NYC Snow Removal and Winter Operations

Question 1

Which NYC agency leads snow removal operations on city streets during a blizzard?

Accepted Answer

DSNY

Answer

NYPD

Answer

DOT

Answer

OEM

Question 2

What chemical does DSNY primarily use to treat icy streets during winter operations?

Accepted Answer

Rock salt (sodium chloride)

Answer

Sand

Answer

Calcium carbonate

Answer

Liquid potassium

Question 3

What does 'pre-treatment' mean in DSNY's winter operations context?

Accepted Answer

Applying salt brine to roads before snowfall begins to prevent ice bonding

Answer

Clearing streets before the storm hits

Answer

Warming up vehicles before deployment

Answer

Inspecting roads for potholes before winter

Question 4

Under NYC's snow response plan, what does 'Level 3' storm designation typically indicate?

Accepted Answer

A severe storm requiring full mobilization of all DSNY resources

Answer

Light flurries requiring monitoring only

Answer

A moderate storm requiring partial deployment of equipment

Answer

A post-storm cleanup phase

Question 5

What is the minimum number of inches of snow that triggers a DSNY Snow Alert, activating plow deployment?

Accepted Answer

2 inches

Answer

1 inch

Answer

4 inches

Answer

6 inches

Question 6

During a NYC snow emergency, which streets receive priority treatment first?

Accepted Answer

Highway and bridge approaches, then arterial roads

Answer

Residential side streets

Answer

School zones first

Answer

Streets near city hall