As winter tightens its grip with an anticipated large storm this weekend, Oxford, Ohio's Division of Police has issued a pre-emptive advisory for residents, especially those associated with Miami University. In a statement released on social media, the city police detailed the activation of snow routes and called for community cooperation to ensure efficient snow removal. "Once a Snow Emergency is declared, NO PARKING is allowed on streets designated snow routes," the City of Oxford, Ohio - Division of Police stated, emphasizing that vehicles parked in violation are subject to being ticketed and/or towed.
The police department's post goes on to specifically advise Miami students, who habitually park on snow routes, to proactively move their cars to designated lots such as Ditmer or Chestnut Fields. The alert underscores the necessity to make plans "to park your car elsewhere by Saturday afternoon," according to the City of Oxford Police. This is to avoid inadvertently slowing down snow clearance efforts or, worse yet, facing the consequences of a ticket or tow. As the system approaches, residents are encouraged to stay updated via the police department's social media, the city website, or local news outlets. Additionally, they can sign up for Nixle text notifications to quickly receive alerts on their mobile devices.
The social media post from the City of Oxford Police also addressed a quirk of human behavior, with a tinge of humor, by questioning the local custom of stocking up on milk in preparation for storms. "Also, how many gallons of milk do you really need? Does it melt snow or something?" it quipped, as per the City of Oxford Police.
