Norfolk declares snow emergency for Jan. 11 until further notice
The City of Norfolk has declared a snow emergency starting at 5 p.m. Thursday until further notice.
By News Channel NebraskaNORFOLK, Neb. -- The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Madison County from 3:00 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11 until 9:00 p.m. Friday, Jan. 12.
The forecasted snowfall is expected to reach between five and eight inches with winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
For public safety and more efficient snow removal, the City of Norfolk has declared a Snow Emergency effective at 5:00 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11 until further notice.
No parking is allowed at all on cul-de-sacs and emergency snow routes.
On residential streets, parking is allowed only on the EVEN side of the street; however, it is strongly encouraged that citizens park off the street if possible.
This allows for more efficient snow removal by city crews.
Residents are also reminded not to blow snow into the streets. Violators may be subject to ticketing and contracted snow removal services are asked to refrain from pushing snow into the streets as well.
In a snow emergency, citations will be issued to those who have their vehicles parked on the odd side of the street and on cul-de-sacs. Cars parked on Emergency Snow Routes will be towed.
Residents can call the City Snow Number at 402-844-2299 to know when a snow emergency is in effect or not and can sign up for Norfolk Emergency Text Alerts at https://norfolkne.gov/pay-and-apply/sign-up-for/emergency-alerts.html or by texting norfolkalerts to the number 41372, to receive all emergency text alerts from the City of Norfolk.
Citizens are also reminded that as per Section 22-1 of the City Code, it is the responsibility of the owner and/or occupant of real estate to remove snow and/or ice from sidewalks within 24 hours after the cessation of precipitation.
Avoid piling snow around fire hydrants and watch out for drifting around exhaust pipes on the side of your home.
If you need assistance clearing snow around hydrants call the Fire Division at 402-844-2050.
Use extreme caution when traveling, and if possible, stay at home and off the roads.