The
Adopt-a-Highway program gives Texans an opportunity to volunteer
in their community while enjoying teamwork, exercise and beautiful
roadside scenery. One of the most important things volunteers need
to remember about cleanups is safety comes first when working along
Texas roads.
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Hamilton ISD 5th Grade adopted State Highway 36 east (Hamilton
County). They joined AAH in May 2000.
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Proper attire
• Volunteers must wear safety vests at all times.
• Volunteers must wear gloves to protect hands from sharp objects. Leather work gloves are suggested. This will protect against the sun and any poisonous plants or insects you might encounter.
• Only wear closed-toe shoes. Leather shoes or boots with good soles are recommended.
Highway Safety
• Do not stop or park vehicles on roadways.
• Carpool to the pickup site to reduce the number of vehicles
in the right-of-way.
• Stay in the right-of-way. Only cross the roadway when necessary.
• Always work facing traffic. Never turn your back to oncoming
cars. If you can see an out-of-control vehicle coming your way,
it might be possible to avoid danger.
• All children must be supervised. The suggested ratio is
at least one supervisor for every three children under age 15.
At least one adult must be present for minors ages 15 to 18. No
children under 7 should participate.
• Never walk on guardrails.
• Do not lean over bridge railings.
Health
Concerns
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Do not pick up anything that could be hazardous to your health.
This includes needles, syringes, jagged glass, animal carcasses,
urine bottles or heavy objects. If in doubt, flag the item on
the fence line and alert your TxDOT contact to the problem.
• Adopters are required to have a first aid kit on hand at
all times. It is suggested that one or two of the volunteers should
be familiar with CPR and general first aid techniques in case
of emergency.
• Know the phone number and the driving route to the nearest
hospital.
• Sunscreen and insect repellant are good items to keep on
hand.
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Keep a list of any allergies volunteers have in case of an emergency.
• Drinking water should be available to volunteers at all
times.
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