What should be done if you encounter an obstacle during your planned response route?

Choosing to take the alternate route when encountering an obstacle during your planned response is the best course of action. This approach ensures that you maintain the safety and efficiency of your response efforts. Obstacles can impede progress and potentially put individuals at risk, so selecting an alternative route allows for continuous movement toward the emergency without unnecessary delays or risks.

Taking an alternate route can also help to avoid situations where you may have to make sudden stops or evaluate the obstacle extensively, which could waste valuable time and resources. It is crucial in emergency responses to adapt to changing conditions while remaining focused on getting to the scene as effectively as possible.