| Snowfall | 2.5 cm | 5 cm | 5 cm+ | Post storm | Post storm clear |
| Forecasting | Storm Begins | Facility parking lots & sidewalks | Plowing operations | Sidewalks and cul de sacs | Post storm patrols |
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Staff monitors multiple weather sources for a consistent forecast and plans operations.
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Staff begins salting & sanding operations of arterial & collector roads, sharp corners & steep hills
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Staff clears snow in front of all municipally owned and operated facilities.
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Staff starts plowing operations of roads in priority sequence:
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Staff begins:
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Staff debriefs and tends to any service concerns, if necessary.
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During a winter storm event, crews work around the clock to complete operations within prescribed service levels. Kindly help them out by remembering:
- Don't park on streets from November 1, until March 31, especially when snow clearing operations are underway.
- Pile snow from your driveway and walkways onto your property - not on the road.
- Don't push snow into the travelled portion of the roadway.
- Clear the sidewalk in front and beside your property as soon as you can after a snowfall and apply sand or salt when icy.
- Keep children safe by preventing them from playing or building snow forts in the snow banks at the side of road.
- Keep fire hydrants clear and accessible.
- Help prevent street flooding and icing by clearing snow away from storm sewer catch basins near your property.
- On garbage day, place garbage and recycling containers on your driveway near the edge of the road. Don't place your garbage or recycle boxes on top of snow banks.
- If you need to drive during a winter storm plan your route accordingly. Roads with steep hills may be difficult to navigate during snow events.
For additional information, please contact the Public Works & Utilities Department at 905-892-2607 x332.
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