Winter service in action: How to secure our streets for snow!

Winter service in action: How to secure our streets for snow!

On January 9, 2025, winter service in Northeim was activated due to an announced winter onset. At 6:30 a.m., the depot of Technical Services Northeim filled with life. Michael Ißmer, an experienced winter service driver with 35 years of professional experience, was ready in addition to a 13 -ton straw wagon.

The application planning prioritized the evacuation of main streets, access to hospitals, schools, kindergartens as well as sloping roads and bridges. A total of four large vehicles, six small vehicles and 13 platform vehicles are available. 37 employees from the fields of infrastructure and cemetery are in action to cope with the snowfall and ensure security on the streets, as northeim-jetzt.de reported.

operational strategy and challenges

Before the snowfall, salt was scattered on the main roads to prevent ice formation. In strong frost, liquid salt, known as brine, was used, while in extreme conditions it was sometimes dispensed with. The snowfall started at 8 a.m.; At first light, then poet, which led to the fact that side streets became slippery. The employees were used with both tractors and on foot. Large vehicles took care of the main roads, while small tugs were responsible for smaller paths and sidewalks.

The evacuation of access to schools, kindergartens, hospitals and bus lines was very priority. Some employees were new to winter service and received instructions from the more experienced colleagues. At 12:30 p.m. Ißmer returned to the depot while the thaw adjusted. Snow is expected for the end of the week.

like plan-vorlage.com , it is important for municipalities and companies to create a winter service plan that regulates the organization of winter service. This includes the definition of responsibilities for the space of snow and sprinkling salt to ensure the safety on streets and sidewalks and to avoid accidents through black ice or snow.

-transmitted by West-Ost-Medien

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