Ready for the snow
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Winter road maintenance preparation
Plow truck equipment calibration
Smart salting training and procedures
Public safety during snow removal
Areas of Interest (3)
- The transition of city maintenance vehicles from summer utility to winter readiness.
- City implementation of 'smart salting' technology to manage road chemical usage.
- Public outreach campaign focusing on driver behavior around active snowplows.
Notable Quotes (2)
We're trained in smart salting. So that just puts out how much salt the augur is turning, how much salt gets dumped out on the road.
Smart saltingDescribing new equipment calibration for road maintenance.
Slow down when you see a plow truck. Just make sure that we can do our job safely and effectively.
Public safetySafety plea to the public.
People (1)
Jeff VanleetCity of Blaine Street SpokespersonExplaining vehicle maintenance and snow removal safety procedures.
1 quote
Explaining vehicle maintenance and snow removal safety procedures.
“First plow of the season. We want to be safe and effective. So, just give us room.”
Public service announcement regarding road safety.
Places Mentioned
Blaine