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A panel of EOC and GIS personnel talk about recent joint projects utilizing existing technology to consolidate information and improve ability to make data-driven decisions during winter weather events. Data-driven decisions…
Extreme events are becoming more frequent and common during the winter season. Ranging from extreme cold and heavy snow to high winds and even freezing rain in warmer southern climates,…
Many municipalities must rely on employees who are not in maintenance roles or aren’t even in the public works department in order to run a successful snow program. As a…
Anti-icing with brines is generally not recommended around rain, but how does this extend to solid (pre-wetted) salt around freezing rain? This presentation will discuss recent experimental and modeling work…
From implementing new practices to trying new products or equipment, failures big and small happen on a daily basis. But how we choose to perceive and learn from these can…
Tungsten carbide is a critical component, in snowplows and pretty much every type of digging equipment (backhoes, graders, and lots more). Suddenly, the price of tungsten carbide (and thus of…
Mutual aid networks are a cornerstone of effective emergency management for public works agencies, enabling communities to respond more efficiently and recover more quickly from disasters. Our presenters will examine…
Accreditation could feel intimidating, and it was easy for agencies to get caught up in assumptions about how the process might differ based on size. However, the reality was that…
For smaller agencies, maintenance may be the most important piece of the fleet management puzzle, but some things are easy to overlook. Members of the Fleet Management Committee join this…
Managing the speed of traffic is a challenge for all roadway agencies, from local streets to major highways. Determining the most appropriate target speed for any section of roadway is…