1. First Priority: Clearing of all primary streets and heaviest traffic routes.
   
   
2. Second Priority: Clearing of all collector streets and bus routes.
   
   
3. Third Priority: Plowing of all residential streets if more than two inches of snow exists.

Other City crews work around the clock to handle slick spots and other street problems. Chemicals and abrasives are used only on main routes and bridges as needed. Help Us Help You! 

1. Be prepared. Equip your vehicle in advance; chains or snow tires are required when streets are covered. Plan offstreet parking and alternate routes. Play it safe, avoid unnecessary trips.
   
2. Be patient. Please understand that the City will attempt to clear heavy snow from more than 850 lane miles of streets as soon as possible. Please call only when necessary and be assured that your individual problem will be handled as promptly as possible.
   
3. Sidewalk Responsibility. Save work by shoveling driveways AFTER the City plows have passed. Snow removed from driveways and parking lots should not be thrown into the street or onto the sidewalk. Save additional work... as you shovel out your driveway, toss the snow to the right side--that snow will NOT end up back in your driveway as the plows go through your neighborhood. According to City Code, it is the duty of the occupant of every house or lot to have all snow removed from sidewalks or footways within four (4) hours after snow has stopped. If snow ends during the night, sidewalks or footways must be cleared by 12:00 p.m. the following day.
   
4. Be helpful. Pool neighborhood resources. Consider helping the elderly with grocery shopping, snow shoveling, and other chores.
   
5. Be cautious. Don't travel unless necessary and exercise extreme caution when doing so.
   
   It's worth saying again... Be patient. Please understand that the City will attempt to clear heavy snow from more than 850 lane miles of streets as soon as possible. Please call only when necessary and be assured that your individual problem will be handled as promptly as possible.