MEDIA ADVISORY

Mayor: Jennifer P. Dougherty

CONTACT: Eva Rosvold, Director of Administration, 301-360-3838

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, December 10, 2003

CITY REMINDS RESIDENTS TO KEEP STORM INLETS CLEAR

Frederick, MD -- During the recent snow event, City crews worked diligently to clear the City streets of snow. While doing so, the crews were also working to uncover storm drain inlets. It is important to keep these storm drain inlets clear of snow and debris, to insure that the melting snow is able to drain into the City’s storm drain system.

In light of the predicted rain events for this week, the City would like to remind all property owners not to cover these inlets with snow, and would like to ask that if you should see a storm drain inlet that is covered, to please report it to the City's Switchboard at 301-600-1440.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.