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OCTOBER 2009
COUNTY OF WASHTENAW
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2009-2010
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SNOW EMERGENCY PLAN
OCTOBER 2009
I. PURPOSE 3
V. AGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES 5
A. Michigan State Police - Post #26 5
B. Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office 5
C. Washtenaw County Sheriff Emergency Services 6
D. Michigan National Guard 6
E. Snow Public Information Officer 7
F. Washtenaw County Road Commission 7
G. Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services 8
H. American Red Cross 8
I. Ann Arbor Police Department 8
J. Ann Arbor Office of Emergency Management 9
K. Ann Arbor Public Schools 9
L. Ann Arbor Transportation Authority 9
M. Other Jurisdictions within Washtenaw County 9
VI. ATTACHMENT A 10
WASHTENAW COUNTY FAN-OUT LIST
VII. ATTACHMENT B 11
ANN ARBOR POLICE DEPARTMENT FAN-OUT SYSTEM
VIII. ATTACHMENT C 12
CRITERIA FOR NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BULLETINS
AND WINTER WEATHER TERMINOLOGY
IX. ATTACHMENT D 14
SNOW EMERGENCY COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP & MAILING LIST
X. ATTACHMENT E 21
NEWS RELEASE STANDARD FORM
XI. ATTACHMENT F 22
COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION CRITICAL ROUTES
XII. ATTACHMENT G 23
2009-2010 ROAD COMMMISSION WINTER MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES
XIII. ATTACHMENT H
2009-2010 WISD INCLEMENT WEATHER PHONE LIST 26
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SNOW EMERGENCY PLAN
OCTOBER 2009
I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this plan is to specify the procedures to be followed by all involved agencies to
ensure the safety of the public during a snow emergency.
The Washtenaw County Snow Emergency Council is comprised of concerned public service
agencies operating within the County of Washtenaw. These include but are not limited to Road
Commission and street departments, news media, school districts, fire and police departments,
and Emergency Services Division. The purpose of establishing the Council is to coordinate the
emergency response of public service agencies when winter weather may threaten the health
and safety of the public.
The expeditious movement of traffic and the safety of citizens being the primary purpose of the
Council, it is the intent of the Council to not only handle the clearance of streets and highways,
and the responsibility to respond to emergency requests for services, but to provide coordinated
public information on the condition of local streets and highways.
The Snow Emergency Council for the County of Washtenaw consists of representatives from:
Government Agencies:
Ann Arbor Office of Emergency Management Ypsilanti Police, Fire, & Public Works
Ann Arbor Police & Fire Departments Ypsilanti Township Fire Department
Ann Arbor Public Schools Ypsilanti Township Residential Services
Ann Arbor Township Fire Dept.
Ann Arbor Transportation Authority News Media
Ann Arbor City Transportation Dept.
Augusta Township Fire Dept. WAAM
Chelsea Police Dept. WUOM
Chelsea Area Fire Authority WEMU
Dexter Area Fire and Public Works Departments WSDS
Eastern Michigan University Public Safety WPXD TV
Manchester Fire Department WDEO
Michigan Department of Transportation WTKA / WQKL / WWWW / WLBY
Michigan State Police EMD and Post #26 Comcast
Milan Police, Fire, and Public Works Departments Annarbor.com
Michigan National Guard Ann Arbor Observer
Northfield Township Police & Fire Departments Heritage Newspapers, Inc
Pittsfield Township Public Safety Community Television Network
Salem Township Fire Department Manchester Chronicle
Saline Police and Fire Departments
Scio Township Fire Department Other Agencies:
Superior Township Fire Dept.
University of Michigan Department of Safety Huron Valley Ambulance, Inc.
Washtenaw Central Dispatch Authority Washtenaw Chapter of the American Red Cross
Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office The Salvation Army
Emergency Services Division
Washtenaw County Road Commission
Washtenaw County R.A.C.E.S.
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A. Travelers Advisory
Roads are snow and/or ice covered. Hazardous driving conditions are possible with traffic
moving at reduced speed. Motorists are urged to use caution and allow for an
extended drive time.
Very hazardous driving conditions exist with heavy snow or ice, drifting, or limited visibility.
Traffic is moving at reduced speeds with major highways being maintained in fair condition,
but local roads may be impassable. Motorists are urged that if they must drive, use
extreme care and allow for a significant drive time.
