With continued cold temperatures forecasted for the coming days, the City is issuing a warning to slow down and use caution when travelling on roads and sidewalks.
A full fleet of snow removal crews and equipment have been working to clear and salt/sand the roads following Sunday’s first snowstorm of the season. Their focus has been priority 1 and 2 roads, including main routes, hilly terrain, school zones, roads serving emergency routes to hospitals and major transit routes.
Due to more snowfall Monday night, crews today focused on clearing and re-salting main corridors. However, due to some melting and below-freezing temperatures expected tonight, crews are anticipating icy conditions and are warning motorists to prepare for winter driving conditions for the coming days.
Here are ways residents can help to keep our City moving and safe during a snow event.
- Remember when shovelling your driveway to pile the snow on the left side of the driveway (facing the property), and where possible shovel the snow to the property rather than the roadway so when plows go by, they won’t drag the shovelled piles back into your driveway entrance.
- Stay home if you don’t have to travel. More cars on the road increase the risk of accidents and interference with crews.
- Approach or pass snow clearing vehicles with care and consideration. Large work vehicles can sometimes make unexpected turns or stops.
- Remove cars off of the street so plows can work more efficiently and clear the entire roadway. It also reduces potential vehicle damage and provides faster clean-up.
- Do your best to clear all sidewalks adjacent to your property before 11 a.m. the following day after the snow event, in accordance with the Good Neighbour Bylaw.
- Clear the snow away from fire hydrants for easy access by firefighters if needed.
- Be a snow angel and help your neighbours who need assistance.
- Clear any catch basins on your street to allow the water to flow.
- Worried about garbage collection? Place your carts out at their designated collection point by 7 a.m. on your regularly scheduled garbage day. For more tips and information, visit penticton.ca/garbage.