Why does the municipality spread salt?
Salt ensures that roads and cycle paths do not freeze quickly and become slippery. The municipality often spreads salt before it becomes slippery, so that traffic does not get into trouble during the early morning rush hour.
Where does the municipality spread salt?
The municipality first grits the cycle paths. Then the major and important roads receive attention, so that emergency services such as police, ambulance and fire brigade can drive quickly and safely. If it remains slippery due to snow or ice, the smaller inner streets are also gritted.
What can you do yourself
In addition to the help of the municipality, it is greatly appreciated if you also clear your sidewalk of snow or ice by shoveling, sweeping and spreading salt. In this way, you help to increase safety in your neighborhood, and especially the elderly and less mobile people are grateful for this.
More info
More information about combating slippery conditions can be found at hilversum.nl/strooien.
