FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 5, 2021

MEDIA CONTACTS

Tanisha Jumper, Media and Communications, tjumper@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5152

Stacy Ellifritt, Media and Communications, stacy.ellifritt@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2005

Annual Snow and Ice Training Scheduled November 8 – 9

The City of Tacoma’s Street Operations Division is holding its annual snow and ice training on Monday, November 8, and Tuesday, November 9, between 7:30 AM to 4 PM each day. During this time frame, emergency snow vehicles will be dispatched for crews to experience operating these vehicles along snow routes and around traffic.

During a snowstorm event, City crews plow and de-ice streets on a priority level, starting with primary arterial streets and then followed by secondary and auxiliary routes. The time required to clear these routes depends on the intensity of a particular snowstorm and how much snow or ice accumulates.

For more information on winter preparedness and to view the snow routes map, visit cityoftacoma.org/InclementWeather.

MEDIA PHOTO OPPORTUNITY:

When: Monday, November 8, from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

What: Driver training on rigging and operation of snow and ice equipment.

Where: Streets Operations Division, 2324 South C St., Tacoma, WA 98402.

Who: Opportunity to interview with Public Works Assistant Street Division Manager Matt Fengler.

COVID-19 Protocols: Media interested in participating in the photo opportunity will need to check in at the front desk of Street Operations by ringing the doorbell, and a staff member will come to greet them. All visitors are asked to follow COVID-19 protocols of wearing a mask and practicing social distancing.

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