New York City Department of Sanitation Commissioner Jessica Tisch assured residents on Friday that the department “will do whatever needs to be done” as the city prepares for its first potential snowstorm in almost two years.

NY1 meteorologists predict the winter storm will bring a mix of snow and rain to the five boroughs, with the first flakes expected around 3 p.m. Saturday in some areas and becoming widespread by 6 p.m. However, accumulation is anticipated to be less than 1 to 2 inches before the system moves out on Sunday.

During an appearance on “Mornings On 1,” Tisch emphasized the department's proactive stance, saying, "We're prepared for whatever Mother Nature throws our way."

The department is bringing on additional employees over the weekend, Tisch said, but she anticipates they will only operate salt spreaders.

“We don't expect to be able to bring our plows out for this storm, although we're prepared to do that, if need be, if conditions warrant. So, for us, the vast majority of this operation is going to be spreading salt so that the roads don't get icy or slippery,” she said.

While New York City has not seen significant snowfall since 2022, Tisch said the department’s employees are trained annually on how to fight snow and be prepared for the worse case scenario.

“Each year, we do a massive drill where we have every sanitation worker in the department drive every snow route that we have. They literally get in their salt spreader or their plowing vehicle, and they drive the route that they wouldn't be assigned if it were to snow. We also train them every single year on how to put the equipment on and take it off. We are ready for action,” she said.

Still, Tisch urged New Yorkers to stay informed, noting, "The forecast could change, and should it change, we will have updated guidance and direction."