Readington Township Snow and Ice Operation Plan
Readington Township strives to provide effective and efficient snow and ice removal to allow motorists to travel safely within the Township during winter weather events. Each event is unique, and the snow and ice control operation changes depending on several factors including but not limited to the amount, type and intensity of precipitation forecasted. Motorists should always use caution and drive appropriately for the road conditions.
The township
requests residents minimize travel during a winter weather event
and only venture out
when absolutely necessary. This will assist both DPW and Public
Safety with operations. Also, please
keep in mind that while we would like to insure that the roads
are cleared quickly, we must also look out
for the safety of our employees.
Snow and Ice Control
In response to
most winter weather events, the streets and roads may be
treated with salt. If conditions
and accumulations warrant, the Township switches to plowing
operations.
Primary Streets and Roadways
During a winter
weather event, particularly during the height of the storm, the
Public Works Department
makes every effort to maintain passage of primary streets and
roads that link Readington Township communities to the County
and State Highway system. Once the storm subsides these roads
are cleared of snow and ice as soon as possible, and operations
continue after the end of the storm. Primary roads are defined
as commuter routes and collector streets under the Township
jurisdiction.
Secondary Streets and Roadways
Secondary roads
will not be treated until primary roads have been cleared.
Residential Streets, cul-de-
sacs and courts that are not high volume streets are considered
secondary streets and roadways.
Parking-Off Street
If off-street
parking is available to property owners, the Public Works
Department asks that vehicles be
parked in such locations. This will allow crews to move more
efficiently and effectively to clear the
streets and roads without concern for vehicles that may be in
the rights of way and can be a significant
hazard to drivers.
Readington Township Snow Removal Codes:
194-1 Interference by parked vehicle prohibited
194-2 Parking during snowstorm prohibited
Snow Plowed on Sidewalks and Driveways
Snow on Township
streets and roads will be plowed to the curb or shoulder, for
areas without curbs.
Previously cleared sidewalks and driveways may be re-covered
with snow. The Public Works
Department asks for property owner's cooperation in removing
snow should this occur. Cleared
sidewalks provide a safe walkway for pedestrians, including
school children.
Mailboxes and Fire Hydrants
Curbside
mailboxes may become blocked by plowed snow. The US Post Office
has a policy regarding
access to mailboxes. The US Postal Service does not require all
snow to be removed but that enough
snow is removed to allow the mail delivery vehicle to drive up
to the mailbox for delivery. This is the
responsibility of the postal costumer. Removing snow around fire
hydrants greatly assists the fire department
in case of fire
in your neighborhood.
Individual Assistance
The Township
cannot address individual requests to be plowed out due to
occupational preference as
this is inefficient and ineffective. Arrangements should be
made in advance with your employer.
GOOD NEIGHBOR POLICY
Many people
require assistance following a snowstorm. The elderly and
disabled often need help in
removing snow from their sidewalks and driveways. Many
organizations are looking for volunteers to
assist those in need during and after snow events. Please look
out for each other.
Additional Assistance
www.readingtontwp.org
www.readingtonpolice.com
www.nixle.com