The City of Bismarck will be moving into residential areas around 6:00 pm on Wednesday, March 1st, as part of its 24-hour response to this week’s winter storm that deposited 12.3 inches of snow. Many of the emergency and major roadways required multiple passes by City crews to remain open.
We ask that vehicles are moved off the streets to aid in snow removal operations. Please keep them off the street until the plows have cleaned your street. Do not move, dump, or deposit by any means any snow or ice accumulated on private property onto any public street, alley, or public right-of-way. The fine for this violation is up to $1,000 ( City Ordinance 10-03-04).
Currently, all snow removal equipment in the City’s arsenal is being used throughout the seven units that make up the City’s snow response: Eight motor graders, nine loaders and a variety of sanding vehicles. Staff from other City departments are helping in the snow removal efforts to ensure all available vehicles are on the road. Crews will continue with a 24-hour response until residential streets are cleared before transitioning to the snow-hauling phase of operations. Crews will also go back and try to widen emergency routes and major arterials upon completion of clearing residential roads.
Adopt a Hydrant: We ask for everyone’s help to clear snow from around the hydrants by “adopting” a hydrant in your neighborhood. This helps reduce the time it takes for the fire department to get water on a fire by ensuring that we can find and access the fire hydrant when we need it most. By helping us you could save your neighbor’s house or your own in an emergency. The snow should be cleared 6 inches below all the caps and 3 to 4 feet around the hydrant. This gives firefighters the space they need to attach hoses and turn on water in case of a fire in your neighborhood. If you are a business owner, please take the time to ensure the hydrants in your area are kept clear also.
Dumpsters: It is the property owner’s responsibility to clear snow around dumpsters. In order to ensure that the waste is emptied during the winter months the snow must be removed in front and around the container. The container must be moved a minimum of 7 feet from where it is setting in order to be emptied. The waste collection crew must be able to maneuver the container in order to hook it up to the truck.
Thank you for your cooperation.
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