What You Can Do To Stop Sign Vandalism	Contact Numbers
Talk about the consequences with friends and family and tell them you think it hurts innocent people	WASCO COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 541-296-5491
If you find any signs, contact your local road department or law enforcement	WASCO COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT 541-296-5454
Report all missing or vandalized signs as soon as possible to your local Law Enforcement	NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH PROGRAM CONTACT BOB HOFFMAN, 541-296-5185

Destroy A Sign Destroy A Life	Save Signs Save Lives	Steal A Sign Steal A Life
There were over 100 stop, yield, warning, and destination signs removed or seriously damaged in Wasco County last year.	Sign vandalism has become a major problem in Wasco County. Removing and defacing signs cause:	Why vandalize signs? Some of the reasons that are given:
In Wasco County last year, the cost to repair those signs was over $5200.	Increased accidents	For fun and excitement;
In the United States last year, one out of every 10 signs was either defaced or mutilated.	Emergency vehicles to be delayed;	Recycle the signs for money;
The yearly cost of sign vandalism in the United States is $50 million.	Confusion to motorists;and	Poke fun at a rival school; and;
	Increase cost to taxpayer.	Wanted one for my room. What are the Consequences?
		Someone else gets hurt, maybe someone you know and love;
		Recyclers will not pay to stolen signs; and
		Stealing or vandalizing a sign is a misdemeanor.