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2015 Historic Winter

Learn from Boston's historic snowstorms of 2015. Discover the challenges faced, lessons learned, and the importance of readiness. Visit www.cityofboston.gov/readyboston for more information.

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2015 Historic Winter

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  1. 2015 Historic Winter 110.6 inches Create A Plan • Make a Kit • Be Informed • Get Involved

  2. 4 Major Snowstorms Are you ready? Visit www.cityofboston.gov/readyboston.

  3. Progression of storms… February 2 January 29 February 9 February 17 Are you ready? Visit www.cityofboston.gov/readyboston.

  4. In 28 Days… • 94.4 inches of snow fell • 1 billion cubic feet of snow fell, more than twice the amount of dirt moved during all 15 years of the Big Dig project • PW plowed 295,000 miles – roughly 12 trips around the earth and removed 35,000 truckloads of snow from city streets • Mayor’s Hotline received 110,000 calls • Schools closed for 8 days • EOC open for 248 hours (24/7 operations) Are you ready? Visit www.cityofboston.gov/readyboston.

  5. Lessons Learned • Common Operating Picture Importance • Managing Public Expectations • Daily Press Releases and Mayoral briefings • Trash Collection Schedule • New PW Website • Not Enough Contractors • Hydrants • Mass Transit System • Dependency of COOP on Mass Transit Are you ready? Visit www.cityofboston.gov/readyboston.

  6. Lessons Learned • New Traffic Patterns • Urban Search & Rescue Teams • Fines • City Agencies • Commercial Fines • Shelter Issues Are you ready? Visit www.cityofboston.gov/readyboston.

  7. Snow Farms vs. Dumping into Harbor Are you ready? Visit www.cityofboston.gov/readyboston.

  8. The Aftermath Are you ready? Visit www.cityofboston.gov/readyboston.

  9. Questions Rene Fielding Rene.Fielding@Boston.gov Are you ready? Visit www.cityofboston.gov/readyboston.

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