Municipality of Chatham-Kent officials are reminding the community about the bylaw, which requires residents to pre-treat sidewalks.
“We’ve got snow coming our way, and our Public Works crews will soon be hard at work clearing snow to keeping our roads safe,” Municipal officials said in a media release.
“Municipal staff are currently monitoring weather forecasts and will begin salting and plowing when required to ensure roads remain as safe as possible.”
Municipal officials added that they need the communities help.
“There is a substantial probability that ice will form on our sidewalks,” Municipal officials added.
“Residents and property owners are reminded that although the municipality plows all sidewalks in the winter, property owners/occupants, other than those within Downtown Business Areas, are required to pre-treat any sidewalk surrounding their property within the next 24 hours. De-icing is also required within 48 hours following a snowfall in accordance with bylaw # 178-2019.”
What people can do:
– Clear snow before it settles, hardens, and packs-down
– Chip ice during the day when it is soft and easier to break
– Use sand or salt to increase traction and/or melt ice from the sidewalk
Municipal officials say Chatham-Kent’s Snow Plow Tracker and Frequently Asked Questions for winter control can be found on the municipal website at www.chatham-kent.ca.
