READY FOR WINTER? GET THE INFO! In Alexandria, snow and ice storms produce an average accumulation of 15 inches each year, and our Snow Operations Team clears 521 lane miles of roadway. The City is prepared – are you? DID YOU KNOW? • In Alexandria, storm levels are based on type and severity of storm. Level 1 (least severe) to Level 3 (most severe). Levels are posted on the City’s website. • Roads are plowed by priority. First, the snow emergency routes, followed by secondary routes then residential streets. • Clearing sidewalks, driveways, and entrances are the responsibility of the adjacent property owner, occupant, community association, or business. Time limits are determined by the level: Level 1 = 24 hours, Level 2 = 48 hours, Level 3 = 72 hours. • You can help! Clear ice, snow, and leaves from around ﬁre hydrants and storm drains, and avoid shoveling snow into the street. WHAT TO DO? • Stay oﬀ the roads in the event of snow or ice • Don’t park on snow emergency routes • Keep shovels, salt or sand handy 703.746.4357 (HELP) www.alexandriava.gov/Snow www.alexandriava.gov/SocialMedia

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Ready foR WinteR?

Get the info!

In Alexandria, snow and ice storms produce an average accumulation of 15 inches each year, and our Snow Operations Team clears 521 lane miles of roadway. The City is prepared – are you?

did you knoW?• In Alexandria, storm levels are based on type and

severity of storm. Level 1 (least severe) to Level 3 (most severe). Levels are posted on the City’s website.

• Roads are plowed by priority. First, the snow emergency routes, followed by secondary routes then residential streets.

• Clearing sidewalks, driveways, and entrances are the responsibility of the adjacent property owner, occupant, community association, or business. Time limits are determined by the level: Level 1 = 24 hours, Level 2 = 48 hours, Level 3 = 72 hours.

• You can help! Clear ice, snow, and leaves from around fire hydrants and storm drains, and avoid shoveling snow into the street.

What to do?• Stay off the roads in the event of snow or ice• Don’t park on snow emergency routes• Keep shovels, salt or sand handy

703.746.4357 (HELP)www.alexandriava.gov/Snow

www.alexandriava.gov/SocialMedia