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Thursday, September 24, 2020
Session 1: Snow and Ice Management in the New Normal
12 pm Eastern | 11 am Central
What will this 2020-2021 winter be like? That is a pretty common question and one that normally relates to the prediction of the weather for the upcoming season. This year it takes on a whole new meaning as winter maintenance managers begin planning their operations during a time of extreme uncertainty and with new challenges they have never had to deal with before. How will agencies achieve this should the pandemic continue and given the possibilities of reduced staffing and reduced budgets?
In this session, our speakers will discuss these issues. They will look at how agencies are adjusting, and what measures they have put in place. Notably, they will discuss how different agencies have been affected in both urban and rural environments.
Learning Objectives:
- After participating in this webinar, attendees will be able to:
- Identify and understand potential impacts on winter maintenance that result from the pandemic;
- Describe possible solutions to some of the impacts;
- Determine the negative impacts on their operational status that might result from substantial budget cuts, should those happen.
- Receive one Professional Development Hour (PDH) Credit
Session 2: Ready Your Fleet for Winter Operations: Advanced Steps for Fleet Management Success
3 pm Eastern | 2 pm Central
The Fleet that is used for snow fighting is one of the most important aspects of any operation. For any city of private contractor to be successful in fighting snowstorms there must be a safe, reliable and properly maintained fleet. This webinar will give the managers the ability to set up inspections, evaluate the fleet and schedules and prepare the fleet for readiness with advanced methods on repairs and maintenance.
- Learning Objectives
- Viewers of this webinar will benefit by being able to:
- Prepare your snow fighting equipment to be in peak condition before it is needed
- Implement an effective repair program that works during snow and ice events
- Complete a comprehensive inspection and prepare equipment for storage and readiness for the next winter
- Receive one Professional Development Hour (PDH) Credit