{"id":6695,"date":"2018-12-10T12:07:44","date_gmt":"2018-12-10T20:07:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yakimawa.gov\/media\/news\/?p=6695"},"modified":"2018-12-28T12:34:39","modified_gmt":"2018-12-28T20:34:39","slug":"city-snow-removal-policies-tips-available-on-line","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yakimawa.gov\/media\/news\/city-snow-removal-policies-tips-available-on-line\/","title":{"rendered":"City Snow Removal Policies, Tips Available On-Line"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>With light snow this past weekend, and additonal\nsnow likely at some point this winter, the City of Yakima has policies and tips\nto help deal with the challenges of winter weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When snow accumulation reaches three inches, the City of Yakima will plow the major arterial streets, and the streets near schools, hospitals, hills and other critical locations. A map showing City snow routes and a plow map are available at&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.yakimawa.gov\/apps\/snow-routes\/\">www.yakimawa.gov\/apps\/snow-routes\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have concerns with the plowing of your street, please call 576-6713.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is the responsibility of&nbsp;property owners in Yakima to remove snow from sidewalks in front of their homes or businesses. The best time to shovel snow is immediately after it falls and before ice can begin to form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those who are elderly, disabled or have other\nspecial conditions that make snow removal hazardous can contact the Office of\nNeighborhood Development Services (ONDS) at 575-6101.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other snow-related tips from the City of\nYakima&#8217;s Public Works Department include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Put safety first and drive only if necessary during winter storms.     Dress warmly and be prepared for travel delays.Don\u2019t follow a de-icing spray truck, snowplow or sanding truck too     closely. They may stop suddenly or spray sand, rocks or other material.<\/li><li>Do not sled on streets or sidewalks.<\/li><li>Don\u2019t throw snow from your sidewalk or driveway into the street \u2013     it\u2019s against the law.<\/li><li>After clearing the sidewalk of snow, you may choose to apply an     ice-melting substance.&nbsp; The City of Yakima recommends use of Calcium     Chloride, (sometimes called \u201chot melt\u201d) rather than Sodium Chloride (Rock     Salt) because it is less damaging to sidewalks and plants. Also, it works     at a much lower temperature, so it is more effective in freezing     conditions.<\/li><li>If your home or business is at a corner, please remove the snow from     the sidewalk ramps so children and other pedestrians can cross the street.<\/li><li>Dig out fire hydrants for your safety.<\/li><li>Put safety first and drive only if necessary during winter storms. Dress warmly andbe prepared for travel delays.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yakimawa.gov\/services\/streets\/snow-removal-policies-tips\/\">https:\/\/www.yakimawa.gov\/services\/streets\/snow-removal-policies-tips\/<\/a> for more information about City of Yakima snow removal policies and tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yakimawa.gov\/media\/news\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/6\/files\/sites\/6\/Snow-removal-policies-tips-News-Release-2.pdf\">Snow removal policies, tips &#8211; News Release<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yakimawa.gov\/media\/news\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/6\/files\/sites\/6\/Snow-removal-policies-tips-News-Release-2.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button\" download>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With light snow this past weekend, and additonal snow likely at some point this winter, the City of Yakima has policies and tips to help deal with the challenges of winter weather. 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