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Emergency Medical Services: What It Means & What To Do

Emergency Medical Services (D9-13) - rectangle blue with white service sign: Emergency medical services (EMS) are available nearby

MUTCD CodeD9-13

CategoryService Signs

ShapeRectangle

ColorBlue with white

What Does the Emergency Medical Services Mean?

Emergency medical services (EMS) are available nearby.

About This Sign

This sign with the Star of Life symbol indicates that emergency medical services, such as an ambulance station or urgent care, are accessible.

Commonly Confused With

Hospital (D9-2) - rectangle blue with white service sign: A hospital or emergency medical facility is nearby

Hospital

D9-2

Other Service Signs

Rest Area (D5-1) - rectangle blue with white service sign: A rest area with facilities is ahead

Rest Area

D5-1

Hospital (D9-2) - rectangle blue with white service sign: A hospital or emergency medical facility is nearby

Hospital

D9-2

Camping (D9-3) - rectangle blue with white service sign: A campground or camping area is available nearby

Camping

D9-3

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