Winter storm to impact area through Thursday

A winter storm will impact our area tonight through Thursday. The snow will fall in two rounds. Here are some things to remember over the next 48 hours:

• No parking is allowed on city streets for 12 hours after 2 inches of snow has fallen. Please remove your vehicle to allow Public Works crews to effectively clear streets of snow. Violators will be ticketed or towed.
• Please be patient as the plow operators make their way through town in this order: main streets, side streets, and courts.  If a plow passes a street without stopping, it’s because that street isn’t on their route.
• Do not push snow from your driveway into the street.  When clearing your driveway, it’s best to pile snow in your yard past the driveway in the direction of travel. Also, please clear the fire hydrant near your home in case of an emergency.  
• Consider helping neighbors who are unable to shovel snow from public sidewalks, their walkways and driveways.  Let them know you are willing to help, and check on them after the storm to make sure they are okay. 
• Garbage collection for Wednesday is currently on schedule. Check Homewood Disposal’s website or social media pages for weather-related updates.
• Expect slushy, snow-covered roads through Thursday – be prepared if you go out!
• Remind children who are outside playing in the snow to watch out for plows and other emergency vehicles. 

 
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