City of Rochester
News Release
(Tuesday, March 14, 2017) – The City of Rochester
continues to monitor the winter weather conditions as New York State remains
under a State of Emergency. While Rochester has not seen the accumulation that
other areas have, Mayor Lovely A. Warren urges residents to avoid unnecessary
travel and use caution while out on the roads.
The R-Centers will not open today, with the exception of
the David F. Gantt Center which will remain open as an emergency shelter and
all libraries will close at 3.
A residential plow run is underway and a sidewalk run is
scheduled for late afternoon and evening. Residents can check on snow plow status
with the new PlowTrax app, www.cityofrochester.gov/plowtrax.
Mayor Warren asks residents on the road during the
evening commute to take their time, give snow plows plenty of space to do their
jobs, and adhere to alternate side parking regulations.
Mayor Warren is asking that residents remember the
following:
- PlowTrax, the City’s snow plow tracker application,
will be up and running, so residents can check our plowing progress in real
time. Plows will be able to do their job faster if residents give them plenty
of space to do their jobs. For more: http://www.cityofrochester.gov/plowtrax/
- Strictly observe alternate side parking regulations to
allow our plows clear passage.
- Monitor the news for travel advisories, closures,
cancellations and refuse delays.
- While the storm warning is in effect, it is strongly
advised that residents avoid unnecessary travel. If you do need to be on the
roads, please give yourself plenty of time to get where you need to go, drive
carefully and be safe.
- The City of Rochester provides sidewalk plowing to
assist residents during a substantial winter storm. The City plows sidewalks
when 4 inches of new snow has accumulated. Property owners are responsible to
remove any remaining snow and ice.
- When snow has accumulated, place your refuse and
recycling containers at the edge of your driveway or on a shoveled path. Do not
put them on top of snow banks or in the street or sidewalk.
- Please keep your fire hydrants clear in the event of an
emergency.
- Bring your pets inside.
- Stay safe by making sure you have enough gas, food and
warm clothes and blankets in preparation for the storm. Residents should also
consider having a communication plan for families and loved ones, especially
the sick and elderly, in order determine how to contact one another and what to
do in case of an emergency.
- Shoveling or plowing snow from private property onto
sidewalks, roads or fire hydrants is illegal.
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News Media: For more information, contact Press Officer
Jessica Alaimo at 428-7135.