Cities Declare Snow Emergencies As Winter Storm Hits Metro Detroit Area
WOODHAVEN (WWJ) - Even before the snow started falling, some cities began declaring snow emergencies and/or reminding residents about their snow plowing policies.
When a city or township declares a snow emergency, they are ordering all residents to move their vehicles off city streets during the effect of the order to allow proper plowing and salting of roadways.
Livonia city administrators put a message on Facebook, alerting that should a snow emergency go into effect, all vehicles parked in the street would have to be removed until the roadway has been entirely cleared.
If people don't move their vehicles off the streets during snow emergencies, they could be fined or have their cars and trucks towed. Snow emergency routes, which are marked by red and white signs, are the first priority for snow removal.
Auburn Hills has also declared a snow emergency, effective Sunday at 8:00 am and expiring on Monday at 5:00 pm. There will be no parking allowed on streets in residential neighborhoods, which will allow city workers to clear the roads as quickly as possible. Vehicles parked on residential streets could be towed at the owner's expense.
Abandoned vehicles along I-75, M-59 and major roadways will be towed prior to the storm.
If you do not see your city listed -- go online to your city or township website for up to date snow emergencies.
Allen Park
Auburn Hills
Belleville
Berkley
Beverly Hills
Birmingham
Bloomfield Township
Brownstown Township
Canton
Dearborn Heights
Eastpointe
Farmington Hills
Flat Rock
Gibraltar
Hamtramck
Harper Woods
Hazel Park
Huntington Woods
Inkster
Lincoln Park
Madison Heights
Melvindale
Milan
Monroe
Oak Park
Plymouth
Rockwood
Romulus
Roseville
Shelby Township
South Lyon
Southgate
St. Clair Shores
Sterling Heights
Trenton
Warren
Washington Twp.
Wayne
Westland
(Snow emergencies in Garden City, Dearborn, Plymouth and Riverview have expired).
The snow started falling Saturday night and continued for about 24 hours.
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