01Handle live-lane and high-speed danger first
Call 911 for injury, fire, smoke, hazardous leakage, a vehicle blocking traffic, a blind-curve or hill position, or another immediate danger. Do not cross a divided highway, stand between traffic and the vehicle, or walk through an interchange.
02Report the route pairing actually displayed
Say northbound or southbound and whether signs show K-7 alone, K-7/U.S. 169, or U.S. 73/K-7. Add the city or county, last crossroad, and next signed junction. Route pairing changes by segment and should not be guessed.
03Place the vehicle on the western corridor
Useful anchors include Spring Hill and southern Johnson County, the I-35 interchange in Olathe, K-10, Shawnee Mission Parkway, I-70, Parallel Parkway, K-5, and Leavenworth or Lansing. State whether you are on the main highway, an interchange ramp, a signalized intersection, or a frontage or local road.
04Describe rural, suburban, and property access
Report shoulder width, median, intersection, hill or curve, bridge, work zone, gravel or private entrance, gate, business, nearby address, and whether the vehicle reached a lawful public lot. Do not use an unverified field or private drive as a meeting point.
05Check current KDOT information
Use KanDrive and KDOT KC Metro Updates for current incidents, work zones, and road conditions. KDOT corridor and pavement projects can change lanes and intersections; follow posted signs and scene personnel.
06Confirm Kansas authority and the exact assignment
Provide vehicle condition, keys, drivetrain, wheels, tires, damage, leaks, requested help, destination, and property instructions. Call 816-588-8888 so live dispatch can confirm Kansas authority, coverage, access, equipment, availability, estimate, and assignment.