City Cleaning Service to Help Districts with Snow Removal - Berlin Launches Urgent Plan to Clear Black Ice and Protect Residents
Berlin is stepping up efforts to tackle black ice across the city. New measures from the Senate and municipal cleaning services aim to improve safety on roads and pavements during icy conditions. Priority will be given to key locations where vulnerable groups and essential services are at risk.
The Berlin Senate Department for Transport and Environment, alongside the BSR (Berlin's municipal cleaning services), has announced a series of actions to combat hazardous ice. Teams will focus on gritting high-priority areas, including schools, daycare centres, senior facilities, and medical sites. Hospitals, pharmacies, essential shops, and public transport stops will also receive immediate attention.
To support these efforts, the BSR will supply grit materials like sand and gravel to district road and green space offices. These offices will then distribute the resources to clear snow and ice in their respective areas. Staff from these departments may be temporarily reassigned to assist with winter maintenance, with personnel regulations adjusted to allow for this redeployment.
If conditions worsen, the BSR will provide extra snow-clearing tools to districts in need. The measures come as part of a broader push to ensure safer travel and reduce accidents during freezing weather.
The new winter service plan will see BSR teams and redeployed staff working together to clear ice from critical locations. Districts will have access to additional grit and equipment if required. The adjustments aim to minimise disruptions and protect residents during cold snaps.
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