Snow Plowing Operations for Weekend of February 5, 2010

FORECASTS ARE CALLING FOR POTENTIALLY TWO (2) LARGE SNOW STORMS IN THE NEXT 7 DAYS. THIS COULD BE AN UNPRECEDENTED SITUATION AND WE NEED TO BE PREPARED.

It would be very very helpful if ALL cars in the single family sections parked in their driveways and garages to allow efficient plowing operations. The HOA plows snow in the “drive lanes only” after 2 inches accumulation. A foot or more of snow makes for a very difficult situation.

The plows will definitely mound snow behind cars. The mounding could occur several times as owners and plow drivers work to clear spaces and the drive-lanes, especially in the early stages of the work. Patience is critical. When the storm ends, vehicle owners in the townhome sections are best advised to clear the snow-mound behind their car, back out and then clear the entire space, placing snow on the grass.

If the snows are extensive (which it certainly appears they will be), we will schedule use of heavy equipment. Management has approved “heavy” equipment use in your community. All that can be done is in the works. Management will stay in contact with the snowplow contractor.

Please get as many cars as possible onto driveways and off the streets. This type of event will require participation by residents to clear sidewalks and parking spaces. If a section of a neighborhood rallies and gets cars out of the way, sometimes the plows can actually clear a run of spaces. We will endeavor to clear as much snow as possible as soon as possible.