2017_OP_Fall_Winter Newsletter

WINTER READINESS

WINTER READINESS

TOP 10 SNOWTIPS THE VILLAGE MAKES EVERY EFFORT TO REDUCE THE IMPACT OF WINTER SNOW, BUT WE NEED YOUR HELP. THE TOP 10 SNOW TIPS LISTED BELOW ARE JUST SOME OF THE WAYS THAT YOU AND YOUR NEIGHBORS CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE DURING THE SNOW SEASON. WE APPRECIATE YOUR ASSISTANCE AND PATIENCE DURING EVERY SNOW EVENT.

1. V illage ordinance prohibits parking on Village streets once two inches of snow has fallen. 2. P arked vehicles must be kept off of streets for ten hours after it has stopped snowing . 3. W hen clearing driveways, residents should place snow on either side of the driveway on the lawn and never in a recently plowed street. 4. Residents should keep garbage cans and recycle bins from rolling into the street on garbage pick-up day. 5. Mark edges of curbs and mailboxes with stakes available for free from the Public Works Department. 6. D igging from the street, clear out fire hydrants and storm drains near your home. 7. Do not clear your driveway at the curbline until the snowplow driver has made his last curb pass in front of your residence. 8. Be patient. Every storm is different with many variables. Streets may need to be plowed more than once. 9. Clear the snow from storm sewers in front of your home so melting snow can easily drain, preventing ice patches. 10. T o ensure mail delivery, residents must clear the snow from around their mailboxes after the streets have been plowed. Mailboxes should be kept in good repair and be placed at least one foot behind the curb to avoid damage.

SNOW REMOVAL

When heavy snowfall demands additional resources, the village will dispatch contractors to assist with clearing snow from elbows, courts and cul-de-sacs. Not all roads within Orland Park are maintained by the village. Some state, county and privately maintained roads and properties are maintained by other agencies. Please use the following phone numbers to find out about state and Cook County roads: • State Roads, 847-705-4161 • Cook County Roads, 708-448-8006 To clear our roads as quickly as possible and keep them safe for travel, we need the cooperation of all our residents. Those with questions regarding snow removal can contact the Public Works Department at 708-403-6350.

According to weather predictions, we should expect a warmer than average winter with lots of snow. The Village of Orland Park Public Works Department has been gearing up for the upcoming season and is prepared to tackle whatever Mother Nature sends our way. When a storm begins, day or night, Public Works crews are promptly mobilized and dispatched. The type of storm, anticipated accumulation, expected duration and other variables such as wind, drifting and temperature dictates how our specific snow plowing operations will progress. “The snow removal process includes a prioritized implementation schedule in order to ensure public safety. It is imperative to clear main roads first to provide mobility and access for police, fire and ambulatory activity,” remarked Trustee and Public Works Committee Chair Michael Carroll. All village-owned streets will be plowed with main streets cleared first, followed by side-streets, and finally cul-de-sacs and dead ends.

“The snow removal process includes a prioritized implementation schedule in order to ensure public safety. It is imperative to clear main roads first to provide mobility and access for police, fire and ambulatory activity.” Trustee Michael Carroll PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE CHAIR

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