MARTINSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The City of Martinsburg has issued reminders regarding snow removal.
While City Public Works crews are plowing and clearing the City’s 56 miles of streets, public buildings, and public spaces, you can help with the snow removal efforts in several ways.
Residents are asked to remove vehicles from the street, if possible.
Clear the sidewalks adjacent to your property.
Property owners are responsible for clearing snow/ice on sidewalks adjacent to properties within 24 hours for the safety of pedestrians.
Do not plow, shovel, blow, or place snow on streets or roadways.
Shovel around hydrants and mailboxes. Shovel a three-foot path from the road to the hydrant and a minimum of three feet on all sides of the hydrant.
Shoveling around hydrants will assist the Martinsburg Fire Department in case of an emergency.
Consider shoveling a path for meter readers or mail carriers.
Keep neighborhood storm drains free of snow and ice to allow snow melt to drain properly.
Place garbage containers at least 3 feet back from the curb to avoid contact with snowplows.
Try not to walk down the middle of the street during plowing operations. This is
especially dangerous during a storm when visibility is reduced.
Check on your elderly and/or sick neighbors who may be unable to clear their sidewalks.
Residents are also asked to please be patient.
