MUTCD 11th Edition (2023)

Section 2N.08 — Emergency Aid Center Signs (EM3-1 Series)

Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Section 2N.08. Standards, guidance, options and support statements, with figures and cross-references.

Section 2N.08 Emergency Aid Center Signs (EM3-1 Series) Standard: 01 In the event of emergency, State and local authorities shall establish various centers for civilian relief, communication, medical service, and similar purposes. To guide the public to such centers a series of directional signs shall be used. 02 Emergency Aid Center (EM3-1 series) signs (see Figure 2N-1) shall display the designation of the center and an arrow indicating the direction to the center. They shall be installed as needed, at intersections and elsewhere, on the right-hand side of the roadway, in urban areas at a…

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