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MEDIA
ADVISORY
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Mayor:
Jennifer P. Dougherty
CONTACT:
Nancy Gregg Poss, Public Information Officer, 301-360-3842
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, December 4, 2003
CITY
OF FREDERICK PREPARES RESIDENTS FOR WINTER WEATHER
Frederick,
Md. --- With predictions of winter weather in our weather
forecast, the City of Frederick wanted to alert residents
about procedures which may go into effect should the
City declare a Snow Emergency. The Department of Public
Works is responsible for coordinating the removal of
the snow and ice from the streets of the City of Frederick
to provide a safe driving surface to its users. Snow
and ice will be removed to provide bare, uncovered asphalt
upon which to drive. The Department of Public Works
will also remove snow and ice from City-owned parking
lots and parking decks, sidewalks at City facilities,
sidewalks on City bridges, and other City facilities.
The
Mayor of the City of Frederick can declare a Snow Emergency
at any point when the following events occur; large
accumulation of snowfall, poor driving conditions, or
a declaration of a Snow Emergency by the State of Maryland
or Frederick County. Additional conditions may also
trigger a declaration of a Snow Emergency.
If
the Mayor declares a Snow Emergency for the City of
Frederick, media will be notified. Check your local
radio stations, Channel 99, the City website, and the
Emergency Public Information Line for announcements.
If a Snow Emergency is declared, facts relating to parking
restrictions, driving restrictions, etc, will be provided.
During
a Snow Emergency City residents are not permitted to
park on designated Snow Emergency Routes. Any vehicles
parked on these streets may be towed at the owner's
expense. Vehicles traveling on Snow Emergency Routes
will also be required to use snow tires or chains.
Please
note the following Snow Emergency Routes:
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NORTH/SOUTH
STREETS
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| 1. |
Market
Street |
Walser
Drive |
Coca
Cola Plant |
| 2. |
Bentz
St/Motter Avenue/Opossumtown Pike |
West
South Street |
North
City Limits |
| 3. |
East
Street |
East
South Street |
North
Market Street |
| 4. |
Baughman's
Lane |
US
Route 40 |
Rosemont
Avenue |
| 5. |
South
Jefferson Street |
Prospect
Boulevard |
West
Patrick Street |
| 6. |
Monocacy
Boulevard |
East
South Street |
East
Patrick Street |
| 7. |
Monocacy
Boulevard |
Gas
House Pike |
MD
Route 15 |
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EAST/WEST
STREETS
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| 8. |
Patrick
Street |
NorthBound/
Ramp US Route 15 |
Bailes
Lane |
| 9. |
South
Street/Reich's Ford Road |
West
Patrick Street |
City
Limits |
| 10. |
Yellow
Springs Road/Rosemont Avenue/Dill Avenue |
City
Limits |
N.
Bentz Street |
| 11. |
Seventh
Street |
Military
Road |
East
Street |
| 12. |
Butterfly
Lane |
Mt.
Phillip Road |
Alt.
Route 40 |
Enforcement
will begin, by the Frederick Police Department, two
hours after a Snow Emergency is declared and will continue
until the Snow Emergency has been lifted.
The
Department of Public Works will remove snow from Snow
Emergency Routes first. Then they will clear collector
roads and finally all others.
To
view Snow Removal maps click here.
To
view Salt maps click here.
For a clearer view of your
area, simply click on that section!
Citizens
are also reminded of their responsibility to clear sidewalks
from snow and ice according to Section 22-16 of the
City of Frederick, Maryland Code, Titled, Removal of
Snow and Ice From Sidewalks. All owners or persons in
possession of any land or premises situated on any street
within the city, where sidewalks are laid, is responsible
for the removal of snow and ice from the entire length
of the walk and for a width of at least four (4) feet.
This must be completed within six (6) hours after it
has stopped falling and drifting. If snow or ice has
fallen between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., it must be removed
before 1:00 p.m. the next day.
In
the event the snow and ice is not removed within the
time and manner, The City of Frederick's Code Enforcement
Department can issue a municipal infraction of up to
$100.
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