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Media Advisory
For immediate release:
January 27, 2022
For more information contact:
Paulette L. Jones
Public Information Officer
Prince George’s County
Department of Public Works and Transportation
Office: (301) 883-5600
Cell: (240) 712-0298
Prince George’s County Prepares for Winter Storm with Pretreatment of Roadways throughout the County
Largo, MD – Prince George’s County’s Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW&T) will mobilize for another winter storm that is expected to impact the region on Friday, January 28th, continuing into Saturday morning. AccuWeather predicts snow will arrive after 2 p.m. and is expected to end with gale force winds. DPW&T staff and crews will run a safe Full Operation initially, adjusting operations as deemed necessary.
To ensure the safety of our men and women, DPW&T will continue to utilize the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) COVID-19 best practices during this event, practicing social distancing and using proper personal protective equipment (PPE). Staff and crews will communicate via virtual platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft teams.
“DPW&T crews have already started the pretreatment of the primary and major collector roadways throughout the County. We would like to remind residents to stay off the roads during inclement weather if possible, and to not abandon their vehicles,” said Acting Director, Martin L. Harris.
Residents are also reminded to encourage their neighbors to park on the same side of the street to ensure accessibility for the snowplows. During winter events routes are prioritized for service by the following categories: primary, secondary, and residential. Primary and secondary roads are serviced first to ensure that public safety and emergency vehicles can travel. Also, please wait 48 hours after snowfall has ended before reporting concerns regarding untreated roadways to 3-1-1.
Don’t forget to check out our Snow Summit presentation to help you navigate this winter season safely. View it at https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/DocumentCenter/View/38742/Snow-Summit-Presentation-2021-PDF. For more information, contact Paulette Jones, Public Information Officer at (240) 712-0298. Additionally, find more information on our website at https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/1002/Public-Works-Transportation, or follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/PGCountyDPWT.
For updates on the "The Bus" during winter weather events, check PGC Connect at https://map.pgcwifi.com. It provides real-time route tracking and important service alerts for public transit and drivers. If you do not need to travel during this event, please stay off the roads. Be well and be safe!
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