PORTLAND — Portland is stepping up its snow response in anticipation of another winter storm.
The Oregonian/OregonLive reports that a storm is expected to hit the city Thursday afternoon.
If the forecast materializes, the city will expand its use of road salt and the number of plow routes along city streets.
Commissioner Dan Saltzman says the city purchased 100 tons of rock salt for $20,000. That’s only enough to treat three roads, but officials say the salt will be used early in the storm to prevent sheets of ice similar to those seen earlier this winter.
Officials are urging Portland residents to avoid travel or take transit, particularly if snow is followed by freezing rain.
Portland’s transportation bureau is also requesting $1 million for snow-clearing equipment to have during future storms.
