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WINTER
SNOW STORM
UPDATE
 Each
winter, the Public Works Department is
responsible, in coordination with all
Township Departments, for snow and ice
operations. There are 122 miles of road
within Upper Darby Township that are
maintained throughout the year. In an
effort to streamline the snow plan for the
Township, those roads are divided into
three levels:
1. Snow
Emergency Routes: These are the
main "connecting" roads throughout the
township that are essential for travel,
those that are needed for access for
emergency vehicles and those that are
needed for access to schools or
hospitals.
View a List
of Street Blocks or a Snow
Map highlighting
the Snow Emergency Routes within the
Township
2. State
Highways: State Highways
account for 25 miles of the road system in
Upper Darby Township. Prior to 1996-1997,
Upper Darby Township had operated under a
contract with PennDOT to handle the snow
plan for state highways located within the
Township. After careful evaluation, Upper
Darby Township determined that it was not
in the best interest of our resident to
continue the contract with PennDOT. The
contract has been terminated, placing the
sole responsibility of the opening of
state highways back with the state. This
will allow the Township to utilize all of
its forces on local roads within the
Township in order to better serve our
residents.
View a List
of State Highways within the
Township
that PennDot is responsible for
opening
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3. Secondary Roads:
These roads are the secondary level of
necessity for travel within the Township.
The snow plan follows this guide of road levels
to allow residents to travel as quickly as possible
after snowfall. On Snow Emergency Routes, at least
one lane in each direction will always be open. On
secondary roads one lane will be open. Subsequent
lanes will be opened weather permitting.
Remember, you can do your part to assist
us in our efforts
by not shoveling or plowing into the street. ( Ord.
#2845 )
Contact
Information
Information regarding a Snow Emergency
or Status of your neighborhood streets:
Upper Darby Township Snow Emergency Operations
Center ( 610-734-7700 )
Information regarding the status of State
Highways
(View List
of State Highways): PennDOT (
610-566-0972 )
If you have a police, fire, or medical
emergency, please call: 9-1-1
What is a
Snow Emergency
There may be times when the falling and
accumulation of snow and ice upon the streets of
Upper Darby Township constitutes a significant
danger to the safety and well being of residents
and/or people traveling within the Township. At
that time, a determination will be made by the
mayor of Upper Darby Township to declare a "Snow
Emergency" for the Township. The factors that will
be taken into consideration for the declaration of
a snow emergency are: the severity of the storm,
ice, forecasted conditions, information received
from the Upper Darby Police Department, and the
Governor's declaration of a State Snow
Emergency.
How Will I
Know If A Snow Emergency
Has Been Declared
Once a Snow Emergency has been
declared:
1. Emergency vehicles will announce the Snow
Emergency in each neighborhood over a
loudspeaker.
2. Residents with access to cable television can
tune in to Channel 13 (Community Access Channel),
where weather status and Snow Emergency updates
will be posted.
3. Residents can call the Upper Darby Township
Snow Emergency Operations center at (610)
734-7700 to inquire about Snow Emergency
status.
What Are My
Responsibilities When
A Snow Emergency Is Declared?
Snow Emergency Routes are designated by snow
emergency signs that will explain the
responsibilities of residents located on those
routes (View the Snow Emergency Routes list
and/or map).
After a Snow Emergency has been declared, residents
will have 12 hours to move their vehicles off Snow
Emergency Routes. Any
vehicles that are not moved within the 12 hour time
limit will be towed at the expense of the
owner. The emergency snow plan
relies heavily on the cooperation of residents
during a snow emergency. Parked vehicles left on
snow emergency routes will cause both delays in
service and potential safety concerns. Be sure to
check if your street is a snow emergency route and
be aware of when a snow emergency is declared. Your
cooperation is essential.
What Do I Do
If My Vehicle Is Towed?
If your vehicle is towed, go to the Upper
Darby Police Station located at 7236 West Chester
Pike. At the Station they will direct you to the
location where you can retrieve your vehicle. All
expenses associated with the removal of your
vehicle are the responsibility of the owner, and
must be paid to the authorized towing contractor
before you may retrieve your vehicle.
How Long Will
A Snow Emergency Last?
How Will I Know When It's Over?
A Snow Emergency will last at least 24
hours, however, the length may vary depending on
the severity of the storm. Residents with access to
cable should watch Channel 13 (Community Access
Channel) for an update on the status of the Snow
Emergency. Residents who do not have access to
cable may call the Upper Darby Township Snow
Emergency Operations Center (610-734-7700) to
inquire about the status and length of a Snow
Emergency. Once the Mayor has declared an end to
the Snow Emergency, it will announced at that
number. Please remember
that although Snow Emergency Routes may be opened,
residents are not permitted to park there until the
Snow Emergency has been terminated.
Methods of
Road
Maintenance
There are a number of different methods
used to maintain the roads for safe travel during
the winter. At times, the snowfall may not be heavy
enough to require plowing, and salt or cinders will
be used. In such instances, the salting process
will start on Snow Emergency Routes and continue
until all roads are completed. Other times,
snowfall may be heavy enough that trash pickup may
be suspended to allow the use of trash trucks as
additional plows. The following guide explains the
snow plan by stages of storm severity and applies
to all levels of roads:
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SNOW FALL:
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METHOD:
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0-3 inches:
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salt / anti-skid, no plowing
required
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3-10 inches
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salt / anti-skid, plow, trash pickup
continues
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10 + inches
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salt / anti-skid, plow, trash pickup
suspended
(trash pickup will resume as soon as
possible)
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