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• <br />In the event of breakdown (any location) during non-business hours, the <br />employee is to call (919) 732-8161, which is an administrative line at the <br />911 Center. The employee making the report will advise the <br />telecommunicator of their location and a telephone number at which they <br />can be contacted. The Motor Pool Supervisor or designee will contact the <br />employee within 30 minutes. <br />4. If the employee feels that their safety is threatened by staying with the <br />broken down vehicle, they should seek a safe haven or request, if <br />appropriate that law enforcement be in attendance until Motor Pool staff <br />or other assistance arrives. If the employee stays with the vehicle they <br />should lock all doors until assistance arrives. <br />5. An employee may not authorize any repairs to vehicles without advance <br />authorization from the Motor Pool Supervisor, Sheriff, County Manager, <br />Public Works Director, Purchasing Director or Department Head. <br />The Motor Pool staff will inspect any authorized repairs made to a vehicle prior to it <br />being placed back in service. <br />b. Flat Tires <br />An employee, at his or her own discretion, may change a flat tire or call Motor <br />Pool for assistance. <br />c. Accidents <br />Immediately following an accident and by the quickest means possible the <br />employee shall: <br />• .notify the law enforcement agency having jurisdiction over the area of <br />the accident; and <br />• notify their immediate supervisor or designee. <br />2. The employee may leave the scene of the accident only after he or she has <br />been advised to do so by the law enforcement officer responding to the <br />accident. <br />3.00 The employee is to refer to the card entitled "In the event of an accident" <br />located in the glove compartment of each vehicle for insurance <br />information that may be required by the law enforcement officer. <br />• <br />7 <br />