City of Plymouth braces for a full-blown snow removal operation starting 3:00 a.m. Friday, March 22, after conditions reached the snow emergency threshold with over 2 inches of snow piled up. The city's streets and cul-de-sacs are set to be cleared within nine hours once the flakes stop flying, according to the official city guidelines.
To keep tabs on the plows as they carve through the winter's blanket, residents can now check out the Live Plymouth Plow Map, a near-real-time tracker detailing the progress of snow removal—a tool that's as handy as a shovel in a blizzard. These measures were announced in a statement on the city's website, warning all motorists to navigate the wintry roads with utmost caution.
Parking when you shouldn't can hit your wallet: cars found on city streets after a 2-inch snowfall are on the tow list, with a curb-to-curb plowed street being the all-clear signal for parking again. According to the city's announcement, residents ought to brush off their mailboxes too since the plows can't do it without the risk of knocking them over, and nobody needs that headache.
On trash day, keep the bins back from the street curb. To prevent garbage being scattered by plows, that help keep the streets clear of snow driving through the area. Fire hydrants buried under snow also pose a risk, with the city urging folks to shovel them out for emergency access. As per the guidelines provided by the city, residents should throw snow onto the right side of the driveway when facing the road, to stop plows from pushing it back their way.
And for those who like text alerts, Plymouth has rolled out a new system this year. Texting SNOW to 1-888-296-5188 will ensure you never miss a snow emergency alert, keeping vehicles safe and streets clear for the plows to do their dance. For more detailed guidelines and information on the snow removal policy and seasonal reminders, residents can visit Plymouth's official website.
