Snow & Ice Control
Monday, December 28, 2015
City of Altoona staff
The Public Works Department utilizes 5 trucks and 1 wheel loader for snow removal on Altoona's 39 miles of roads and streets.
During emergency conditions (i.e. freezing rain, sleet or ice) crews are called out immediately. Salt is used when temperatures are above 10° to 15° F. For lower temperatures, a salt and sand mix is used. Priorities are hills and main roads with side streets to follow.
Snow plowing begins when 3" of snow are on the street. A normal snow event of 8" or less will take crews approximately 6 or 7 hours to clear all roads and streets. A major snow event of 8" or more means that crews will work until all roads are plowed.
What you can do
- Minimize travel during inclement weather.
- Park you vehicle off-street in your driveway or garage. If you are an apartment dweller, please park in your apartment building's parking lot.
- City workers suggest that residents wait to shovel until snow plowing is finished on your street. Crews usually make 2 to 3 passes on each side of the street to clear it.
- Sidwalks must be cleared of snow and ice within 24 hours following a snowfall or icy weather event. Snow/ice covered sidewalks can be reported by sending an e-mail to cityhall@ci.altoona.wi.us or by calling 715-839-6092.
- Snow that is removed from sidewalks and driveways must remain on the property. You may NOT deposit snow onto the roadway or across the road when plowing your driveway or parking lot.
- Businesses and multi-dwelling residences are asked to be aware of the location of snow placement so as not to create a traffic hazard.
- If you have a fire hydrant in front of your home or business, please clear the snow around it.
- Please make safety a priority, be patient and allow extra tavel time. Drive with caution and appropriate to the weather conditions.
Thank you and be safe!
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