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The City of Warrensburg Public Works Department has prepared this information to inform you about our snow removal policies. Please read this information and reference it throughout the winter months.
The Street Maintenance Section of the Public Works Department has the responsibility for treating streets when snow or icy conditions exist. Please view the Warrensburg Snow Route Map.
Our Goal
Our primary objective during any snowstorm is to keep thoroughfares open and safe for the motoring public. Thoroughfares are part of the emergency snow route system. When a snow emergency is declared, priority will be given to emergency snow routes. Additional priority will also be given to:
- Streets adjacent to schools
- Bus Routes
- Police, Fire and Rescue Stations
- Steep graded hills and sharp curves
Residential streets will receive service after thoroughfares, snow routes, and priority locations have been cleared.
Storm Procedures
There are three (3) basic procedures followed in snowstorm operations:
- Procedure 1: When snow accumulation is less than two (2) inches or icing occurs, the emergency snow routes and priority routes will be treated with sand and salt. If warranted, residential streets will be treated also.
- Procedure 2: If Snow accumulation is from two (2) to four (4) inches, primary snow routes will be treated with sand and salt, and if warranted, plowed. If needed, residential streets will only be plowed in the center, and treated with sand and salt. A “Snow Emergency” will be declared if warranted.
- Procedure 3: When snow accumulation is four (4) inches or more, emergency and priority routes will be plowed and receive treatment first during any snowstorm. Residential streets will be plowed in the center after these routes are cleared. Every street will receive an application of deicing materials and a “Snow Emergency” will be declared.
Vehicles on Emergency Snow Routes
Whenever the existing climatic conditions are such that serious travel conditions may result, the Public Works Director may declare a “Snow Emergency”. Appropriate notice will be given to local media for broadcast and newspapers for publishing.
In the event that a “Snow Emergency” has been declared, clearing of emergency snow routes will be a priority in order to return the City to normal and safe travel as soon as possible. Pursuant to City ordinances in a snow emergency, no vehicle shall be parked on any street designated as an emergency snow route.
Driving Tips
Exercise extreme care when driving in inclement weather. Driving on snow packed or icy roads requires your full attention and puts heightened demands on driving skills. Remember to be patient, drive at reduced speeds, and brake slowly.
Help City crews by not parking along streets designated as emergency snow routes.
Sidewalk Ordinance
It is the duty of the property owner or tenant of any premises abutting or adjoining any public sidewalk to remove all snow and/or ice from such sidewalk immediately following a storm.
Driveways
It is important that you clear your driveway entrance before possible re-freezing makes it difficult to shovel it out. When shoveling snow at the driveway entrance facing the street, you should shovel the snow to the right side of your driveway. This will assist in keeping additional snow from being pushed back across your driveway when City trucks begin widening the drive lanes.
Pushing snow from a driveway into the street is a violation of the City Code.
Additional Information
If you wish to report a snow-related problem or have any questions regarding the City’s procedures for treating snow and ice, please call the Warrensburg Public Works Department at 660-747-9135.
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