Clean water, clear communication: Springfield Utility applying lessons from historic ice storm

SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Utility Board is applying geospatial mapping technology to streamline communication with the public after last year’s ice storm.

On Jan. 8, the Springfield Utility Board met for a special work session to discuss emergency preparedness and its After-Action Report about last year’s ice storm. Both water and power divisions gave a 20-minute presentation proposing their suggestions for improvements. 

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