FORRESTVILLE, MD – Prince George’s County Executive Jack Johnson today held a press conference to update citizens and residents on the county’s snow removal efforts thus far.

“First of all, I want to say that all of our plow drivers are doing an excellent job,” Johnson said.  “They have been working 12-hour shifts, around the clock, since Friday and many of them have not been home and seen their families, but they are still coming to work with the same dedication and commitment to the job that they started with.”

Johnson said that by 11 a.m. this morning, more than 50 percent of all roadways are passable.  Additionally, he said that crews began plowing residential streets this afternoon.

Johnson asked residents to be patient as the county works to clear approximately 30 inches of snow off the roadways.  

“We are doing everything possible to get to your streets,” Johnson said.  “People must remain patient and please be sure to check on your neighbors to ensure that they are safe.  

With an additional 10-20 inches of snow predicted to begin falling sometime Tuesday afternoon and continue into Wednesday, Johnson said that road crews will continue to work around the clock in 12-hour shifts until all roads are passable.

“The fine men and women who are working to clear our streets have been working straight for nearly a week,” Johnson said.  “When you see them out on the roads, please tell them what a wonderful job they are doing.”