From the City of Jackson
In anticipation of the inclement weather forecasted for our area, I would like to provide an overview of the City of Jackson’s Winter Operation and Emergency Response Plan. This plan outlines our protocols for salt application and snow removal on city-maintained streets.
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Operational Objectives
The Street Department is responsible for ice and snow control, with the primary goal of ensuring all city-maintained roadways remain passable and safe. To maximize efficiency, personnel are divided into two 12-hour shifts to provide 24-hour coverage until all priority routes are clear.
Our response timelines are as follows:
- Hills and bridges: Salted within six (6) hours of snowfall/icing.
- Major and connector streets: Cleared within twelve (12) hours.
Route Prioritization
Street clearing is executed based on the following hierarchy –
Priority Scope Description
Priority One – Critical Infrastructure – Hills, bridges, and underpasses (areas most prone to freezing).
Priority Two – Arterial Routes Major collector streets addressed once Priority One is complete.
Priority Three – Collector Streets Moderate-traffic roads addressed after Priority One and Two.
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Note – Due to resource limitations, the Street Department does not provide snow removal
services for every residential street.
Media Coordination & Updates
Public Works Director Austin Clark and his leadership team are working closely with me to
monitor conditions. I will provide updates regarding scheduled interviews and press availability
via email as the situation evolves.
Stay Informed
We encourage everyone to stay connected for real-time updates:
- Text Alerts: Opt-in by texting the word jackson to 844-434-0134.
- Social Media: Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, etc.
We appreciate your partnership in keeping our residents and visitors informed. Please feel free
to reach out via text (731-499-1142) if you have any questions or require further information.
