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Tips for a Great Report
Add photos after submitting — use your report code to attach evidence. A photo is worth 1,000 words.
Be as specific as possible with the location — include cross streets, mile markers, or nearby landmarks.
Mention the approximate size — e.g. "12 inches wide, 4 inches deep" — to help crews prioritize repairs.
Share your report code so others can upvote — reports with more votes get faster attention.
Emergency? Call 911
If the road hazard poses an immediate risk to life — such as a missing manhole cover in a busy lane or a major structural collapse — please call 911 or your local emergency line immediately. Do not wait for online reporting.
