PG County Schools Make Thursday Weather Decision

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UPPER MARLBORO, MD — All Prince George’s County Public Schools will be closed to students on Thursday, Jan. 28, but employees must report to work.

The school system will operate on a modified code green Thursday. Essential personnel must report to work on time, while 12-month employees must report on a two-hour delay.

Students who need a meal can find a free lunch at several area schools, officials said.

Lunch is provided at no cost and is open to any PGCPS student between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at these schools:

• Northwestern High School, 7000 Adelphi Road in Hyattsville
• Suitland High School, 5200 Silver Hill Road in Forestville
• William Paca Elementary School, 7801 Sheriff Road in Landover
• Langley Park-McCormick Elementary School, 8201 15th Ave. in Hyattsville

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According to the National Weather Service, snowfall amounts totaled 19 inches in College Park to 25 inches in Hyattsville.

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Snow Removal Update:

The Prince George’s County 3-1-1 call center has been overwhelmed with snow requests from residents seeking service. Over the last two days the center has handled over 5,000 calls – the most ever received since the system was created in 2012.

In order to avoid long wait times, residents should submit their snow removal request online versus calling 3-1-1.

To submit an online request go tohttp://countyclick.princegeorgescountymd.gov/ and click on “Submit Request for Snow Removal” at the top of page.

3-1-1 is only available from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., after hours residents can call the Snow Information Center at 301-350-0500. However, officials urge all residents to submit requests online to avoid extended wait times.

Snow Plowing and Roads:

Residents are asked to park on the even-numbered sides of residential streets or in their driveways so that crews can clear the roadways.

Crews started plowing operations in residential neighborhoods Sunday night, and will continue. By Tuesday, the county said all major roads were passable, which creates one lane that a vehicle can travel if it is a two lane road; one lane in each direction if it is a four lane road. All residential roads should be passable sometime Wednesday the county said; there was no update as of 5:50 p.m.

Residents are reminded that abandoned vehicles must be removed from the roadways before streets can be plowed.

Driveways and mailboxes will have snow in front of them as a result of the plowing operation.

Residents should shovel their driveways after plowing has occurred and remove snow/ice from the sidewalks abutting their homes and businesses.

Snow Plow Tracking:

The plow tracking map is still not unavailable. As an alternative, The Department of Public Works and Transportation says residents can visithttp://www.pgctrip.com/ to view county traffic cameras and updated information.

9-1-1 for Emergencies Only:

We have also had reports that residents are calling 9-1-1 for snow removal. 9-1-1 is for emergency use only, residents should not call 9-1-1 for non-emergency issues.