Extremely hazardous driving conditions exist on major highways and roads with heavy snow
and/or ice, severe drifting and/or extremely limited visibility. The majority of local roads may
be impassable. Traffic is stalling in some areas, and the storm is expected to continue or
worsen. The entire road system may become completely unusable. Motorists are urged
not to drive.
NOTE: A "Snow Condition Red" is the county and/or city's request to the Michigan
Department of Transportation for freeway system closure when unable to maintain at least
one lane for travel, with traffic becoming stalled and vehicles abandoned.
Should Washtenaw County or City of Ann Arbor declare a local state of emergency, the
Chair of the Board of Commissioners or Mayor of the City of Ann Arbor may order travel
restrictions on secondary and local roads.
A. Notification
When the conditions in a jurisdiction reach any of the three phases, the local public safety or
policy agency of that jurisdiction will notify the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office
Emergency Services Division (Washtenaw Central Dispatch can reach Emergency Services
Division during off hours.)
B. Travelers Advisory
The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Services Division will assess the local
report as well as current regional weather conditions and the forecast. If the current
conditions meet with the Travelers Advisory criteria set forth in this plan and there have
been no winter weather advisories, watches or warnings previously issued by the National
Weather Service, Emergency Services will initiate the Washtenaw County Emergency
Fanout List and issue a Travelers Advisory. The Ann Arbor City Emergency Management
Director or Police Shift Lieutenant may issue the advisory for the City of Ann Arbor if
conditions warrant.
The Emergency Services Division will then initiate the Washtenaw County Emergency
Fanout List. The County’s Emergency Operations Center will be partially activated. All
agencies should submit hourly reports of road conditions including any impassable roads
and any local effects such as power failures until the emergency is over. The Ann Arbor City
Emergency Management Coordinator, in conjunction with the Police Shift Lieutenant, may
issue a Snow Condition Yellow for the City of Ann Arbor if conditions warrant.
The Sheriff Emergency Services Division Director or designee will assess the local report as
well as current weather conditions and forecasts. If current conditions meet with, or may
soon meet with the Snow Condition Red criteria, the County Emergency Services Division
Director will consult with the MSP 26 Post Commander, Road Commission management,
City of Ann Arbor Emergency Management Coordinator, Sheriff, and Chair of the Board of
Commissioners or County Administrator to reach a consensus.
The Emergency Services Division will then initiate the Washtenaw County Emergency
Fanout List. The county’s Emergency Operations Center will be fully activated. All agencies
should submit hourly reports of road conditions including any impassable roads and any
local effects such as power failures until the emergency is over. The Ann Arbor City
Emergency Management Coordinator may consult with the Mayor or City Administrator to
issue a Snow Condition Red for the City of Ann Arbor and/or activate the Ann Arbor
Emergency Operations Center if conditions warrant.
Should the County or Ann Arbor City declare a local state of emergency, the Chair of the
Board of Commissioners or Mayor of the City of Ann Arbor may order travel restrictions on
secondary and local roads.
In a Snow Condition Red, all pertinent information concerning local conditions will be
forwarded to the Public Information Officer when the County EOC is activated. The Public
Information Officer will prepare and release the information to the news media.
V. AGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Post Commander or designee must be available for consultation with the County
Emergency Services Division Director and Road Commission management when conditions
approach “Snow Condition Yellow” and “Snow Condition Red” criteria. During Snow
Condition Red conditions, MSP 26 should send a representative to the Washtenaw County
Emergency Operations Center to coordinate activities.
1. Assign a representative from the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office to the County
EOC during “Snow Condition Yellow” and “Snow Condition red”.
3. During "Snow Condition Red", provide rescue assistance to stranded motorists using
available four-wheel drive vehicles.
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1. Maintain 24-hour alert contact with the National Weather Service Forecast Office in
White Lake, MI. Initiate Emergency Fanout List including Quick-Call radio broadcast
for Winter Weather Advisories, Watches, and Warnings; and High Wind Advisories,
Watches and Warnings.
3. Periodically re-evaluate snow conditions to determine if and when to put into effect a
"Snow Condition Yellow" or “Snow Condition Red.”
4. Partially or fully activate the County EOC upon initiation of "Snow Condition Yellow" or
“Snow Condition Red”
7. Ask the Chair of the Board of Commissioners to declare a "Local State of Emergency"
during a “Snow Condition Red”. The declaration will be transmitted to MSP requesting
the assistance of the Michigan National Guard or other resources required.
8. Advise hosting Fire Departments that the National Guard has been requested.
9. Lodging and meals for the National Guard unit assigned to the Washtenaw County
Service Center will be provided by Emergency Services Division and/or Sheriff’s
Department.
