FOR ANY DOWNED WIRES - CALL 911. You can notify the Township after you call emergency services. Do not approach, touch, or drive over the lines - just call it in.

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SNOW PLOWING

Our plow drivers are often working during storms in the overnight hours. The Township does not plow PennDOT roads (see list of PennDot-manned state roads above in the Roads Section). Some important things to remember:

 

There is a set rotation of plows that circulate in the Township. Roads are plowed in the following order:

• Collector (main) roads

• Local roads

• Cul-de-sacs

If you have an emergency and your road has not been plowed yet - call 911 and they will dispatch a plow to you. Please note this service should only be used for true emergencies. Abusing the 911 system during storms can result in you causing others truly life-threatening situations.

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DO NOT drive during a snow emergency. Snow emergencies can be declared in the Township and will be posted on our website, Facebook page and Twitter feed. Weather information can be found on local news sites such as Channel 69 WFMZ or lehighvalleylive.com. Parking along Township roads is prohibited - stay off the roads during storms. If you must drive during a storm in case of emergency, lower your speed accordingly. Stay back from plows, as blowing snow from the blade limits their visual field. Remember that bridges freeze before road surfaces.

 

Plow drivers cannot avoid plowing some snow into driveways. Shovel your snow to the right side of the driveway to prevent a larger pile from being plowed back into your driveway.

 

DO NOT shovel or blow snow onto roads after they have been cleared. This creates a driving hazard.

 

Keep your trash cans off the road to avoid contact with the plows. The Township is not responsible for damaged or lost trash cans. Install your mailbox as far back from the edge of the road as possible, following USPS regulations. Snow coming off the plow blade is heavy and the Township is not responsible for mailboxes damaged by plowed snow or damaged mailboxes that are not installed to proper USPS standards.

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To reduce chances of the plow blade ripping up sod, you can place stakes with bright colors or reflectors along the edge of your lawn. If you want the plow to use these stakes as a guide, please put them on the edge of your property line. If you place them further into your yard, the plow driver may think the roadway extends that far.

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Anti-Skid

The "gravel" that is left behind in the spring is actually anti-skid, which is mixed with salt during snow events. It is not the same as the gravel used in the summer for seal coating roads. The anti-skid can build up along road edges and unfortunately, in your yard. The road crew will sweep all Township roads in the spring according to schedule. We cannot remove it from your yard, but it can be raked easily for removal.

 

Removing Dead or Fallen Trees

Trees located within the public right-of-way (ROW) remain the property of the adjoining homeowner/property owner. As a general rule, property owners are responsible for trimming, cutting, or removing trees that pose a safety hazard or potential liability. To address safety concerns for larger vehicles and provide adequate clearance for vehicular and pedestrian traffic, street-side tree trimming should be routinely maintained by the property owner.

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To minimize the frequency of necessary pruning, trees should generally be trimmed beyond the curb, to the edge of the ROW, or at least three (3) feet from the edge of the paved road surface, while maintaining a minimum clearance of fourteen (14) feet above the roadway. Failure to address hazardous trees or remove resulting tree debris may leave the property owner liable for subsequent personal injury or property damage.

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Utility companies, PennDOT, or the Township may cut or trim trees as necessary to restore utility services, maintain service infrastructure, or clear roadways. However, because the trees remain the property of the adjoining homeowner/property owner, cut limbs, branches, and other tree debris may be left at the location where the work was performed, leaving the property owner responsible for their removal.