Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert said Monday night on Twitter that crews were expected to be out overnight with 300 snowplows working to clear city streets ahead of the Tuesday morning commute.
We have 300 plows, city plows & contractors, working on all streets, including neighborhood streets. As you know, it's heavy, wet snow. Please be patient, we will get to your street.
— Jean Stothert (@Jean_Stothert) January 22, 2018
Road conditions caused delays for Omaha Public School buses on Tuesday morning, specifically with those going to area high schools.
Snow totals from Monday ranged from 1 to 14 inches throughout the region, causing one fatality, in Kimball County, according to the Nebraska State Patrol. Additionally, NSP was called to 75 accidents, 375 motorist assists, and two pile-up accidents across the state on Monday.
Mayor Stothert also tweeted Tuesday morning that the city would remain on a 24-hour schedule. City engineer Austin Rowser said he hopes Tuesday's work is done by midday.
Tuesday 6:30 AM : We remain on a 24-hour schedule to cleanup after the storm. Plowing & salting, including neighborhood streets is continuing. Waste Management will resume collections today, including the Monday routes that were suspended yesterday. Please drive safely.
Tuesday 6:30 AM : We remain on a 24-hour schedule to cleanup after the storm. Plowing & salting, including neighborhood streets is continuing. Waste Management will resume collections today, including the Monday routes that were suspended yesterday. Please drive safely.
— Jean Stothert (@Jean_Stothert) January 23, 2018
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