We all know that neither rain nor snow nor gloom of night will slow the delivery of the U.S. Mail. Same principle applies here at Facility Management in the Department of Administration, where we are responsible for maintaining facilities in the Downtown State Government Complex.
We dispatched workers on Thursday, well in advance of the first flake of snow, to spread brine on sidewalks and steps near all state-owned buildings in the Complex, which should help to minimize the impact of ice. The Department of Transportation gives us a lot of brine and salt, and we’re grateful for that partnership.
While we are equipped to remove a light coating of snow, we have a contractor staging this morning to plow the parking lots and remove heavy snow if needed. We need every parking spot we’ve got, and we’ll work hard to make certain each one is cleared. Additionally, we will rope off the top level of parking decks tonight to keep drivers clear of the ice that is likely to accumulate there.
We actually expect our busy day to be Sunday, when the storm has passed and we’re able to get out and assess conditions. With bitter cold expected Monday morning, we will do our best to ensure that paths are clear and buildings are warm and ready for business.