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As a result of today’s weather forecast, Indy Snow Force has activated its snow removal and ice control plan.  Meteorologists are predicting that the rain will turn into snow this afternoon with ¼ to 1 inch of snow accumulations. In order to stay ahead of the weather system, the first shift of 75 Indy Snow Force drivers reported to work today at 11:00 a.m.

All of the DPW salt barns are full. Indy Snow Force has loaded the trucks with salt and the drivers are ready to hit the streets.  We created a plan that includes monitoring the weather and dropping salt only if it’s necessary. Indy Snow Force will plow more than 6,000 lane miles of the City’s primary and secondary streets.  It may take up to two hours to plow a single snow route.  Some snow can accumulate on a lane, before trucks rerun the route.  We encourage drivers to be careful, reduce their speed and allow ample time to arrive at their designation and give Indy Snow Force drivers plenty of room to salt and plow the streets.

The weather forecast calls for additional snow during the late evening hours. We will maintain the call out of 75 drivers when shift changes tonight at 11:00 p.m.  The second shift will continue to plow snow as necessary during the overnight hours.

The 100 Best Award winning Indianapolis Fleet Services (IFS) Division will provide maintenance support as needed.

SPECIAL ASSISTANCE
Citizens with disabilities, or those who may need medical, or health--related assistance, such as transportation, or medication pick-up, should please contact Connect 2 Help at 211, or 926 – HELP (926 – 4357). Residents may also visit www.Connect2Help.org for more information.
 
Residents can learn more about our efforts on the City’s website at Indy.gov/indysnowforce or by following us on twitter @indysnowforce.


Mark Warner
Mayor's Neighborhood Liaison/DMD
Office of Mayor Greg Ballard - City of Indianapolis
Mark.Warner@indy.gov  P:(317) 327-5380  C: (317) 429-7807