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Fall/Winter

Snow Removal Policies and Procedures

Streets
When a storm begins, day or night, Public Works crews are promptly mobilized and dispatched. The type of storm, anticipated accumulation, expected duration and other variables such as wind, drifting and temperature dictates how our specific snow plowing operations will progress. 

With ice or small snow accumulation snow plowing and salting at the same time will generally clear the roadways. With heavier snow or long duration storms the concentration is on keeping the roadways open. Once the storm has ended the roads will be cleared from curb to curb and followed up with salt.


Driveways and Sidewalks
Snow removal of the town home driveways and sidewalks begins at a two–inch accumulation. Please assist the snow removal efforts by moving vehicles into garages when possible. If drifting due to high winds occurs, contact the Property Manager to advise the snow removal contractor.
                             Securing Your Home During Fall and Winter

Interior:
  • Have your furnace checked and cleaned (change filter).
  • Check furnace and hot water heater vent pipes and drain sediment from hot water heater.
  • Install carbon monoxide detector if you do not have one. Change battery if necessary.
  • Check clothes dryer vents and clean.
  • Check battery in back–up sump pump.
Exterior:
  • Avoid shingle and roof damage by having gutters cleaned of leaves and debris to promote proper drainage.
  • Have chimneys and fireplaces cleaned.
  • Disconnect water hoses from outside spigots and drain and store hoses.
  • Safeguard your outdoor decor from unintentional damage during snow removal efforts.  Protect these elements by storing them, or moving them away from close proximity to sidewalks and driveways before snow removal begins.
  • Cover or remove patio furniture to protect against winter damage.
  • Winterize in–ground sprinkler system.
  • Check windows and doors for caulking and deteriorating weather stripping to save on heating costs.

Leaving for the winter?
  1. Contact the Property Manager to be sure your emergency contact name and phone number is up–to–date.
  2. Winterize home or townhome:
    —Set heat level to no less than 55 degrees.
    —Leave your sink and vanity cabinet doors open to allow warm air flow to the water pipes.
  3. Stop all delivery of mail and newspapers.