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Listen to: KZNN-FM 105.3, KTTR-AM/FM  1490/99.7, 
KXMO-FM 95.3 & KDAA-FM 103.1

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(573) 364-0800
(573) 341-3065
(800) 888-1053

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Ice vs. snow can make all the difference in road conditions 


Having a clear road to drive on as soon after a winter storm as possible is important to everyone. Employees of the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), who are tasked with delivering this goal, understand the public's expectation and approach their work with dedication.

MoDOT Maintenance Engineer Henry Haggard said MoDOT has many practices in place that help make clearing roads a more efficient process. "We begin by prioritizing routes by traffic volume," he said. "By clearing the most heavily traveled roads first, we can get the greatest number of people moving safely on clean pavement. Then we are able to move out to other routes, also according to volume.
"While those who live on more rural roadways may have a little longer wait than someone living on a major highway, they should keep in mind we are working hard to help everyone as quickly as we can. Our employees really do care about serving their customers and take pride in their work."

Another thing Haggard said is important to realize is the difference the type of precipitation a storm delivers can make. "Snow can be bladed off the roadway much more easily than ice," he said. "Frozen precipitation, as it hits pavement warmer than the air temperature, adheres very quickly. When cold air and rain mix, a layer of ice can quickly build on the road as well. This makes removal challenging."

According to Haggard, MoDOT crews continually look to improve their winter storm event response and have learned important lessons through the years. "Due to how difficult ice can be to remove, we work hard to pretreat the roads, especially curves and hills, when we know it is coming," he said. "Once it arrives, our crews spread a mixture of abrasive material and calcium chloride and salt, on the roadways. Time then becomes the key. The chemicals have to sit on the road and be allowed to work. It does no good to apply the chemicals and then come right back over with the plow blading them off. By not having trucks running up and down the roadway, it may give the impression we are not actively treating the roads. In reality, we get better results and are more cost effective in the areas of fuel efficiency and man-hours."

MoDOT encourages the public to make wise travel decisions in the event of inclement weather and makes tools available to aid in that process. Customer service representatives are available to field calls during winter storm events and a traveler information map is updated around the clock as road condition changes occur. This map may be accessed by going on line to www.modot.org/southcentral and clicking on the winter road conditions icon.

For additional information on this or other transportation-related topics, call the MoDOT Customer Service Center, toll-free, at 1-888-ASK MoDOT (275-6636). Customers also may email the center at d9csc@modot.mo.gov.
 

Avoid frozen water pipes this winter 


As water freezes, it expands. If that frozen water is in your water pipes that could cause pressure to build up and shatter a pipe seal or the pipe, sending water throughout your home.

"On some nights when it gets very cold it's a good idea to open up some cabinets to the water pipes that are facing closest to the outdoors like kitchens and bathrooms that may be exposed, so that you have some warm air in the house helping to keep those pipes a little bit warm," said Missouri Insurance Information Service spokesman Brent Butler.

If you plan to leave for more than a few hours, Butler suggests not turning off the thermostat.

"I wouldn't turn the thermostat below about 55 [degrees] if you're going away for a few days," he said. "Obviously you'll keep it warmer when you're there, but there's no reason to turn the thermostat off for a week if you're gone because you'll come back and you're liable to have some problems with frozen pipes in the house if it got too cold."

If your pipes do freeze, Butler said it's best to call an expert and not try to thaw them out yourself.

Other tips:

Use faucet covers or wrap rags, paper, trash bags or plastic foam around outdoor faucets and pipes for insulation. 

Seal cracks and holes in outside walls and foundations near water pipes with caulking. 

When extremely cold weather is forecast, open kitchen and bathroom cabinets that border outside walls to expose water pipes to warmer indoor air. 

Keep a slow trickle of water flowing through faucets connected to pipes that run through an unheated space. Alternatively, consider turning off the shut-off valve while these faucets are running in order to drain the pipes and help avoid freezing. 

If you leave town for more than a few days in winter, don't turn down the indoor thermostat too low. In the event your pipes freeze, turn off your water at the shut-off valve. 

Don't leave electrical appliances near frozen pipes. Don't use high-risk techniques in an attempt to thaw frozen pipes. This can result in more substantial damage.
If you try to thaw your own pipes, be careful. Think twice, you may need to call a professional plumber for assistance.