Prince George’s County update on snow removal update, residents upset [Video]

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. — After days of snow and icy conditions left many Prince George’s County residents stuck in their homes, Acting County Executive Tara Jackson and Department of Public Works Director Mike Johnson faced community concerns during a public meeting about the county’s snow removal efforts on Friday. Residents expressed frustration over impassable streets and what they perceived as a lack of effective planning.

“We had a major snow event on Monday, and we’re expecting more snow again this evening,” Jackson began. “Operations did not meet expectations. But we’re here, and we are going to get it right.”

Jackson emphasized that the shortcomings were not due to a lack of effort. She said preparations began a week in advance with brining operations, and 24-hour efforts were initiated on Sunday. The snow removal operation involved 500 …