The City of Troy has received in excess of 4 inches of snow. We have initiated plowing of the residential subdivision streets. A full explanation of the City of Troy snow removal procedures can be reviewed on the City of Troy Web Page.

Listed below are a few tips that will assist all of us in getting through this winter.

• Don't Park on the Street! Move your cars out of the street and especially cul-de-sacs into the driveways when an accumulating snow is predicted. It is difficult to maneuver trucks around on dry pavement let alone in icy conditions.
• Give plows & salt trucks room to maneuver. When applying salt and plowing snow they have to change lanes, back up and make more frequent stops.
• Don't pass trucks when salt is being applied or snow is being plowed. Keeping control of your vehicle can be extremely difficult.
• Don't pull out into the intersection when snowplow trucks are approaching. Drivers cannot control the snow coming off the plow blade. The snow often contains rocks and other debris from the roadway.
• Don't shovel snow into the street when clearing sidewalks, driveways and parking lots. This makes clearing the roadway more difficult and creates more hazardous ice patches.
• Dig out Fire Hydrants - if there is a fire hydrant at your curb - please try to uncover. In the event of a fire emergency - this could help save a life by helping the fire department locate the hydrant more quickly.