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Keeping the primary routes accessible is part Richmond’s comprehensive snow response plan.
Photo by Don Fennell
Richmond ready for winter weather
By Don Fennell
Published 3:41 PST, Tue December 19, 2017
The City of Richmond is prepared to handle
all that winter has to throw at it.
Unveiling a comprehensive snow response plan,
following the snow, ice and low temperatures that arrived this week, the city’s
Roads and Construction Services department will be ensuring all major arterial
roads and cleared and salted or sanded so emergency vehicles, public transit
and private vehicles can access the primary routes.
The city says during a snow event,
pre-established first and second priority routes are cleared. Salting and
plowing on third priority routes occurs only after, and when they can be scheduled
during regular weekday hours from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Third priority routes are
defined as designated collector roads and roads of local significance.
View existing snow removal priority routes at
bit.ly/PriorityRoutes.
If a significant multi-day snowfall happens,
city public works staff will adopt around-the-clock coverage, with crews
working 12-hour shifts laying down anti-icing liquid brine and or salt on the
roads to prevent frost and ice from forming. City snow plows will keep street
storm and drainage grates clear of snow and ice, but residents are asked to do
the same when they clear their sidewalks to prevent blockage, which causes
pooling as temperatures rise.
Residents are reminded that by law they are
required to clear snow and ice from sidewalks adjacent to their properties by
10 a.m. each day. These requirements also apply to commercial and industrial
property owners and occupants. The bylaw, amended last April, is to improve
safety and convenience for pedestrians.
Residents are encouraged to shovel snow onto
lawns or designated parking stalls, and not on the street.
Those who need assistance with snow removal
may access the Snow Angels registry. These volunteers will assist residents of
single-family homes who, because of a physical disability or mobility
challenge, are unable to shovel snow. Call Community Services at 604-244-1208
or visit www.richmond.ca/.
Snow angels are needed, especially during
daytime weekday hours. Visit http://icanhelp.richmond.ca or contact Community
Services or parks@richmond.ca for details.
Updates during snow and ice events will be
posted on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cityofrichmondbc and Twitter at
www.twitter.ca/Richmond_BC. Follow Environment Canada and other reliable
sources for weather updates.
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