Prepared for the Citizens of Linden
- Weather forecasters are increasingly confident that we will can expect 3 to 4 inches, possibly more from a coastal storm moving in Sunday into Monday morning.
- For the last 3 weeks, you have experienced firsthand, the consequences of not moving your vehicles during a snow event.
- Vehicles were lined up on both sides of many streets so that our plows could only push the snow in the middle of those streets. Moreover many cars were parked right on the corners so the plows could not move the snow from the corners.
- After the storm, residents used ATVs with plows, snowblowers and shovels to clear out their properties directly back into the street with little concern for their neighbors or for passable streets after the storm. This “I got mine” attitude resulted in streets that didn’t look like they were plowed, ice in the middle of the streets and snow mounds that turn to icebergs as the freezing temperatures linger. And those very same residents were all too willing to point out a deficient job by the Public Works department as well as your government officials. The truth is, without consideration from residents, we cannot move snow in an efficient manner.
- Our plows are out during and immediately after all snow storms. This time frame is when we can optimally remove snow from the streets. After any storm, we cannot efficiently plow the snow as your driveways and parking lanes have already been cleared out. Snow removal in the day or days after a storm is very time consuming and as such, extended wait times can be expected for assistance.
- We ask the residents, in order to avoid the painful consequences you experienced from the last storm, please try to minimalize your direct impact to the streets of our city.
- Vehicles must be removed from Snow Emergency streets. Permanent signs are posted to designate these streets. Vehicles that remain parked on designated streets will be towed.
- On all other streets please make every effort to remove your vehicles from the street until after plow operations are completed. You may choose to double up in your driveways, ask a neighbor to share a driveway or even park on your grass. If you have no other options but to keep your vehicles on the street, make every effort not to park near street corners.
- Keep all snow from your driveways and walkways on your property.
- All walkways adjacent to your properties must be cleared within 12 hours after the storm has ended.
- If you choose to pay for private snow clearing assistance, it is recommended that you do so when the storm is ended so they do the job once and correctly.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation,
Linden Public Works Department