CITY OF FREDERICK PREPARES RESIDENTS FOR SNOWFALL
Frederick, Md. --- With snow falling and predictions for additional snowfall 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. The Department of Public Works endeavors to remove the snow and ice from the streets of the City of Frederick, from curb to curb, or shoulder to shoulder, 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.
After snow has stopped falling, and drifting has ceased, it is anticipated that City streets will be plowed and/or treated with ice melting chemicals according to the following schedule:
- 0” - 3” Streets cleared or treated within 12 hours
- 3” – 6” Streets cleared or treated within 24 hours
- 6” – 9” Streets cleared or treated within 36 hours *
- > 9” As quickly as possible*
* These times do not include time required to load and haul snow out of the Downtown commercial and residential area.
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 from 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, and the City website for announcements. The City’s emergency public information line will also be updated with inclement weather announcements, 301-600-1300.
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:
Street Start End____________
NORTH/SOUTH STREETS
- Market Street Walser Drive Coca Cola Plant
- Bentz St/Motter Avenue/ Opossumtown Pike West South Street North City Limits
- East Street East South Street North Market Street
- Baughman’s Lane US Route 40 Rosemont Avenue
- South Jefferson Street Prospect Boulevard West Patrick Street
- Monocacy Boulevard East South Street East Patrick Street
- Monocacy Boulevard Gas House Pike MD Route 15
EAST/WEST STREETS
- Patrick Street NorthBound/ Ramp US Route 15 Bailes Lane
- South Street / West Patrick Street City Limits
Reich’s Ford Road
- Yellow Springs Road/ City Limits N. Bentz Street
Rosemont Avenue/
Dill Avenue
- Seventh Street Military Road East Street
- Butterfly Lane Mt. Phillip Road Alt. Route 40
Enforcement will begin, by the Frederick Police Department, at the time the Snow Emergency is declared and continue until the Snow Emergency has been lifted.
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.
New this year the City of Frederick has established a Snow Shovel Brigade. The Snow Shovel Brigade is an initiative to assist people who are elderly or disabled in shoveling their sidewalks after a snowfall. Sara McGill, community outreach specialist, has a list of volunteers who have agreed to be contacted. To assist in this effort or to request a copy of the list please contact 301-846-2236. The list is also available online at www.cityoffrederick.com.
