Philadelphia's Snow Emergency declaration has ended, but street crews remain on duty to clear snow and treat icy roads. City officials urge residents to avoid shoveling or plowing snow into the street, to keep fire hydrants clear, and to help their neighbors if possible.
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- City officials say the Snow Emergency declaration expired at 10 a.m. Monday. If your vehicle was towed or relocated during the Snow Emergency , you can call 215-686-SNOW (7669), and press option 4, to find it. Do not call 911. The Department of Streets continues its snow operations and crews are working to make all primary and secondary streets passable. They are competing with icy conditions due to the frigid temperatures.
Crews will continue treating the roads throughout the day. They will remain on-duty overnight to monitor roadways and respond to problem locations and emergencies. Do not shovel or plow snow into the street. This practice is illegal, unsafe and hinders snow operations. The penalty for violating this can range from $50 to $300 for each violation. Keep fire hydrants clear. Shovel 36 - 60 inches around your block's hydrant so firefighters can gain access safely during an emergency response. Clear snow from neighborhood sewer drains to allow melting snow to drain. If you see a chance to help your neighbor, either with shoveling or other tasks, please be kind and do so
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