11. Central Dispatch will implement the Fanout List when requested.
1. When a State of Emergency has been declared by the Governor and National Guard
units are activated locally, the units will be assigned to the following locations:
2. National Guard units will assist in performing emergency missions that cannot be
handled by the local emergency service agencies.
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3. National Guard units stationed at the above locations will consist of six (6) men, one (1)
supervisor, plus a vehicle per shift. They will be assigned on an eight (8) hour shift
basis (3 shifts). Guard units will be fueled at the Armory when not assigned to work, if
at all possible.
4. Local Public Safety Agencies will be responsible for providing lodging, food, and
communication for the National Guard units that have been assigned to their area.
5. Special Situations:
1. The Snow Public Information Officer will be contacted when a "Snow Condition Yellow"
is issued. The PIO will be responsible for compilation and release of information to the
various media during a “Snow Condition Red”. In the event the Snow Public
Information Officer is unavailable, the Alternate Snow Public Information Officer will be
contacted.
2. Collect travel condition information and prepare a press release utilizing the standard
format (see Attachment E).
3. Washtenaw County EOC will contact broadcasters via the Quick Call radio system.
2. Advise the County Emergency Services Division when "Snow Condition Yellow" criteria
is reached in any portion of the County.
3. Assist in coordinating snow removal operations from the Washtenaw County EOC
during a Snow Condition Red.
4. Advise the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Services Division when
“Snow Condition Red” criteria are reached in any portion of the County.
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1. Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services personnel will be notified by the Washtenaw
County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Services Division when a "Travelers Advisory" is put
into effect.
2. During a "Travelers Advisory", available RACES personnel will monitor radio traffic and
report road and weather conditions periodically to the Washtenaw County EOC during
operating hours or to the National Weather Service.
3. When a "Snow Condition Yellow” or “Red” is put into effect, the group will do the
following:
a. Assign Net Control operators to coordinate road and weather reports on the
Washtenaw Winter Storm Net, and coordinate the RACES 4-Wheel Drive Team if
activated by the Emergency Services Division.
b. RACES 4-Wheel Drive Team personnel will assist with rescuing stranded
motorists and with transportation of medical personnel for emergent situations
when activated and as directed by the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office
Emergency Services Division.
c. RACES operators in the field will report road and weather conditions periodically
to the County EOC or Washtenaw Winter Storm Net, if activated.
1. When advised of a "Snow Condition Yellow”, the Red Cross Emergency Services
Director or designee may report to the County EOC.
3. Public Safety personnel, in extenuating circumstances, may request food supplies from
the Washtenaw County Chapter of the American Red Cross.
2. Activate Ann Arbor's fan-out system when any snow alert is put into effect or changed.
3. Notify the Snow Public Information Officer when "Snow Condition Yellow" is put into
effect or changed and give hourly condition reports during "Snow Condition Yellow” and
“Red."
4. Coordinate with the Ann Arbor Emergency Management Coordinator and with other city
departments.
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3. If a “Local State of Emergency” has been declared by the Mayor, the declaration will be
transmitted to MSP requesting assistance of the National Guard.
1. Upon receiving fan-out information on snow conditions, extend the information to Ann
Arbor Public and parochial schools.
2. Notify the Snow Public Information Officer regarding whether schools will be open or
closed and any changes in bus schedules.
3. Ann Arbor Public Schools will contact the other school districts to insure that they have
received notice during a snow condition red.
1. Notify the Snow Public Information Officer regarding any changes in bus schedules.
1. Notify the Washtenaw County Sheriff Emergency Services Division (Central Dispatch
can reach the Emergency Services Division staff during off-hours) when "Travelers
Advisory", “Snow Condition Yellow”, or “Snow Condition Red” conditions are present.
2. Provide hourly updated condition reports to the county EOC during "Snow Condition
Yellow” and “Snow Condition Red".
