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22,417 tons of sodium chloride.
In addition, 24,417 tons of abrasives have been ordered, including sand and ground stone.
“During unusually bad ice or snow conditions, we will be prepared for shift operations, and some of our maintenance workers will stay at their jobs for several days—or until roads are made passable again,” Leigh said.
“All of this costs money—for the gas to operate snow-fighting equipment, maintenance on
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