Cities across America are gearing up for snowfall, and warning citizens to prepare for snow emergencies. Primarily, city officials are concerned with residents moving their vehicles so that the city can plow the streets in order to continually provide police, fire and other services. Public Works Director Mark White in Spencer, Iowa had this to say about their snow emergency declaration:
“By ordinance, we only have to give a four-hour notice, but we always try to give the citizens as long as we can to get their vehicles moved,” White said. “When we pull the plows in because of really bad weather, there’s certain routes that we run continually to try to maintain service to the town — by the fire station, by the police station and nursing homes,” he said.
Iowa is under a storm warning and expects widespread blowing snow. In these situations, you can expect school cancellations and sometimes it’s difficult to make it to work. This winter presents a great opportunity to consider your plans for snow emergencies.
You’ll need to make sure you have a well-stocked car kit in case you get stuck in the snow. The kit should include warmers to keep you warm, emergency blankets and food and water. High calorie energy bars are great to have on hand. You also want jumper cables and other car tools so that someone can help you get your car started again if it dies down.
Source:
http://www.spencerdailyreporter.com/story/1593032.html