Snow Removal

Snow removal equipment

THE CITY GENERALLY BEGINS PLOWING SNOW WHEN:

  • Snow reaches an accumulation over 6”.
  • Snow that has high moisture content such as “wet, heavy snow” is more of an issue than that of low moisture content.
  • Priority routes are plowed first. It is our priority to keep arterials and emergency service routes open. Priority routes are (in no particular order)
    • The North and South business districts and hills.
    • Then main arterials such as Broadway Ave, Elizabeth St, NE 8th Ave, NE 5th Ave, NE 10th Ave, SE 15th Ave, S. Mill St.
    • Schools

HOW YOU CAN HELP OUT:

  • Please leave plenty of room between vehicles and snow plows, backhoes, sanding trucks. They tend to make frequent stops, turns and back-ups.
  • If possible, park cars and keep garbage cans (if it is not your collection day) off the streets.
  • Keep the sidewalks in front of your property cleared of snow and ice.
  • Clear a path to your mailbox.

We thank you in advance for your patience during inclement weather. Questions can be directed to the Public Works Department at (541)938-8270, 8272, 8274.