Every three hours in the U.S., a person or vehicle is hit by a train. If you are ever stuck at a railroad crossing, or there’s and accident or any other situation where the railroad tracks are blocked find the blue sign and call.

Every crossing in the US has a blue sign like the one in picture.

1) Call the phone number on the blue sign.

2) Give the person answering the unique crossing identification number.

3) Tell them the tracks are blocked, and they need to stop all trains.

If there is enough warning time, making that phone call can save lives. Visit Operation Lifesaver website for more information about railroad crossing safety.