PLOWING SEASON REMINDERS
NO STREET PARKING DURING WINTER WEATHER EVENTS
Millcreek Township Code 40-21 prohibits anyone from leaving any vehicle on the street during winter snow removal . Vehicles left in the road after being given notification will be towed at the owners expense .
BE MINDFUL WHERE YOUR SNOW GOES
Be sure not to plow excess snow into the roadways toward properties , across the street , into cul-de-sacs , or on sidewalks . This not only creates a hazard for the snow plows , but also for the general public . illcreek
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WATCH FOR BACKING UP PLOWS
Snow plow driver are required to back up frequently and cannot see you in their mirrors : Please use caution by maintaining a safe distance and give the plows ample room .
MILLCREEK IS NOT LIABLE FOR DAMAGES TO UNLAWFULLY PARKED VEHICLES
According to Code 40-26 , the Township is not liable for damage to unlawfully parked or standing vehicle .
MILLCREEK IS NOT LIABLE FOR LAWN DAMAGES EXCEPT FOR ...
The Township will not be responsible for lawn damage if the following precautions are not taken : Lawn stakes must be installed by November 1st each year and are permitted through April 15th . Yard marker stakes need to be 4 feet tall and placed 1 foot away from the edge of the paved road .
DRIVEWAY
PROPER SNOW PILE Off to the side of the driveway .
CLEARED AREA AT MOUTH Allows plows to unload before a driveway .
SHOULDER
REMOVE SNOW FROM AROUND FIRE HYDRANTS
REMOVE LEAVES AND OTHER DEBRIS THAT MAY IMPEDE WATER FLOWING INTO STORM SEWERS
NOTIFY THE TOWNSHIP STREETS BUREAU OF ANY HANGING TREE BRANCHES IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY
MAKE SURE YOUR TRASH AND RECYCLING CONTAINERS ARE CLEARLY VISIBLE AT THE CURBSIDE AND OFF THE ROAD .
These regulations help the snowplow operators do a more efficient job , while helping to ensure all our residents are safe ! For additional questions , please call the Millcreek Township Streets Department at 814.833.4527
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