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Stock emergency kits and winterize your vehicle & home.
Move vehicles off City roads.
Find out if your street is within City limits using the GIS Map & App Gallery here.
Snow Emergency
If declared, all vehicles must be removed from snow emergency routes.
Vehicles parked in violation are subject to ticketing and towing at the owner’s expense.
Additional Winter Weather Preparation & Safety Tips
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Salt brine is applied to City maintained roads two days before predicted storm.
Road salt is applied once snow begins to stick to street surface.
Locate & mark the nearest fire hydrant. Keep it clear of snow during & after storm.
Private contractors can dispose of excess road salt at the City’s Salt Barn, subject to certain conditions.
Here are some recommended best practices for applying salt to sidewalks and driveways.
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Plowing begins after snow accumulates 2 inches on roadway.
Order of Plowing
1. Primary Roads
2. Secondary Roads
3. Neighborhood Roads
4. Courts
It takes 8 - 10 hours to plow all City streets ONE time.
Crews work 24/7 until all roads are cleared.
Do not allow children to play in snow close to the road or on high piles of snow left by plow trucks.
More Information
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Stay off the roads! Do not drive until roads are cleared.
If you must drive:
Yield to plow and salt trucks and keep your distance.
Clear snow & frost completely off roofs, windshields, windows, headlights, and taillights.
Make sure your vehicle is equipped with snow or all weather tires & emergency supplies.
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Shovel after crews have finished clearing roadways.
Do not throw snow into the street or court.
Shovel in the direction of traffic.
Snow Removal Policy
Residents/business owners are required to remove snow/ice from public
sidewalks along their property within 12 hours of the last precipitation.
To avoid repeated shoveling, wait until the plow crews have cleared the roadways.
Snow Shoveling Information & Tips
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