Winter Weather Response Guide (0-6669-P1)

This Winter Weather Response Guide includes general guidance related to effective winter weather response and provides an opportunity for Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) personnel to supplement with district-specific information. The general guidance provided in the Winter Weather Response Guide can be categorized into the following three activity timelines:

• Preparedness activities including the collection of incoming weather-related information, coordination and pre-planning within and outside TxDOT, and asset (equipment and personnel) management.
• Response during a weather event including coordination within and outside TxDOT and recommended preventative, advisory, control, and treatment actions.
• Recovery activities including reporting and after-action reviews.

The general guidance provided in the body of the Winter Weather Response Guide is not sufficient in addressing the unique needs of each TxDOT district. Personnel in each TxDOT district should supplement the Winter Weather Response Guide with a detailed district-specific plan to meet their particular winter weather response needs. District personnel are encouraged to insert (1) a regional map of the roadway network designating priorities for response, (2) a list of personnel/agency contacts within and outside TxDOT, (3) a list of available equipment and materials (or other assets), and (4) other supporting information.