Edgar Maddison Welch traveled from North Carolina to Washington, D.C., in 2016 and fired shots in Comet Ping Pong restaurant, acting on a conspiracy theory that had spread online. A homeless man suspected of attempting to start a fire with a “flamethrower” was bundled to the ground and zip-tied by Angelenos as wildfires continued to spread.

Our main focus will be on high-traffic spots like the I-55 and I-40 bridges, as well as the I-40 flyover,” a TDOT spokesperson said.

The preparations to make our roads safe are already underway. TDOT regional communications officer Mark Nagi shares how the agency is preparing.