Service Announcement
With the arrival of colder temperatures, City road crews are prepared for the first icy and snowy weather of the season. The City has put together a reminder for residents about the snow-clearing process and to provide tips about how to get ready around your property.
What to expect
- City crews have begun spraying an anti-ice, salt/water solution on high-priority streets and parking lots throughout the city to prevent snow and ice from bonding to the road surface, resulting in improved traction and effective removal.
- A full complement of equipment and shovellers are ready to clear snow, with a focus on priority routes including main roads, steep hills, emergency routes, bus routes, school zones, collector and industrial roads. Further details are posted online at penticton.ca/snow.
What you can do around your home
- Here are steps residents can do to ensure plows can safely and effectively clear roads.
- Stay home if you don’t have to travel. More cars on the road increase the risk of accidents and interference with crews.
- Remove cars off of the street so plows can work more efficiently and clear the entire roadway.
- 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.
- Be a snow angel and help your neighbours who need assistance.
- 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.
- Clear any catch basins on your street to allow the water to flow. Not only will this reduce flooding but it will get the water off the streets to reduce icy patches when temperatures drop.
- Clear the snow away from fire hydrants for easy access by firefighters if needed.
- Worried about garbage collection? Place your carts out at their designated collection point by 7 a.m. on your regularly scheduled garbage day. Garbage collection may be limited in laneways and side streets that trucks cannot safely access. If your garbage is not collected, residents can place an extra bag of garbage alongside their carts on their next collection day.
Be careful on the road
- Approach or pass snow clearing vehicles with care and consideration. Large work vehicles can sometimes make unexpected turns or stops.
- Surfaces such as roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery. Slow down driving speeds in slippery conditions, drive to the conditions and watch for taillights ahead while maintaining a safe following distance.
For more information, visit penticton.ca/snow.