I want to share this story with you courtesy of Amanda Allain with ADP. I think it is fitting coming into the winter months where we might see similar situations ourselves.

"My story happened when we were on vacation. We were traveling on the Mass Pike in torrential rain when we saw a car that spun off the road and was on its side. Many people were helping them stay dry with umbrellas; you could tell this accident did not just happen. About 10 miles up the road where there is a shortcut for the police to cut from one side of the pike to the other, we saw 2 police cars with lights blaring come in and fly past us...Then a few minutes later we saw them on the other side going back...I believe they were trying to respond to the car accident but could not find where they were. This just goes to show how important it is to know exactly where you are and give as much info as possible to save valuable time! "

This is a great example of how important is to know where you are at all times. If you do not know where you are, Emergency Medical Services probably will not know either. Currently in the State of Massachusetts, we do not track your cell signal to locate your position. Therefore, when you call 911 for assistance and they ask where you are, keep these things in mind;

What is the last mile marker you passed?

Are you traveling East,West, North or South on the road?

What exit or over-pass?

What is the name of the street signs around you?

What are the major landmarks around you?

Whether you are traveling this Holiday Season to visit family, friends or even just to work, know where you are going, where you came from and describe what is around you.