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Egg Harbor Township credits public works and volunteers for storm response; crews continue road and pothole repairs
Summary
Officials and staff reported that crews ran 12-hour rotations clearing roughly 17 inches of snow and handling downed trees and power lines; the committee praised public works, volunteer firefighters and dispatchers while noting ongoing pothole and equipment needs.
Township officials credited public works crews, volunteer firefighters and dispatchers for an extensive emergency response after a late winter storm that produced about 17 inches of snow and near-whiteout conditions.
A memo read at the committee meeting cited Public Works Director Al Simerson’s figures: crews ran roughly 20 plow units in 12-hour rotating shifts for nearly four days, cleared primary roadways first and opened a warming center for residents without power. "Our operational goal during the…
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