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ATTACHMENT A
WASHTENAW COUNTY EMERGENCY FANOUT LIST
__________________________________ ____________________________________
Person Completing Form Type of Emergency Date
__________________________________ _____________________________________
Location Reported by Phone number
TIME
I. KDP-984 Quick Call Alerting System _____
II. Emergency Management Director _____
III. Area Broadcast (PSCALL) _____
IV. l-eocadvisory, 145.150 recording _____
V. Red Flag Advisories – Quick Call, PSCALL, l-eocadvisory, Fire Dept. group fax _____
VI. l-eocwarning, e-Pop and 145.150 recording _____
VII. WEMU-FM – 487-8936 _____
VIII. Ann Arbor Police – Hotline or 994-2911 _____
IX. Road Commission – 761-1500 (After 4 pm, 668-3282) _____
X. Water Resources Commission _____
XI. American Red Cross – Disaster Services – 971-5300 _____
XII. LEIN MESSAGE – MI3300500 (MSP/EMD); MI3300100 (ELOP); MI8202000 (MSP2HQ);
MI8121800 (AAPD); MI820013N (WCCD); MI8279300 (VBTP); MI8224600 (BVPD);
MI8183600 (YPPD) _____
XIII. C.I.S.M. and T.E.R.N. _____
XIV. FBI – Days 995-1310 - After hours and weekends 313-965-2323 _____
XV. Local Fire Department(s) _____
XVI. National Weather Service 800-808-0006 _____
XVII. Activate Outdoor Warning Sirens _____
CONTACT KEY
Day 1 –Thunderstorm Outlook IV
Severe Thunderstorm Watch or Warning, or Tornado Watch I - III, V – VI
Tornado Warning XVII, I - III, and VI - VIII
Hazardous Materials Incident II
Flood Watch or Warning I - IV
Flooded Streets or Buildings II, IX, X and XVI
Dam Failure XVI, I – III, VI – XII and XV
All Weather Advisories I - IV
Red Flag Warnings V
Winter Storm Watches and Warnings I - III, VI & IX
Snow Condition Yellow I - III, VI – IX
Snow Condition Red I - III, VI – XII and XVI
Major Emergency (i.e., train/plane crash, 10+ injuries) I - III, VI -IX, XI, XII and XV
Crisis Incident Debriefing and Counseling II and XIII
Terrorist Incident or Credible Threat II and XIIV
HOMELAND SECURITY LEVEL RED I-III, VI-X, XI, XV and XVII
Long term power outage and/or flooding conditions (please
I – III, VI – XI, XV and XVII
see back for this information)
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ATTACHMENT B
1. Sirens 1. Sirens
2. Fire Department 2. Fire Department
3. Assistant Fire Chiefs 3. Assistant Fire Chiefs
4. Police patrol units, local gov’t., STP 4. Police patrol units, local gov’t., STP
5. Quick Call 5. Quick Call
6. Cable Alert 6. Cable Alert
7. National Weather Service 7. National Weather Service
8. American Red Cross 8. MSP Ypsilanti Post
9. U of M Dept./Safety 9. U of M Dept./Safety
10. Emergency Management Division 10. Emergency Management Division
11. Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office 11. Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office
12. City Administrator 12. Police Chief
13. Ann Arbor Public Schools 13. American Red Cross
14. Washtenaw County Sheriff Emergency Services
14. R.A.C.E.S.
Division & R.A.C.E.S.
15. Communications Supervisor 15. City Administrator
16. LEIN messages required P&P 81-32 16. Mayor John Hieftje
17. PEAS (Pollution Emergency Alert System) 17. AA Public Schools
18. Washtenaw County Sheriff Emergency Services
18. AT&T
Division
19. Vet’s Park 19. Communications Supervisor
20. Solid Waste 20. AATA
21. Water Treatment Plant 21. LEIN messages required P&P 81-3
22. Waste Water Treatment Plant 22. Streets
23. AATA 23. AT & T
24. Briarwood Security Supervisor 24. Glacier Hills
25. Signs/Signals/Street Light/Radio Shop 25. Riverview
26. MSP Ypsi Post 26. Briarwood Security Supervisor
27. Code Red 27. Vet’s Park
28. Water Treatment Plant
29. Solid Waste
30. City Airport – Maintenance Shop
31. Engineering
32. Waste Water Treatment Plant
33. Signs/Signals/Street Lights/Radio Shop
34. PEAS (Pollution Emergency Alert System)
35. Code Red
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ATTACHMENT C
BLIZZARD WATCH/WARNING - Visibility frequently below 1/4 mile in falling or blowing snow, and wind
speeds (sustained or frequent gusts) at least 35 mph. These conditions are expected to continue for 3
hours or longer.
FREEZE WARNING - Freezing temperatures (shelter temperature 32°F or below) are expected during
the growing season.
FREEZING RAIN ADVISORY – Less than one-quarter inch of ice accumulation is expected to cause
inconveniences, but could lead to life-threatening situations if caution is not exercised.
