Dust Storms

Dust Detection sign

6/11/2021

Dust detection system ready for action this monsoon season

Monsoon Awareness Week starts next week and ADOT is ready for when the dust swirls.

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I-10 Interstate 10

3/24/2021

ADOT’s dust detection system named as a ‘Gamechanger’

X-band Radar 3 Long Range Dust Detection Sensor

11/4/2020

Dust detection and warning system tracks its first season

Though 2020 had a 'nonsoon,' it did give us a good trial for our innovative new dust detection and warning system on Interstate 10 between Phoenix and Tucson.

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dust detection system

Arizona Management System (AMS)

John Walradt mixing

6/29/2020

Contest names ADOT's dust storm ditty

http://azdot.gov/adotkids A few enterprising ADOT employees have found a new way to spread the word about dust-storm safety, but they need your help to finish it!

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Pull Aside Stay Alive

Pull Aside Stay Alive

6/19/2020

QUIZ: Are you prepared for dust storms?

Dust storm season will soon be upon us. Do you know what you should do if you encounter one while driving?

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Pull Aside Stay Alive

6/15/2020

Monsoon Awareness Week brings reminder to “Pull Aside, Stay Alive”

Dust detection sign from 1976

7/8/2019

Driving Safety Home: Agency has long history of dust storm safety efforts

Building on efforts across the decades, we’re working on a dust detection and warning system on I-10 near the community of Picacho.

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Dust storm moved down the freeway

6/11/2019

From the Director: Don’t let dust get in your eyes

It's almost monsoon season, which also means dust storms. Our director shares his thoughts about safe driving during this time of year.

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From the Director

6/10/2019

Drivers: Do you know what to do when confronted with a dust storm?

Stormy weather

7/16/2018

Driving Safety Home: Being prepared for summer weather can make all the difference

Summer has arrived. From extreme temperatures to extremely strong storms, we all need to know how to handle summer in Arizona.

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Driving Safety Home

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