Press Release for Immediate Release March 6, 2007 DDOT and DPW Gear Up for Upcoming Winter Storm Contact (Media Only): Erik Linden (DDOT) cell (202) 438-7719, Karyn LeBlanc (DDOT) cell (202) 497-4572, Linda Grant (DPW) cell: (202) 497-1080 (Washington, DC) The National Weather Service has issued a snow advisory for the District of Columbia in the early hours of Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. Crews from the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) and Department of Public Works (DPW) began pre-treating roadways with brine (a salt and water mixture) yesterday in anticipation of falling precipitation on Wednesday. Crews will operate tomorrow in a full deployment mode. Crews will initially focus on treating major roadways, bridges and overpasses then move to secondary roads and residential streets. Full deployment includes approximately 150 trucks and 450 total personnel working on storm operations. DDOT Director Emeka Moneme reminded drivers to take their time tomorrow. “Motorists should use extreme caution when driving tomorrow,” said Moneme. “We will do our part in treating roadways—and motorists need to do their part in driving carefully or taking public transportation instead of driving.” District residents and businesses are urged to clear their sidewalks to prevent injury to pedestrians and clear nearby catch basin openings to prevent flooding basements and other low-lying areas once the snow melts. Page 1 of 2      1  2