PMI Westover ARB, MA Personnel React to Blizzard!

An extremely powerful “Nor’Easter” blew into Massachusetts on 8 February dumping historic amounts of snow for more than 24 hours. The total snowfall for Westover was 20 inches.
Governor Patrick activated the MA Army National Guard, and enacted the first statewide driving ban since the blizzard of 1978. Numerous watches and warnings were also issued. As a result, the Wing Commander sent everyone (except essential personnel) home to ride out the storm. Among those remaining on base were our PMI employees.
PMI’s snow removal team got into place early, and began a monumental cleanup campaign as soon as the snow started falling. Their efforts were hampered by high winds, up to 40 mph, and blowing snow. Because the airfield was scheduled to reopen at 0700 Sunday, PMI’s cleanup efforts had to be continued almost uninterrupted from Friday afternoon through Sunday morning.
As a result of their extraordinary efforts, PMI’s snow removal team received high marks from virtually all of the Wing Leaders. The Mission Support Group Commander, made a personal visit to the PMI Roads and Grounds Shop to thank the team for their efforts.
Well done PMI!

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