Definition - What is ice control?

Ice Control is the application of aggregate abrasives and/or chemicals to a driving or walking surface to improve traction.

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1. Which streets are the first to be maintained?
2. Why are cul-de-sacs cleared last?
3. Who do I contact with questions or concerns about snow or ice issues?
4. Who do I contact if my neighbour is dumping snow onto my property?
5. Who do I contact if my neighbour is not clearing their sidewalk in front of their house?
6. What determines the Snow and Ice Control schedule?
7. Why does it seem to take a long time for certain streets to be plowed?
8. After the street is plowed, who is responsible to clear the windrow (ridge of snow) off my driveway approach?
9. Where does all the snow go?
10. What type of equipment does Beaumont use for Snow and Ice Control on the roads?
11. The street was not cleared as scheduled. When will it be cleared?
12. My street isn't cleared yet. What if emergency vehicles need access?
13. Who is responsible for clearing snow away from fire hydrants?
14. Who is responsible to clear a pathway on my boulevard so I can access the street?
15. Can I dump snow onto a vacant lot?
16. Definition - What is a boulevard?
17. Definition - What is ice control?
18. Definition - What is sanding?
19. Definition - What is snow drifting?
20. Definition - What is snow plowing?
21. Definition - What is snow removal?
22. Definition - What is snow rutting?
23. Definition - What is a windrow?