Blizzard Warning from City Hall (12/26/12-12/27/12)

[marklingm]

Thank you, City Hall:

From: Garrett, Melissa [mailto:Melissa.Garrett@lakewoodoh.net]
Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2012 12:19 PM
To: Community Relations
Subject: City of Lakewood Press Release-Blizzard Warning

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


December 26, 2012

BLIZZARD WARNING ISSUED FOR DECEMBER 26-27
LAKEWOOD RESIDENTS ARE REMINDED TO MOVE CARS OFF OF THE STREET DURING HEAVY SNOWSTORMS

The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for Cuyahoga County for Wednesday, December 26 thru Thursday, December 27 in anticipation of a significant winter storm. A Blizzard Warning is issued for sustained or gusty winds of 35 mph or more, and falling or blowing snow creating visibilities at or below 1/4 mile. Lakewood residents are reminded that they need to move their cars off of the street during heavy snow so streets can be plowed.

On streets that are posted Emergency Snow Ban streets, whenever there is snow fall of four (4) inches or more within a twenty-four (24) hour period, the emergency snow ban takes effect. The snow ban restrictions on parking take effect without any requirement of an announcement by the City of Lakewood. In the event of a snow fall of four inches or more, parking is not permitted on streets posted as emergency snow ban streets. Motorists should always consult the posted signs, and be advised that in the event of a snow fall of four inches or more, the emergency snow parking bans will be enforced.

A city-wide emergency snow parking ban may also be declared in the event of a heavy snow storm. This means parking would not be permitted on any city street until the street has been plowed. Should a city-wide emergency snow parking ban be issued, the city will send the notice to all media outlets, post the information prominently on the City of Lakewood website at http://www.onelakewood.com, send out notices on our Twitter account, @LakewoodOhio, post notices on the City’s Facebook page and place a message on Lakewood Radio 1660 AM.

Lakewood Codified Ordinance 351.26 and 351.27 contain the provisions of the emergency snow parking bans.

For the safety of all residents, please help the City of Lakewood clear the streets by removing vehicles during these snow emergencies.

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[Peter Grossetti]

"On streets that are posted Emergency Snow Ban streets ..."


Where might a Lakewoodite find a posting of such streets? Is there a published list on http://www.onelakewood.com?

I checked LCO 351.26 and 351.27 with no luck.

[Kristine Pagsuyoin]

We had this conversation with the city when we were advocating for "Clear for Kids" and we were told ALL streets in Lakewood fall into the snow ban. Maybe someone can double-check that, but I believe that the information I received is correct.

[Peter Grossetti]

... we were told ALL streets in Lakewood fall into the snow ban.

Thanks, Kristine! Good to know.

If that is the case... what, then, is the purpose of the special "Emergency Snow Ban street" designation?


btw .. the sign on my street (Lincoln) indicates 2 inches - not 4 inches. If challenged in a court of law, would the The Ordinance trump The Sign?

[Betsy Voinovich]

"On streets that are posted Emergency Snow Ban streets ..."


Where might a Lakewoodite find a posting of such streets? Is there a published list on http://www.onelakewood.com?

I checked LCO 351.26 and 351.27 with no luck.

Hey Peter-- I just typed this into the one.lakewood search box and got this:

Emergency Snow Parking Bans

Whenever there is snow fall of four (4) inches or more within a twenty-four (24) hour period, the emergency snow ban takes effect. The snow ban restrictions on parking take effect without any requirement of an announcement by the City of Lakewood.

In the event of a snow fall of four inches or more, parking is not permitted on streets posted as emergency snow ban streets. Motorists should always consult the posted signs, and be advised that in the event of a snow fall of four inches or more, the emergency snow parking bans will be enforced.

The Emergency Snow Parking Ban streets are as follows:

* Athens Avenue (Carabel to Lincoln)
* Belle Avenue (Madison to Lake)
* Berea Road (Horseshoe Bridge to W. 117th)
* Bunts Road (Lakewood Heights Boulevard to Clifton Boulevard)
* Clifton Boulevard (Webb to W. 117th)
* Delaware Avenue (McKinely to Brown)
* Detroit Avenue (Gridley to W. 117th)
* Lake Avenue (Webb to W. 117th)
* Lakewood Heights Boulevard (Woodward to Horseshoe Bridge)
* Madison Avenue (Riverside to W. 117th)
* Riverside Drive (Sloane to Fischer)
* W. 117th Street (Berea to Edgewater)
* Warren Road (Lakewood Heights Boulevard to Clifton Boulevard)

Lakewood Codified Ordinance 351.26 contains the provisions of the emergency snow parking bans.

http://www.onelakewood.com/PublicWorks/ ... fault.aspx

I was trying to just find the code but I haven't so far. Kristine, what was the rest of it? About residents' responsibilities with shoveling, and schools and businesses, etc.

Forgot to shovel off the car. It's more fun in the dark, lit by Christmas lights.

Betsy Voinovich

[Peter Grossetti]

Thanks, Betsy!

Then ... what is the snow emergency sign on Lincoln all about? So many rules!!! My head hurts! Thank god for lawyers. They will sort it all out.

[marklingm]

Then ... what is the snow emergency sign on Lincoln all about? So many rules!!! My head hurts! Thank god for lawyers. They will sort it all out.

... more "loose ends" ...