CINCINNATI – Department of Public Services (DPS) crews are preparing to respond to the snowfall forecasted for the Cincinnati area Thursday afternoon.  Per the National Weather Service, a chance of snow is possible after 11 a.m.  Very cold air is expected Thursday night into Friday. Wind chills are going to be around zero degrees Friday morning.

Mayor Aftab Pureval said, “In advance of tomorrow’s expected snow, our Public Service workers are working around the clock to pre-treat the streets. Thanks to these dedicated workers, we will be prepared with the resources and the plan to respond effectively. Please stay safe and exercise caution as weather updates continue.”

 

DPS Crews will go into 12-hour shifts beginning Thursday morning to monitor weather conditions and treat roadways as necessary. DPS crews will work to ensure local roadways remain safe and passable throughout the day and into the evening commute.

 

Motorists are reminded to exercise caution while on the road during winter weather events. With low temperatures, slick spots are possible in areas prone to black ice – including bridges, tunnels, hills and underpasses.  Residents are also encouraged to utilize off street parking when available.

 

The City of Cincinnati will post regular social media updates related to winter operations throughout the duration of the winter weather event. Residents are able to track real-time winter operations data via the City of Cincinnati’s CincyInsights Snow Plow Tracker.  The interactive website shows where snow vehicles have already been, when a vehicle was on a particular street, and the distance covered by snow vehicles since the start of the winter weather event.

 

Residents may report urgent matters and customer service requests to the City by visiting www.5916000.com or by utilizing the 311Cincy mobile app.

 

For more information on Cincinnati’s winter operations program, please visit www.cincinnati-oh.gov/winter and follow DPS on Twitter and Facebook. To schedule an interview, please contact (513) 352-NEWS.

 

Quick Facts:

 

The City of Cincinnati has the following resources on hand:

-       24,000 tons of salt

-       19,000 gallons of calcium chloride

-       8,500 gallons of beet juice

-       58,500 gallons of brine

-       78 pieces of equipment

 

Helpful Reminders to Drivers:

 

-     Give Crews Space to Work. Please provide ample space between vehicles and crews, allowing them to do its job.

-      Utilize Off-Street Parking. Parked vehicles along roadways are a major deterrent for crews when clearing snow and ice.

-     Keep an Emergency Kit Ready. Pack an emergency vehicle kit, including a blanket, socks, cell phone, batteries, flashlights, and snacks while driving in winter conditions. It’s always better to be overly prepared while traveling in uncertain weather.

-    Extend Caution While Traveling. Even at temperatures above freezing, if weather conditions are wet, you might encounter ice on exposed roadways like bridges, underpasses or hills. Allow more room to brake, when traveling during the winter  season.

-        Slow Down!

 

 

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