FROST ADVISORY - Conditions that would lead to frost formation during the growing season, but
warmer than freezing conditions.
HIGH WIND WATCH/WARNING - Sustained non-thunderstorm winds greater than or equal to 40 mph
lasting for one hour or longer, and/or gusts greater than or equal to 58 mph for any duration.
ICE STORM WATCH/WARNING - A significant and possibly damaging accumulation of ice (1/4” thick or
more) is expected on all exposed surfaces.
LAKE EFFECT SNOW WATCH/WARNING – Bands of Lake-effect snow are expected to produce
snowfall rates approaching one inch per hour or more. Bands of snowfall could be quite isolated where
one part of a community has little to no snowfall accumulation but a mile or two away could be in whiteout
conditions and accumulate significant snowfall.
WIND ADVISORY - Sustained non-thunderstorm winds greater than or equal to 30 mph lasting for one
hour or longer or winds greater than or equal to 45 mph for any duration.
WIND CHILL ADVISORY - Wind chill values drop between -20 and -29°F, with winds equal to or greater
than 10 mph.
WIND CHILL WARNING - Wind chill values fall to -30°F or colder, with winds equal to or greater than 10
mph.
WINTER STORM WATCH/WARNING - Snow accumulation rate of near one inch per hour or more or
significant sleet accumulation is expected; or any significant combination of snow, sleet, freezing rain,
wind and blowing snow.
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY – Winter weather is expected that could cause inconveniences, but also
could lead to life-threatening situations if caution is not exercised. This would include two to seven inches
of snow that accumulates gradually, blowing snow, sleet, or a mixture of these precipitation types when
total accumulations are expected to be less than 8 inches in any 24-hour period.
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BLOWING SNOW: Wind-driven snow causing drifting and reduced visibility. This may be falling snow
and/or snow on the ground that is picked up by the wind.
FREEZING RAIN AND ICE: Rain or drizzle that falls as liquid but freezes on contact with any exposed
surfaces that have a temperature below freezing.
GRAUPEL: Small white snow pellets caused by raindrops that freeze, melt, and freeze again before
reaching the ground.
LAKE EFFECT SNOW: Bands of moderate to heavy snowfall created by a cold air mass over one or
more of the Great Lakes (for us, it’s usually moisture off of Lake Michigan but is sometimes moisture from
Lakes Huron and Erie). The snowflakes generated by this effect tend to be large and very white… and
can therefore accumulate rapidly and quickly reduce visibilities to “whiteout” conditions on roads and
freeways.
SLEET: Small pieces of ice caused by raindrops that freeze just before reaching the ground.
SNOW: Rain and water vapor that crystallizes before reaching the ground. Accumulation varies based
on the amount of moisture available in the atmosphere, temperature changes with height, and the
temperature of the ground surface. Typical snowfall accumulations across Lower Michigan range from 1
to 5 inches per storm; but can be one or two feet when especially strong and slow-moving winter storms
develop. Washtenaw County’s annual average snowfall is about 42 inches per season.
SNOW SHOWERS: Snow falling with variable intensity for brief periods of time. Some accumulation is
possible.
SNOW SQUALLS: Brief, intense snowfall often accompanied by gusty winds. Anywhere from one-half
inch to 3 inches of snow accumulation is typical for these events.
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ATTACHMENT D
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Salvation Army
Major John Williams
100 Arbana Dr.
Ann Arbor, MI 48103-3795
668-8353 (W)
John_williams@usc.salvationarmy.org
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HOSPITALS
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ATTACHMENT E
“A Snow Condition Yellow has been issued for Washtenaw County by the Snow Emergency Council.
This means that very hazardous driving conditions exist with heavy snow or ice, drifting, or limited
visibility. Traffic is moving at reduced speeds with major highways being maintained in fair condition, but
local roads may be impassable. Motorists are urged that if they must drive, use extreme care and
allow for a significant drive time.”
“Please stay tuned to this station for updated weather and road information. Reporting for the
Washtenaw County Snow Emergency Council, this is _________________(name).”
“A Snow Condition Red has been issued for Washtenaw County by the Snow Emergency Council. This
means that extremely hazardous driving conditions exist on major highways and roads with heavy snow
and/or ice, severe drifting and/or extremely limited visibility. The majority of local roads may be
impassable. Traffic is stalling in some areas, and the storm is expected to continue or worsen. The entire
road system may become completely unusable. Motorists are urged not to drive. Do not call 9-1-1
unless you have a life threatening emergency to report.”
