City of Sidney declares snow emergency effective 10 p.m. Friday

Based upon weather forecasts for a major winter storm event, the City of Sidney has declared a snow emergency effective at 10 p.m., Friday, March 8. The snow emergency shall remain in effect until further notice.

During the issuance of a snow emergency no vehicles shall be parked or remain to be parked on any portion of an emergency snow route. The issuance of a snow emergency is to help facilitate the ability of snow removal equipment to clear these routes as quickly as possible. The emergency snow routes are designated by red and blue signs posted along the street. Additionally, residents can view a map showing all of the emergency snow routes on the city website at http://www.cityofsidney.org. Click on the map button under the Help Center on the front page. This will take you to a scalable map for viewing.

Residents whose vehicles remain on the street after the 10 p.m. effective time will be contacted by City emergency personnel and reminded to remove their vehicle. In the event that vehicles remain on the emergency snow routes after the effective time, owners of these vehicles may be cited and/or their vehicles towed away at the owner’s expense.

Also, the city of Sidney would like to remind residents not to place snow from their property on the City streets. This creates traffic hazards and additional problems for the snow removal crews. Please place snow from your sidewalks and driveways on your grass as it is an excellent source of moisture for your lawns.

The City of Sidney would also like to advise residents to avoid any unnecessary travel during the storm.

Any questions regarding this declaration should be directed to John Hehnke; Public Services Director at the City Administrative Offices 308-254-5300 or by email: [email protected].