Councilman David Marks shared this info:
County Executive Kamenetz’s aide Sam Moxley passed along the following last-minute tips. There is a lot of helpful information in here – what roads are done first, who to contact if a street is missed, and other important points.
Best website to receive information: http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/publicworks/SnowFighter/
You can also follow Baltimore County on TWITTER using: @BACOEMERGENCY
Snow Removal
Main arteries and feeder roads are plowed first, followed by community streets, courts and cul-de-sacs. The County does not plow alleys and private roads.
Salting
In average, snowfall of two to four inches, it takes four to six hours for crews to salt all County roads. That first application of salt is critical to prevent the snow from bonding to the pavement.
Plowing Time
When will your street be clear? Keep the following schedule in mind.
- Less Than Six Inches: Crews are usually able to plow every street within 24 hours after the storm ends.
- More Than Six Inches: Crews are usually able to plow every street within 48 hours after the storm ends.
During very heavy snowfall, plows may need to concentrate on keeping main roads open, diverting operations from secondary roads.
Missed Streets
If you believe your street was not plowed, contact the Bureau of Highways at snow@baltimorecountymd.gov or 410-887-3560.
Driveways
To minimize the amount of snow that could be plowed back into your driveway by a passing plow, always shovel snow toward the right of your driveway (facing the street) or into your yard. Snow plows are angled to the right, so shoveling to the right is the best way to keep snow from being plowed back in.
Obviously, if it is a pure emergency, PLEASE CALL 911.
For BGE power outage call BGE @ 877-778-2222.
And if it is a water issue, contact the Baltimore City Water Dept. @ 410-396-5352 (loss of water, water main breaks, low water pressure)
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