SNOW & ICE EMERGENCY
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Cumberland Twp.
Sent
Sat, Jan 6 @ 7:48am
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SNOW AND ICE EMERGENCY DECLARATION #01 of 2024 IN EFFECT
Saturday, January 6, 2024
(CUMBERLAND TOWNSHIP) – Effective at 8:00 A.M. (January 6, 2024) a “Declaration of Snow and Ice Emergency” has been authorized by Supervisor’s Board Chair Shaun Phiel in conformance with §21-201 of the Cumberland Township Code of Ordinances due to morning / afternoon snowfall, freezing rain, wind, and /or ice accumulation along with windy conditions with sub-freezing temperatures. This Declaration will remain in effect until the snow and ice emergency has been mitigated.
It shall be unlawful to park a motor vehicle on any Township Road in such a manner as to impede or obstruct snow removal efforts. Motor vehicles being driven shall be equipped with snow tires or chains. No snow shall be thrown or blown into abutting streets. We ask any residents who are able to shovel out fire hydrants and handicapped access ramps in the vicinity of their homes based upon snow accumulation. Cumberland Township Maintenance Department has or will deploy all available personnel, plows, and contracted services to plow and cinder the 100 lane miles of roads, streets, and berm lanes in the Township.
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David Blocher
Cumberland Township Manager
dblocher@cumberlandtwppa.gov
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