HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL PR 2010-02-04 snow emergency
Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
Contact:
O.J. Jackson
Streets Superintendent
703-7373-7070
Betsy Fields
Research & Communications Manager
703-771-2734
Town of Leesburg Snow Emergency Operations
in Effect as of 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 5, 2010
All Parked Vehicles Must Be Removed From Snow Emergency Routes
(Market, Loudoun and King Streets) to Facilitate Snow Removal
Leesburg, VA (February 5, 2010) – The National Weather Service has issued a Winter
Storm Warning for the Leesburg area from 10:00 a.m. Friday morning until 10:00 p.m.
Saturday evening. Total storm snow accumulations in excess of 16 inches are
expected. In preparation for this significant winter storm, the Town of Leesburg has
declared a Snow Emergency, effective 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 5, 2010.
All parked vehicles must be removed from designated snow emergency routes
(Market, King and Loudoun Streets) in order to facilitate snow removal. Any vehicles
parked along designated snow emergency routes once snow removal operations begin
will be towed.
As with any winter storm event, salting and plowing operations on all Town-maintained
roads will commence as soon as snow begins to fall. Primary roadways and
thoroughfares will be cleared first, followed by secondary and subdivision roads.
Priority is given to major arteries to allow for traffic flow. Secondary streets will be
cleared as soon as the main roadways are cleared.
Residents can assist in the efficient and expeditious removal of snow by doing the
following:
Remove parked vehicles from streets and public rights-of-way.
Remove basketball hoops and other equipment from streets and cul-de-sacs.
Avoid shoveling sidewalks and driveways into the street, as this may result in
snow plows pushing additional snow back into driveway areas.
Avoid travel unless absolutely necessary during snow and ice events.
Residents are reminded they are responsible for clearing snow and ice from the
sidewalks in front of their houses within 24 hours after snow has ceased to fall. If snow
or ice cannot be removed, it should be covered with sand, kitty litter or similar material
to make it safe for pedestrians. Given the amount of snow accumulation forecast for this
storm, the Town requests that residents assist with clearing snow from fire hydrants as
they clear their driveways and sidewalks.
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