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Montgomery County urges cautious salt use, explains 3-1-1 and Alert Montgomery ahead of heavy snow
Summary
County environmental staff warned that road salt is effective only in a limited temperature range, can harm infrastructure and waterways, and urged residents to report large salt deposits through 3-1-1 and to register for Alert Montgomery ahead of an expected historic snow.
Marcela Rodríguez Villagrán, host of the county’s Spanish-language program En Sintonía, said Montgomery County is preparing for a forecasted heavy snow and urged residents to follow official guidance for deicing and alerts.
Ana Arriaza, communications manager in the county’s environmental protection office, told listeners to remove snow before applying deicers and to read product instructions carefully. “La sal... de 15 a 32 grados le va a ayudar,” Arriaza said, warning that salt is ineffective at…
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