGUN 9 On YourSide Links
CommunityPartner Program
The Beads ofCourage Program
CONNECT WITH US
FACEBOOK TWITTER
KGUN 9 On Your Side
Like 34149
Sign Up Create an account or Log In to see what your friends are doing
PCSD needs help locating missing adult - KGUN9com4 people recommend this
Family collecting 1600 birthday cards for sons sweet 16 - KGUN9com24 people recommend this
4-year-old boy accidentally kills dad in Arizona - KGUN9comOne person recommends this