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Tag Archives: ice

Minimizing the impact of ice

The Municipal Posted on September 24, 2014 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
salt brine phase diagram

Winter weather conditions in 2014 were devastating for many cities across North America. Cities like Atlanta, Ga., were crippled for days on end, incurring lost revenue in the millions. CBS News reported, “This season’s severe winter weather has cost the … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged anti, brine, deicing, eutectic, ice, impact of ice, salt, step, winter

Think change

The Municipal Posted on August 29, 2014 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
Providing protection from the elements as employees clear sidewalks of snow and ice defrays the burnout and fatigue that can lead to high personnel turnover. (Photo provided)

Equipment selection makes all the difference Ask any snow professional what the biggest challenge is concerning sidewalk management and you’ll hear that it’s retaining sidewalk crew members. “When we have a 12-hour snow storm, they just get burned out,” said … Continue reading →

Posted in Equipment | Tagged elements, Equipment, ice, operators, protection, sidewalk, sidewalks, snow

Snow conference destination: Ohio

The Municipal Posted on April 8, 2014 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
The Snow and Ice Management Association’s annual Snow and Ice Symposium presents not only the newest snow and ice removal equipment and methods, but provides a perspective on working with private winter weather contractors as well. (Photo provided)

Two events aimed at snow professionals are slated for separate Ohio cities in coming weeks. “The Show for Snow” On May 4–7, the Cincinnati chapter of the American Public Works Association will host its annual winter weather show and conference … Continue reading →

Posted in Conference / Expo | Tagged annual, cincinnati, ice, june, ohio, private, snow, winter

Winter-weather weary

The Municipal Posted on March 31, 2014 by Jodi MarlinAugust 2, 2023
Not only did winter come early this year, it came with a vengeance. Vienna, Va., was among the cities that ran out of salt and exceeded their budgets for the season. For 2014–15 Vienna will seek to add a road pre-treatment to its winter arsenal and for more CDL truck drivers to be trained in order to increase efficiency during severe weather. (Photo provided)

Nothing brings the South to a standstill like snow and ice. This winter, multiple, merciless rounds of both took Georgia, the Carolinas and their neighbors from a scene out of “Sweet Home Alabama” to something more akin to “The Day … Continue reading →

Posted in City / Town Management | Tagged city, department, emergency, ice, power, weather, winter

Snow and ice removal awareness

The Municipal Posted on November 30, 2013 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
CEO, Snow and Ice Management Association Inc.

In most cases snow and ice service providers operate as an invisible industry. Winter storms occur at any and all times, with the public’s main concern being that their local streets, highways or work parking lots have been serviced to … Continue reading →

Posted in Transportation | Tagged ice, industry, management, private, service, snow, storms, winter

SIMA 16th Annual Snow and Ice Symposium

The Municipal Posted on July 31, 2013 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
Snow and ice removal experts came together in Minneapolis, Minn., June 19–22 for the SIMA 16th Annual Snow and Ice Symposium.

The business of snow and ice brought professionals from across northern states to Minneapolis, Minn., June 19–22 for networking and to see the newest in removal equipment and treatment processes. At the SIMA 16th Annual Snow and Ice Symposium, Matt … Continue reading →

Posted in Conference / Expo | Tagged annual, business, Equipment, ice, june, snow

Monroe Eradicator

The Municipal Posted on May 13, 2012 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
www.monroetruck.com - Monroe Eradicator

Nothing breaks up ice or pre-conditions washboard gravel roads like the Monroe Eradicator! Packed snow and thick ice have no chance against Monroe’s Eradicator when paired with optional rotating carbide bits and hardened mounting board cutting edges. Monroe Truck Equipment … Continue reading →

Posted in Snapshots | Tagged eradicator, ice, monroe

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