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Prince George's County readies snow response as multi-day storm approaches
Summary
DPW&T briefed the TIEE committee on expanded contracting, updated tracking and clarified 311 protocols ahead of a predicted multi‑day storm; deputies said primary roads are the first priority and the county has increased contractor truck capacity.
The county's Department of Public Works and Transportation told the Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment (TIEE) committee it has stepped up preparations for a predicted multi‑day snow event, including extended contracting, additional equipment and clarified public reporting protocols. Director Johnson led the briefing and said DPW&T had already begun pretreatment operations.
DPW&T framed its operational posture by levels, from a light "snowflake" salting response up to full multi‑day plowing and blizzard responses. Director Johnson said the agency must follow a fixed sequence: "The primary roads must be done first," explaining that primary routes carry emergency vehicles and commerce and therefore cannot be delayed.
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