News Release -- Snow Update

 City of Rochester

News Release

 

(Sunday, January 20, 2019) – With more snow accumulating and temperatures dropping, City of Rochester snow-fighters are continuing to work around the clock, currently completing a third pass of Rochester’s residential streets.

“I would like to thank all the hard-working men and women who are braving the cold to keep our streets clear and our families safe, along with our first responders who are out responding to calls,” Mayor Warren said. “I would also like to thank our residents to help us help you by adhering to alternate side parking regulations and giving plows plenty of space to do their jobs. Myself and my team will continue to monitor operations to ensure the safety of our residents.”

About 200 pieces of equipment, including sidewalk plows and repurposed refuse trucks, are currently out on the roads, and will maintain a continual presence on the main roads. Track their progress by using the Plowtrax app, www.cityofrochester.gov/plowtrax, and call 311 to report problems with snow accumulation on streets and sidewalks.

As temperatures drop, Mayor Warren reminds residents to continue to use caution on the roads and while shoveling and heating their homes. Please keep high efficiency furnace and water heater vents clear and don’t leave open flames or space heaters unattended.

The Red Cross offers the following tips for dealing with freezing temperatures: www.redcross.org/about-us/news-and-events/news/Cold-Weather-Calls-for-Special-Safety-Steps.html

Residents are reminded to keep their sidewalks and fire hydrants clear and to bring pets inside.

Shoveling or plowing snow from private property onto public sidewalks and streets is illegal.

For more information on the City’s winter snow preparations visit www.cityofrochester.gov/rocsnow.