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Revision as of 17:23, 10 January 2013

Recommended elements of a community snow management plane
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Plan Element Recommended Practices
Formalize snow removal and disposal goals and objectives (action steps) Adopt community snow removal and disposal goals and objectives so citizens know what to expect under certain conditions; clarify intent of wiser salt use
Develop plowing and removal/ redistribution plan Formalize goals and objectives into an action plan that clearly delineates steps that will be taken under different snow and ice scenarios; target problem areas (such as ice formation)
Salt/Mixed Sand-Salt Storage
Characterization of storage areas Identify areas where both public and private salt and salt-sand mixes are accumulated and stored, and the characteristics of these areas, such as:
  • surface of storage area
  • containment and cover
  • method of operation
  • drainage pattern
Cover exposed chemicals Provide a small containment shelter with full coverage and a 3” lip to stop small flow from even leaving the storage pile. For larger operations, full coverage of both storage and mixing areas, and removal of unused pre-mixed sand/salt back into covered storage is recommended
Chemical Application Practices
Identify the amount and manner of salt use Determine the volume of salt being used, by whom, and where they are storing and applying it
Identify training programs for salt handlers Institute formal training program for all loaders and applicators
Specify methods used to minimize salt application rate Develop protocol for promotion of less salt use through driver training, equipment calibration and maintenance, pre-wetting techniques, antiicing, sand mixing
Initiate record keeping system to track application rates by route and driver Develop log system to track the amount of salt applied by each dri
Opportunities for BMP Adaptation
Map surface water drainage system and BMPs designed to handle runoff Examine existing drainage maps to determine where chloride-laden meltwater runoff will go; identify sensitive water bodies; and assess the effectiveness of BMPs to treat snowmelt runoff
Upgrade BMPs if needed Identify problem BMPs that could be preventing adequate runoff treatment and program to manage them better