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Incident Sign Ordering Catalog

Drop Points


DROP POINT signs are guide signs that direct incident personnel to specific destinations where they can drop off or pick up supplies and crews. Use the single DROP POINT sign for individual drop points. Use the multiple DROP POINT sign to direct traffic to several drop points from a single intersection.

DROP POINT signs are made from corrugated plastic. DROP POINT signs may be ordered blank or with numbers. Sticker or static cling numbers may be ordered that can be attached in the field. Indicate the type of numbers that are needed. Large permanent markers also may be used to write numbers on the signs. Black electrical tape may also be used to make the numbers.

Photo of an open field with tire tracks in the dirt and an orange sign with a circled number six and a circled arrow right.

Graphic showing the correct sign placement points for Drop Point areas.
Drop Points
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To print order forms, click here for the PDFs.
Orange square-shaped sign with a circled arrow pointing to the right.
Guide
Sign
Number
Sign Size
W × H
Letter
Size
Color/Sheeting Quantity
(Specify)
FG-35 12" x 12" N/A Orange/Engineering Grade


Orange rectangular sign that reads Drop Point.  Between the words Drop and Point is a circled number six.
Guide
Sign
Number
Sign Size
W × H
Letter
Size
Color/Sheeting DROP POINT Number* Quantity
(Specify)
(Specify) (Circle One)
FG-36a 12" x 18" 2" Orange/
Engineering Grade
Blank
Sticker
Static Cling


Orange rectangular sign that reads, Drop Points 1, 2, 3 Left.  Drop Points 4, 5, 8 Right.
Guide
Sign
Number
Sign Size
W × H
Letter
Size
Color/Sheeting DROP POINT Number* Quantity
(Specify)
(Specify) (Circle One)
FG-36 24" x 18" 2" Orange/
Engineering Grade
Blank
Sticker
Static Cling


Orange rectangular sign that reads, Mile.
Guide
Sign
Number
Sign Size
W × H
Letter
Size
Color/Sheeting DROP POINT Number* Quantity
(Specify)
(Specify) (Circle One)
FD-10-3 6" x 12" 2" Orange/
Engineering Grade
Blank
Sticker
Static Cling

All DROP POINT signs are constructed on 4- to 5-mm corrugated plastic substrate.

*DROP POINT and MILE MARKER signs may be ordered blank or with numbers. Sticker or static cling numbers may be ordered that can be attached in the field. Indicate the type of numbers that are needed. Large permanent markers also may be used to write numbers on the signs.

Manufacturer: All signs must meet EM-7100-15 and MUTCD specifications.

Staffed Emergency Road Closures


Official traffic control points are established to stop traffic, limit congestion, expedite emergency traffic, exclude unauthorized vehicles, or protect the public. Use the TRAFFIC CONTROL POINT sign, in conjunction with a standard STOP sign, to designate an official traffic control point. Install the signs at the point where traffic must stop to be checked. Mount the TRAFFIC CONTROL POINT sign directly below the STOP sign.

Use appropriate closure signs on the barricade.

Photo of a three-tiered barricade with a sign on the middle tier that reads, Road Closed.

Graphic showing the correct placement of a road closure sign.
Staffed Emergency Road Closures
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To print order forms, click here for the PDFs.
Orange diamond-shaped sign that reads, Road Closed Ahead.
Warning
Sign Number Sign Size W × H Letter Size Message Color/Sheeting Fluorescent/ Diamond Grade Substrate* (Specify) Quantity (Specify)
W20-3 36" x 36" See MUTCD ROAD CLOSED AHEAD Orange
W20-4 36" x 36" See MUTCD ONE LANE ROAD AHEAD Orange
W3-4 36" x 36" See MUTCD BE PREPARED TO STOP Orange


Orange square-shaped sign that reads, XX MPH.
Advisory Speed Plaque
Sign Number Sign Size W × H Letter Size Color/Sheeting Fluorescent/ Diamond Grade Substrate* (Specify) Speed (Specify miles per hour) Quantity (Specify)
W13-1 24" x 24" See MUTCD Orange


Red octagon-shaped stop sign.
Regulatory
Sign Number Sign Size W × H Letter Size Color/Sheeting Fluorescent/ Diamond Grade Substrate* (Specify) Quantity (Specify)
R1-1 30" x 30" See MUTCD White on Red/ Type III


White rectangular-shaped sign with black text that reads, Traffic Control Point.
Regulatory
(See Traffic Control Point)
Sign Number Sign Size H × W Letter Size Color/Sheeting Fluorescent/ Diamond Grade Substrate* (Specify) Quantity (Specify)
EM-2 30" x 24" See MUTCD Black on White/ Type III
EM-3 30" x 24" See MUTCD Black on White/ Type III    
EM-5 24" x 30" See MUTCD Black on White/ Type III


White rectangular-shaped sign with black text that reads, Road Closed. Regulatory Sign Number Sign Size W × H Letter Size Color/Sheeting Fluorescent/ Diamond Grade Substrate* (Specify) Quantity (Specify)
R11-2 48" x 30" See MUTCD Black on White/ Type III


White rectangular-shaped sign with black text that reads, Road Closed Local Traffic Only.
Regulatory
Sign Number Sign Size W × H Letter Size Color/Sheeting Fluorescent/ Diamond Grade Substrate* (Specify) Quantity (Specify)
R11-4a 60" x 30" See MUTCD Black on White/ Type III


Orange and white three-tiered barricade sign.
Regulatory
Sign Number Length Letter Size Color/Sheeting Fluorescent/ Diamond Grade Substrate* (Specify) Quantity (Specify)
Type 3
Barricade
4' N/A Orange on White/
Type II
Orange and white single tier for a barricade. Orange and white single tier for a barricade. Orange and white single tier for a barricade.

*AL—Aluminum, HDO—High-Density Overlay, FG—Fiberglass, CP—Corrugated Plastic
Manufacturer: All signs must meet EM-7100-15 and MUTCD specifications.