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Cary honors more than 400 employees for back-to-back winter-storm response
Summary
Cary leaders publicly thanked more than 400 employees — especially public works and emergency personnel — for extended shifts and emergency response during two consecutive winter storms, citing metrics such as plow hours, brine prepared and camera views.
Council recognized town employees for their response to two consecutive winter storms during the Feb. 5 meeting, highlighting public-works crews, emergency staff and communications teams for extended shifts and sustained operations.
Mayor Pro Tem Tim Bush opened the meeting with statistics supplied by staff: over 41,500 miles logged across operations, roughly 90,000 gallons of brine prepared, 75 plows and 28 spreaders used, about 18,500 staff hours across multiple 12‑hour shifts and more than 400 staff members participating. Staff also cited 225 social‑media updates, more than 10,000 views on live traffic cameras and about a dozen true weather‑related emergencies during the response period.
Chief Cooper formally recognized those staff in the chamber and thanked crews who worked overnight and in hazardous conditions, saying their efforts kept roads passable and essential services running. Several council members also praised staff performance and noted the response illustrated the value of investing in retention and personnel.
Council later discussed budget and personnel issues in separate agenda items, including the restoration of the merit pool. Officials said the storm response underscored staff dedication and informed their decision to restore compensation levels while they refine longer‑term staffing plans.
