Emergency Traffic Control – Available 24/7/365

When a storm takes down a tree across a highway, a water main breaks at 2 AM, or an accident closes a major intersection, you need traffic control on scene fast. Power Safety Service LLC provides round-the-clock emergency traffic control deployment across Northern California.

We answer our phones 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our emergency response crews can be on scene within hours of your call, equipped and ready to establish safe traffic management for any situation.

When Emergency Traffic Control Is Needed

Storm Damage Response

Downed trees, flooding, mudslides, power line failures, and structural debris from severe weather events. Northern California storm season can shut down roads without warning. We deploy crews to establish detours, protect hazard areas, and manage traffic flow around debris removal operations.

Water Main Breaks and Utility Emergencies

Underground utility failures create immediate road hazards. Sinkholes, flooding, and exposed infrastructure require rapid traffic control to protect the public and give repair crews space to work. We coordinate with municipal utility departments and private utility contractors for fast setup.

Vehicle Accidents and Road Closures

Major collisions, hazmat spills, and structural failures require traffic management while emergency responders, investigators, and cleanup crews work the scene. We supplement law enforcement traffic management with professional equipment and personnel for extended closures.

Infrastructure Failures

Bridge closures, retaining wall failures, signal malfunctions, and pavement failures can happen without warning. We deploy temporary traffic control measures to maintain safe passage while permanent repairs are planned and executed.

Urgent Construction Situations

Emergency excavation, unexpected underground discoveries, and construction site failures sometimes require traffic control with zero lead time. We respond to contractor emergencies with the same urgency as public emergencies.

Our Emergency Response Process

You call 916-573-7133. Our line is answered 24/7 by a live dispatcher, not a voicemail system.

We assess the situation. Location, type of emergency, lanes affected, traffic volume, and any special conditions (hazmat, active law enforcement, utility involvement).

We deploy. Crews mobilize with appropriate equipment – cones, barricades, arrow boards, message signs, and flaggers as needed. Deployment time depends on distance from our staging locations.

We establish control. Professional traffic management is set up following MUTCD standards, even in emergency conditions. We communicate with law enforcement, fire, and utility crews on scene.

We sustain operations. For extended emergencies, we rotate crews and maintain 24-hour coverage until the situation is resolved. We coordinate shift changes and equipment swaps without interrupting traffic control.

We transition to planned control. When the emergency stabilizes and a longer-term traffic control plan is needed, we design and implement it. Engineer-stamped plans can follow within 24 hours if required by the jurisdiction.

Equipment for Emergency Response

Our emergency response vehicles carry:

Traffic cones and channelizers for immediate lane control
Type III barricades for road closures
Portable arrow boards (battery-powered, ready to deploy)
Stop/Slow paddles and flagging equipment
High-visibility safety gear and lighting
Two-way radios for crew coordination
Portable PCMS signs for driver notification

For larger emergencies, we dispatch additional equipment from our yard including K-rail barriers, light towers, and full-size arrow board trailers.

Coverage Area

Our emergency response covers Northern California from the Oregon border to the San Joaquin Valley, and from the Pacific coast to the Sierra foothills. Primary response zones with the fastest deployment times include:

Central Valley: Lodi, Stockton, Manteca, Tracy, Modesto, Turlock, Merced
Sacramento Region: Sacramento, Elk Grove, Roseville, Folsom, Davis, Woodland
Bay Area: San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Concord, Fremont, Hayward
North State: Redding, Chico, Yuba City, Marysville

Response times outside these primary zones depend on distance and crew availability.

Public Agency Coordination

We work regularly with Caltrans, CHP, county sheriffs, city police departments, fire departments, and municipal public works agencies on emergency traffic control. Our crews understand incident command structures and integrate smoothly with public safety operations.

Our SBE certification (ID #2042258) and SAM registration (UEI: K6XHQTLM18M5) qualify us for emergency contracts with state and local government agencies.