Residents in Plymouth are bracing for a blanket of snow set to exceed the city's emergency levels, prompting officials to announce a full-scale snow removal scheduled to kick off at 3 a.m. Thursday, February 15th. The ongoing snowfall, which is anticipated to surpass the 2-inch snow emergency criterion, has the city urging locals to exercise caution and refrain from unnecessary travel. "A snowfall of 2 inches or more prompts a snow emergency," per the city's statement on the situation.
The City of Plymouth has shared its snow removal policy which outlines the goal of having streets and cul-de-sacs cleared within nine hours once the snow ceases. In a bid to maintain transparency and keep residents informed, the city is providing access to a Live Plow Map, which enables them to track the progress of snowplow crews in near-real-time.
New this year to the toolkit of winter readiness is the option for residents to receive snow emergency alerts via text message. Those interested are encouraged to text "SNOW" to 1-888-296-5188 to sign up or visit the city's website for electronic notifications. Ensuring safety and efficiency remains at the forefront, with city officials reminding everyone of the parking regulations: parking on city streets is a no-go after a 2-inch snowfall until plows have cleared the way curb-to-curb, or risk being tagged and possibly towed.
From clearing mailboxes to shoveling out fire hydrants, the city's snowfall game plan includes tips on ensuring postal deliveries are uninterrupted and firefighters have quick access to hydrants in emergencies. Additionally, residents must be mindful of garbage and recycling protocols during snowy conditions, making certain that containers are set back from the street to prevent them from being knocked over. Driveways also come with a set of rules; it is illegal to push snow back into the street, potentially hampering the clearing efforts, and residents should instead shovel snow downstream of plowing operations.
