NYC Snow Removal and Winter Operations 3

Question 1

What is the 'Sanitation Scorecard' used for in relation to NYC's snow removal performance?

Accepted Answer

Tracking how quickly each community board district is plowed after a storm

Answer

The Sanitation Scorecard tracks and publicly reports how efficiently each community board district is plowed during snow events, promoting accountability.

Question 2

Why does DSNY use brine (liquid salt) rather than only dry salt for pre-treatment?

Accepted Answer

Brine adheres to the road surface better and activates faster than dry salt

Answer

Brine sticks to pavement better than dry salt and begins de-icing action immediately, providing more effective pre-storm protection.

Question 3

What does 'snow emergency route' designation mean for parking in NYC?

Accepted Answer

Vehicles must be moved from designated snow emergency routes during declared emergencies

Answer

During a declared snow emergency in NYC, all vehicles must be cleared from designated snow emergency routes to allow unobstructed plow access.

Question 4

Which DSNY operation involves removing accumulated snow piles from curbs after a storm ends?

Accepted Answer

Snow carting

Answer

Snow carting is the post-storm operation where DSNY loads and hauls accumulated snow piles from streets and curbs to prevent flooding as snow melts.

Question 5

How does DSNY notify the public about upcoming Snow Alerts and collection suspensions?

Accepted Answer

Via NYC.gov, Notify NYC alerts, social media, and official press releases

Answer

DSNY uses NYC.gov updates, Notify NYC push alerts, social media, and press releases to inform the public about snow alerts, collection suspensions, and operational changes.

NYC - Sanitation Test Practice Test

NYC - Sanitation Test Practice Test

NYC Snow Removal and Winter Operations 3