Montgomery County Officials Announce Neighborhood Roads Plowed; Ask for Public's Help in Identifying Missed Streets

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Contact: Esther Bowring, 240-777-6530
John Thompson, 240-777-ROAD

For Immediate Release (January 27, 2000)

Montgomery County Officials Announce Neighborhood Roads Plowed; Ask for
Public's Help in Identifying Missed Streets

Within 24 hours after the last snowflake fell, every street in the County was plowed, Montgomery County officials announced today. Snowplow crews mobilized Monday night and worked around the clock keeping major roadways open. They began tackling neighborhood streets early Wednesday morning.

"I am very proud of the County snow crews who, despite very short notice, worked extremely hard and put in incredibly long hours to make sure that the roads are plowed and safe," said County Executive Douglas M. Duncan. "While there still may be some areas that need additional attention, we did a good job of getting people out of their neighborhoods as soon as possible."

Duncan also commented that only a few years ago, a foot of snow would have immobilized the community for a week. After the 1996 blizzard that hit the region, the County's Department of Public Works and Transportation conducted a comprehensive analysis to improve snow removal operations. The department enhanced snow crew training, added trucks, increased the number of snowplow routes, added contractors, and implemented other measures that have increased efficiency and improved service delivery.

"While I'm pleased with the effort of our employees during this snow event, we always strive to do better. We will evaluate our performance during this past storm to find better and faster ways to clear the snow from County roadways," said Duncan.

Today, snowplow crews are working to improve the condition of neighborhood roads, doing additional sanding and salting, and checking to ensure that no streets were missed.

Residents are encouraged to call 240-777-ROAD to report any roads that need additional attention from snow removal crews.

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