- At the present time I-94, US 23, M 14, US 12, etc..... is/are (define).
- Please stay tuned to this station for updated weather and road information.
“Please stay tuned to this station for updated weather and road information. Reporting for the
Washtenaw County Snow Emergency Council, this is _________________(name).”
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ATTACHMENT F
RE: Road Commission Responsibility for Roads to Critical Facility Locations during Snow
Condition Red
The Road Commission will plow and keep the aforementioned roads under its jurisdiction or contract
responsibility to MDOT open for the aforementioned facilities in the event of a declared emergency during
Snow Condition Red.
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ATTACHMENT G
RC09-247 “Veigel moved, Fuller seconded that upon the recommendation of the Director of
Operations and the concurrence of the Managing Director, the Board hereby approves
the 2009/2010 Winter Maintenance Guidelines.”
Voice Vote: YEAS: 2 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 1 ABSTAIN: 0 Motion Carried.
In order to plan winter maintenance for all public roads within Washtenaw County, it is recommended that
the following be adopted as Road Commission Guidelines for the winter season of 2009/2010.
A. Winter maintenance operations will be conducted based on a priority system established on the
County and State Trunkline roads. The priorities primarily have been established based on traffic
volumes.
B. The scheduling of overtime depends on a variety of factors including: road conditions, weather
forecasts, nature of the storm, time of storm, etc. The following general guidelines will prevail:
Priority 4 and 5 Routes – Overtime may only be authorized by the Managing Director or his
designee after a four (4) inch accumulation of snow, an ice storm or blowing and drifting snow
which interferes with the flow of vehicular traffic.
C. The Road Commission will monitor the Internet weather sites and local radio broadcasts for daily
and emergency weather reporting conditions.
D. The Director of Operations and Superintendent of Maintenance will present these guidelines at the
annual meeting of the Snow Emergency Council held at the Washtenaw County Emergency
Operations Center in late October/early November. The Snow Emergency Council is comprised of
concerned public service agencies operating within Washtenaw County. These include, but are not
limited to, Road Commission, MDOT and municipal street departments, news media, school
districts, fire and police departments, and Emergency Management. The purpose of establishing
the Council is to coordinate emergency response of public service agencies when winter weather
may threaten the health and safety of the public.
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E. The hiring of outside contractors may be authorized by the Managing Director or his designee,
based on the following:
1. Forecasted storm conditions.
2. The condition of the road system at the time of decision.
3. The status of crews and equipment at the time of decision.
F. Crews normally assigned to State Trunklines may be used on County Primary and Local Roads
after State Trunklines have been cleared countywide.
G. Night Patrol will begin late November, 2009 and continue through approximately mid March,
2010. Night Patrol consists of a four-person crew that is on duty from 8:00 p.m. until 4:30 a.m.,
five days a week, and responds to ice and snow conditions on State Trunklines. This crew is
funded in total by the Michigan Department of Transportation. In isolated cases, the crew can
perform winter maintenance on County roads, at the Road Commission’s expense.
H. If another storm starts before clean up on priority routes #4 and #5 have been completed, crews
will return to priority #1, #2 and #3.
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ATTACHMENT H
CONFIDENTIAL
Ann Arbor Public Schools [Start checking around 2:00 a.m.]
_______________________________________________________________________________
Gabriel Richard
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CONFIDENTIAL
Milan Area Schools [Start checking roads around 4:30 a.m. depending on road conditions.]
Willow Run Community Schools [Start checking roads around 4:00 a.m. depending on road
conditions.]
Mizan Jihad
jihadmizan@wrcs.k12.mi.us *(734) 320-4231(Cell Phone)
(734) 961-6355 (Business Phone)
FAX (734) 481-8224
________________________________________________________________________________
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Washtenaw ISD
CONFIDENTIAL
Usually closing of High Point, The Young Adult Programs, and Washtenaw CC will follow Ann
Arbor; EMU classes will follow Ypsilanti; others will follow the local districts where they are
housed.
Neal Elyakin
Supervisor, Young Adult Program *(734) 996-0476 (Home Phone)
Huron High School WISD Program (734) 417-6094 (Cell Phone)
Dexter High School Program WISD (734) 994-8100 Ext. 1545 (WISD)
elyakin@wash.k12.mi.us
Jennifer Burton
Supervisor, Teacher Consultant *(734) 660-5593 (Cell Phone)
(734) 994-8100 Ext. 1543 (WISD)
jburton@wash.k12.mi.us
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