Spokane County introduces new equipment for snow removal [Video]

SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash — Spokane County Public Works detailed its snow response plan and offered safety tips for winter driving and maintenance at a press conference on Wednesday morning. 

County Commissioner Josh Kerns says the county is responsible for more than 5,100 lane miles of paved, gravel and dirt roads that they maintain. 

“This winter, the county has a $4.5 million snow removal budget. With stockpiles of sand and deicer at the four road districts, our equipment fleet includes 38 snow-plows and sanding trucks, 34 graders and 4 deicing trucks,” said Kerns. “During a major snow event, crews will first clear emergency routes and primary arterials before moving on to secondary arterials and residential neighborhoods.” 

The county also announced the purchase of new grader chains, grader blades and …