Emergency Weather Operations Fund (proposed)
Prince George's County
Summary
A new $15 million dedicated fund will let DPW&T lock in snow removal contractors before winter instead of scrambling each storm. The department has historically gotten only about $4 million a year for snow — one big storm wipes that out.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jul 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
$15 million initial general fund contribution in FY 2027.
Every resident who needs roads plowed after a storm — especially those on primary routes and in cul-de-sac communities.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee - Jul 27, 2026
The county wants a dedicated fund so storm crews and equipment can be staged before winter storms instead of contracted at the last minute. The county's public works department says neighboring jurisdictions outbid it for contractors and plows, making pre-season planning tough. A dedicated fund would cover prep, response, and recovery for snow, ice, flooding, and wind events.
County Council - Jul 7, 2026
A new bill would create a dedicated fund covering the full lifecycle of emergency weather response — snow, flooding, high winds — from pre-storm staging through recovery. It's just been introduced and goes to committee.
Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee - Budget Work-session: DoE and DPW&T - Apr 23, 2026
A new $15 million dedicated fund will let DPW&T lock in snow removal contractors before winter instead of scrambling each storm. The department has historically gotten only about $4 million a year for snow — one big storm wipes that out.
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