Montgomery County Press Release
For Immediate Release (January 27, 2000)

Montgomery County Officials Announce
Neighborhood Roads Plowed; Ask for
Public's Help in Identifying Missed Streets

Within 24 hours after the last snowflake fell, every street in the County was
plowed, Montgomery County officials announced today. Snowplow crews mobilized
Monday night and worked around the clock keeping major roadways open. They began
tackling neighborhood streets early Wednesday morning.

"I am very proud of the County snow crews who, despite very short notice, worked
extremely hard and put in incredibly long hours to make sure that the roads are
plowed and safe," said County Executive Douglas M. Duncan. "While there still
may be some areas that need additional attention, we did a good job of getting
people out of their neighborhoods as soon as possible."

Duncan also commented that only a few years ago, a foot of snow would have
immobilized the community for a week. After the 1996 blizzard that hit the
region, the County's Department of Public Works and Transportation conducted a
comprehensive analysis to improve snow removal operations. The department
enhanced snow crew training, added trucks, increased the number of snowplow
routes, added contractors, and implemented other measures that have increased
efficiency and improved service delivery.

"While I'm pleased with the effort of our employees during this snow event, we
always strive to do better. We will evaluate our performance during this past
storm to find better and faster ways to clear the snow from County roadways,"
said Duncan.

Today, snowplow crews are working to improve the condition of neighborhood
roads, doing additional sanding and salting, and checking to ensure that no
streets were missed.

Residents are encouraged to call 240-777-ROAD to report any roads that need
additional attention from snow removal crews.