Public Works Department

1. Public Works Department Winter Weather Operations

2. Public Works Department Objective • Training • Preparations • Mapping • Workforce • Operations The purpose of this presentation is to familiarize the board and the public on the winter weather operations of the City of Raytown Public Works Department Topics of Discussion… • What can the public do? • Communication

3. Public Works Department Training • Policy & Procedure reviews • Snow Route review • Equipment operations • Chemical application • Weather Radar interpretation • Safety • Alternative Chemicals What actions has Public Works taken to ensure a smooth response to winter weather?

4. Public Works Department Preparations • Performed preventative maintenance on equipment • Calibrated Salt spreading equipment • Filled the salt barn • Updated weather forecasting service • Passive Vehicle GPS location What preparations has Public Works taken to ensure a smooth response to winter weather?

5. Workforce Public Works Department • 24 Hour Operations • Day shift and the Night shift • Day shift = 8 Employees + 1 Supervisor + 1 Mechanic • 6:00am to 6:00pm • Night Shift = 8 Employees + 1 Supervisor + 1 Mechanic • 6:00pm to 6:00am

6. Public Works Department Operations • During normal working hours… • Interpret weather radar and utilize weather service forecast to determine potential for upcoming winter weather events. Determine if 24 hour operations will be needed. • After normal business hours… • If weather conditions change unexpectedly the Police Department may contact a supervisor regarding street conditions.  The on call supervisor then assesses street conditions to determine the level or response necessary. • Emergency Snow Ordinance • Public Works would contact the Mayor or designee and declare appropriate actions. Public Works will also inform EOC Commander (Frank Stranimier) of any declarations.

7. Public Works Department Operations • Priority give to Police, Fire, and EMS • During snow/ice conditions, calls from the Police, Fire and EMS Departments regarding accidents, medical or other emergency situations are given top priority.  Upon request of the appropriate agency, the Street Maintenance Division will provide assistance as necessary.   • Street network clearing • The street network will be cleared in accordance with priorities established on snow operations maps for each section. • Progress will be monitored with passive GPS information. • Once snowfall has stopped… • Operations continue to perform post-storm clearing.  The goal of the Street Maintenance Division is to achieve bare pavement conditions on all streets within 36 hours after a storm event ends.

8. Public Works Department Operations • Other Duties… • City Hall Parking Lot • EMS Station • Emergency Calls by PD, Fire and EMS (if needed) • Haul off snow in Downtown Parking Area (if needed)

9. Public Works Department Winter Weather Events • What are factors that must be considered during a winter weather event? • Longevity • Intensity • Temperatures • Sunlight • Type of event

10. Public Works Department Winter Weather Events • What is an event? • Public Works considers an event to be any type of winter weather causing the streets to become dangerous for travel. • Freezing Rain • Sleet • Snow • How does Public Works monitor an event? • National Weather Service reports • National Weather Service Radar • Contracted weather service forecasts

11. Public Works Department Winter Weather Events

12. Public Works Department Challenges • Traffic • Stuck Vehicles • Parked Cars • Not only are the vehicles packing the snow, they are always trying to get around the dreaded “snow plow truck”. • Road Condition • Hills • Stopping Distances • Tree Limbs • Winter weather events are difficult for everyone, but try it with a 10’ snow plow and a 5 yard spreader loaded with 5-6 tons of salt. This gives a whole new meaning to the word “challenge”. • Breakdowns • Snow plow operations are the hardest thing you can put any truck through

13. Public Works Department What can you do as a Citizen? • Be Patient • Prioritize Vehicle Trips • No on-street parking

14. Public Works Department What can you do as a Citizen? Driveway 24 ft. 24 ft. • Helpful hints when shoveling your driveway (this will help reduce the amount of snow pushed back into your drive)… • Always shovel your drive to the right side. • Don’t just shovel to the curb. Clear an area 2’ past the end of your driveway. Watch For Traffic!!! • Shovel an area 2’ X 24’ up the street from your drive. Watch For Traffic!!! Driveway

15. Public Works Department Communication • During a winter weather event, staff will send e-mail notifications updating city hall and the police department of our progress. • To report a slick street: • During normal hours, contact Public Works Office at 737-6012. • After normal hours, phone the hotline at 737-6064.

16. Public Works Department Questions?