City of Arlington
Prepares Streets and Bridges for Icy Conditions
by Cheryel Carpenter
November 27, 2001
The City of Arlington is preparing for icy road conditions forecast
to hit the Metroplex later tonight and Wednesday.
Beginning
at midnight tonight, crews from the Street Division will work throughout the
night until 9 a.m. Wednesday, sanding bridges and overpasses in Arlington.
Priority areas include bridges over Interstate 20, Interstate 30, Texas
Highway 360, Division Street and Pioneer Parkway (State Highway 303).
According
to Street Superintendent Bill Bateman, the City will deploy four dump trucks
with sand inserts. Two additional pickup mounted spreaders will be used to
distribute magnesium chloride, a chemical used to melt ice. Sand will also
be distributed on major intersections once all the bridges are complete.
The
Street Division reminds motorist who must travel during icy road conditions
to maintain a safe distance between vehicles and allow plenty of time to
reach the intended destination.
In
the event there is a severe winter storm or blizzard that interrupts power
and electricity, the City of Arlington could activate its Emergency
Operations Center.
For
more information, contact the City of Arlington Street Division at
817-459-5434 or monitor local radio and television news reports.
How to Prepare for
Cold Weather
Allow
hot and cold water to drip from inside faucets.
- Open
cabinet doors under sinks to expose pipes to heat within the house.
- Wrap
exposed exterior pipes and faucets with foam insulation or newspaper.
- Remove
garden hoses from outside faucets.
Cover
all openings around the foundation.
- When
out of town for an extended time, turn off water to the house and open
faucets to reduce pressure.
- Bring
plants inside. Use a sheet or blanket to cover plants that must remain
outside.
- Bring
pets inside. For pets that must remain outside, provide adequate shelter
that is elevated and facing away from the wind.
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