Title
AN ACT CONCERNING DPW&T SNOW REMOVAL OPERATIONS REPORTING for the purpose of requiring the Director of the Department of Public Works and Transportation to report the department's snow removal operation plan to the Prince George’s County Council; to detail the information that shall be submitted within the snow removal operation plan; defining certain terms related to the snow removal operation plan; and to provide the timeframe which the report should be submitted to the Prince George’s County Council.
Background
Prince George's County and other surrounding jurisdictions experienced a snow storm during the week of January 6th, 2025. The first layer of snow was reported to have frozen over due to severe cold weather as a second layer of snow covered the ice. These conditions led to a strenuous and lengthy process of snow removal that hindered travel for many County residence. Members of the Prince George's County Council reported that constituents did not have proper snow treatment completed until a week after the initial snow storm. Further reports indicate that neither the County Council nor PGC311 had the proper operations information to relay to constituents. This bill aims to bridge the communication gap between DPW&T, the County Council, and PGC311 during future snow storms.