TOWN OF CARY TRUCKS TO HIT THE ROADS FOR WINTER WEATHER PREP DRILLS, INCLUDING SNOW RODEO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 12, 2009
Chainsaw safety and traffic control device among training topics
CARY, NC – As the temps begin to fall, the Town of Cary’s A-team is “getting their motors running and heading on the highway” during its annual Winter Weather Training and Snow Rodeo on Wednesday, October 14, 2009, beginning at 8 a.m. at the Operations Center for Public Works and Utilities, 400 James Jackson Ave., followed by the snow “rodeo” at the USA Baseball National Training Complex, 200 Brooks Park Lane, from 11 a.m. until noon. As part of the day’s activities, crews will drive fully-equipped Town trucks throughout Cary along assigned routes during simulated wintry weather exercises. Each year, the Town spends a day physically testing its winter weather plans, procedures, equipment, and employee skills in preparation for wintry weather.
To prep for the rodeo, Town crews will begin mounting spreaders and plows and taking inventory of snow and inclement weather equipment today at the Operations Center. Then on Wednesday, October 14, crews will “activate” snow command at the Operations Center and drive snow plows throughout the community. The event will culminate with a competition in a skills exercise “rodeo” at the Baseball Complex, as well as training in chainsaw usage, wintry weather safety driving, plow and spreader techniques and traffic control devices.
“We always look forward to this event as it gives our staff the opportunity to re-familiarize themselves with snow plowing routes, equipment and methods. This annual drill is another illustration of our commitment to providing the highest quality service should inclement weather affect our community,” said Steve Brown, director of the Town of Cary’s Public Works & Utilities department.
The training and snow rodeo are not open to the public.
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Note to Media: The Town will activate snow command at 8 a.m. tomorrow at the Operations Center, 400 James Jackson Avenue. The rodeo exercises will begin at 10:45 a.m. at the USA Baseball National Training Complex, 200 Brooks Park Lane.
DIRECTIONS:
To Operations Center: Take I-40 to Harrison Avenue exit. Travel south on North Harrison Avenue. Turn right onto Maynard Road. Cross NC 54. Turn right onto James Jackson. The Operations Center will be on the right.
To USA Baseball National Training Complex: Take I-40 to the Highway 55 exit. Travel south on Highway 55 until it intersects with High House Road and Green Level Road West. Turn right onto Green Level Road West, travel approximately 3 miles then take a right onto Green Level Church Road. The park is approximately 2 miles on the right.
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PRIMARY CONTACTS:
Bob Bilodeau, Operations Division Manager, (919) 469-4055
April Raphiou, Deputy Public Information Officer, (919) 481-5091
Susan Moran, Public Information Officer, (919) 460-4951
October 12, 2009
Chainsaw safety and traffic control device among training topics
CARY, NC – As the temps begin to fall, the Town of Cary’s A-team is “getting their motors running and heading on the highway” during its annual Winter Weather Training and Snow Rodeo on Wednesday, October 14, 2009, beginning at 8 a.m. at the Operations Center for Public Works and Utilities, 400 James Jackson Ave., followed by the snow “rodeo” at the USA Baseball National Training Complex, 200 Brooks Park Lane, from 11 a.m. until noon. As part of the day’s activities, crews will drive fully-equipped Town trucks throughout Cary along assigned routes during simulated wintry weather exercises. Each year, the Town spends a day physically testing its winter weather plans, procedures, equipment, and employee skills in preparation for wintry weather.
To prep for the rodeo, Town crews will begin mounting spreaders and plows and taking inventory of snow and inclement weather equipment today at the Operations Center. Then on Wednesday, October 14, crews will “activate” snow command at the Operations Center and drive snow plows throughout the community. The event will culminate with a competition in a skills exercise “rodeo” at the Baseball Complex, as well as training in chainsaw usage, wintry weather safety driving, plow and spreader techniques and traffic control devices.
“We always look forward to this event as it gives our staff the opportunity to re-familiarize themselves with snow plowing routes, equipment and methods. This annual drill is another illustration of our commitment to providing the highest quality service should inclement weather affect our community,” said Steve Brown, director of the Town of Cary’s Public Works & Utilities department.
The training and snow rodeo are not open to the public.
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Note to Media: The Town will activate snow command at 8 a.m. tomorrow at the Operations Center, 400 James Jackson Avenue. The rodeo exercises will begin at 10:45 a.m. at the USA Baseball National Training Complex, 200 Brooks Park Lane.
DIRECTIONS:
To Operations Center: Take I-40 to Harrison Avenue exit. Travel south on North Harrison Avenue. Turn right onto Maynard Road. Cross NC 54. Turn right onto James Jackson. The Operations Center will be on the right.
To USA Baseball National Training Complex: Take I-40 to the Highway 55 exit. Travel south on Highway 55 until it intersects with High House Road and Green Level Road West. Turn right onto Green Level Road West, travel approximately 3 miles then take a right onto Green Level Church Road. The park is approximately 2 miles on the right.
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PRIMARY CONTACTS:
Bob Bilodeau, Operations Division Manager, (919) 469-4055
April Raphiou, Deputy Public Information Officer, (919) 481-5091
Susan Moran, Public Information Officer, (919) 460-4951
