If you have a dog or cat and you live where there is snow, you've likely had your pet suddenly start limping as you travel down the sidewalk or street. Normal road salt contains de-icing chemicals and they can burn…
Delaware Pays Community for Snow Removal The Delaware Department of Transportation states on its website that as a result of the 1995-1996 snow season, a bill was passed to help financially certain neighborhoods during qualified snow events. There are exlusions…
The Old Farmer's Almanac has predicted the Winter weather forecast for 2018-2019 and published the article here: Winter Weather 2018-2019 Weather service recommendations and weather reports are available through Swenson Consulting on a case by case basis. Contact us for…
Stay Salty, Salt Ahead! Every winter countless cases of property damage, physical injuries, and even death are related to icy sidewalks and roadways. When water reaches 32 degrees it freezes and turns to ice, which is the cause of disastrous…
What's the standard approach to dealing with snow and ice? Plowing, shoveling, and salt, right? Using that approach you may reduce accidents but probably not prevent them altogether. The situation that many property owners don't pay attention to until it's…
Everyone knows that online shopping is taking a big bite out of retail shopping, and malls are working hard to keep people coming in to shop and buy. Convenience is the key, and for shopping centers where snow is a…
"A lot of people like snow. I find it to be an unnecessary freezing of water." - Carl Reiner Mr. Reiner is right, cold weather and snow is something to look forward to for millions of people who love to…
Take Steps to Prevent Serious Injuries Most people have seen the movie “A Christmas Story” when young Ralphie almost “puts his eye out” with his BB gun and blames it on an icicle. It was a funny scene, but icicles…
National Snow Standards and How They Affect Slip & Fall Liability Friday June 23 | 10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. The 20th Annual Snow & Ice Symposium in Montreal, QC will be held on June 20-23 of this year. The…
Sometimes, something as harmless as de-icing becomes very dangerous. At least, that was the case when an employee of Logan Airport was hurt when he fell off of a bucket truck that had tipped over. The de-icing truck was destabilized…