Houston Crews Prepare Roads for Winter Weather Event

Road Preparation for Winter Weather

• 🚚 Spray trucks are being used to apply a brining solution to major roadways like I-10 and Highway 290 ahead of the freeze.
• 🗺️ This preparation is a massive operation covering major roadways across Harris, Galveston, Fort Bend, Brazoria, Waller, and Montgomery counties.
• ❄️ The treatments are not intended for regular commuters but for emergency crews to navigate safely.

Safety Recommendations During Winter Weather

• 🏠 TexDOT strongly advises residents to stay at home once ice begins to build on roadways.
• 🚗 If travel is absolutely necessary for essential personnel (hospital staff, first responders), crews will spread a gravel salt mix to break up ice and improve traction.
• ⚠️ The primary goal of road treatments is to enable emergency crews to save lives, not to facilitate travel for those with regular jobs who are not first responders.

Emergency Preparedness for Drivers

• ⛽ Ensure you have a full tank of gas in case you get stuck in traffic longer than expected.
• 🎒 Keep an emergency kit in your trunk, including jumper cables, a first aid kit, portable charger, flashlight, flares, snacks, and water.
• 🧣 It's also a good idea to keep extra boots, gloves, hats, and blankets in the car in case you get stranded.