2022 OP Winter Newsletter

INQUIRING MINDS

INQUIRING MINDS

CAN I PARK ON THE STREET IN THE WINTER?

HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT VILLAGE SERVICES? HERE ARE A FEW OF THE MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:

Parking is prohibited on Village streets once two inches of snow has fallen. Parked vehicles must be kept off the streets for 10 hours after a snow event, giving Village crews time to clear the thoroughfares. Residents are reminded to never push shoveled snow into street, instead place it on side lawns. Residents can assist Village crews (and avoid a parking ticket) in the snow removal efforts by parking vehicles in driveways or other off-street areas. The first priority of the snow removal process is to ensure public safety. It is imperative to clear main roads to provide mobility and access for police, fire, and ambulatory activity. All Village-owned streets will be plowed including side streets and cul-de-sacs. Please keep in mind that several state and local agencies other than the Village are responsible for snow removal on some roads. View a map snow plowing jurisdictions at orlandpark.org/snowremoval. HOW DOES ORLAND PARK PRIORITIZE WHAT STREETS ARE PLOWED FIRST?

HOW DO I REPORT ROAD OR ICE HAZARDS?

OP311 is a non-emergency system for residents to utilize to report concerns which can include road hazards like ice patches, pot holes or broken street lights. Simply submit a request on orlandpark.org/OP311. You may enter code enforcement related requests anonymously. All other request types require registration. Registering allows a resident to view all of their submitted requests and receive updates about their requests via email.

ARE THERE ANY SERVICES THAT CAN ASSIST IN CLEARING MY DRIVEWAY?

Those who require assistance with shoveling should register for the Village’s Snow Angels program. Orland Park seniors or individuals with disabilities will be provided with a complete list of available volunteers in their area upon request. The resident is then responsible for contacting volunteers from the list and for scheduling services directly with the volunteer. The volunteer is responsible for completing the task or notifying the resident if they are unable to complete the work. Seniors or individuals with disabilities can register for the program by filling out the online request form at orlandpark.org/snowhelp or by calling 708/403-5000.

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