HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL PR 2010-02-05 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
Are Now In Effect
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 Town of Leesburg has declared a Snow
Emergency, effective immediately.
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.
Slating and plowing operations on all Town-maintained roads are underway. 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.
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