SHAWNEE TOWNSHIP

Snow Removal Etiquette and Information

• Please Do Not Park Vehicles On Roadway.
  Snow plows and emergency vehicles are severely hampered by vehicles in the right of way. You may be ticketed.



• Motorists are advised not to venture out on the roads when snow levels (1,2 &3) are issued.   See explanation of snow levels at the EMA website: http://www.allen-ema.com/weather/snowLevelSummary.php.
  
  
• Private Snow Removal Contractors must always yield to Public Service & Emergency Vehicles such as:
  Police Cars
  Fire Service Vehicles
  Ambulances
  Snow Plows



• Private Contractors, Home Owners, Business Places,
  MUST NOT--PUSH SNOW OUT INTO THE ROADWAY, AND DO NOT BLOCK FIRE HYDRANTS
  It could lead to legal action.



• Shawnee Township has approximately 60 plus miles of roads and 25 subdivisions to service.
  The snow falls on them all at once. We have to clean them one at a time.



• Shawnee Township has 4 snow plows and 5 employees.
  The primary purpose of snowplows is to clear the main roads for emergency and fire service vehicles.
  Please be patient as we strive to clear the roadways as quickly and as safely as possible, to allow the Shawnee Township Residents to safely travel to their destinations.