HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL PR 2010-02-07 snow removal operations continue
Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Betsy Fields
Research & Communications Manager
571-246-8095
Town of Leesburg Snow Removal Operations
Continue Around the Clock
Officials Expect All Town Streets To Be Passable
By Mo nday Morning, February 8, 2010
Leesburg, VA (February 7, 2010) – Snow removal operations within the Town of
Leesburg are continuing around the clock. Street crews have been working continuous
12-hour shifts since Friday morning, clearing streets and Town facilities.
As of 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 7, 2010, approximately 90% of Town streets had
been plowed at least once. Town officials estimate that all Town streets will be
passable, with a minimum of one lane open, by Monday morning, February 8, 2010.
Snow removal operations will continue until all Town streets have at least two lanes
open to traffic.
Residents are requested to assist with snow removal in the following ways:
• When clearing driveway aprons, shovel snow to the right of the driveway. This
will reduce the amount of snow pushed back onto the driveway by snow plows.
• Clear snow from around fire hydrants.
• Ensure that the house number is visible from the street. In the event of an
emergency, emergency crews will need to be to see the address number.
Residents and business owners are reminded that they are responsible for clearing
snow and ice from the sidewalks in front of their properties. The Town of Leesburg will
clear the sidewalks in front of Town-owned facilities. If snow or ice cannot be removed,
it should be covered with sand, kitty litter or similar material to make it safe for
pedestrians.
A complete list of Town facility closures and cancellations is posted on the Town of
Leesburg website at www.leesburgva.gov and will be updated as necessary. As of 5:00
p.m. on Sunday, February 7, 2010, the following closures and cancellations have been
announced:
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Snow Removal Operations Continue
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• Ida Lee Park Recreation Center will be open regular hours on Monday, February
8, 2010. All classes scheduled to begin before noon on Monday are cancelled.
• Thomas Balch Library will be closed on Monday, February 8, 2010.
• Leesburg Executive Airport is closed until further notice.
Weather and street access permitting, trash collection will follow the regular schedule.
If crews are unable to collect trash on Monday, February 8, 2010, trash collection in the
SE and SW Quadrants will take place on Tuesday, February 9, 2010.
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