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Des Moines Crews Plan For Large Snowfall
"We'll be continuously plowing snow routes during the snow, and quickly move into neighborhoods as soon as the snow stops".
January 13, 2022
Des Moines, Iowa
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"We are ready for what could be close to a foot of snow," Public Works Director Jonathan Gano said. "We'll be continuously plowing snow routes during the snow, and quickly move into neighborhoods as soon as the snow stops. With snowfall looking like it might last into Saturday, we may not make it to every street until sometime Sunday afternoon or evening."
With any snow storm this season, Des Moines visitors and residents can track plowing progress and stay prepared for winter weather at DMSnow.org or by following @dmdpw on Twitter and Des Moines Public Works on Facebook. Residents may also opt in to receive text alerts by texting DMSNOW to 96000.Residents will have 48 hours after the snow stops to clear their sidewalks before they could become subject to administrative penalties of at least $75 that increase with repeated violations.
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Low-income seniors and disabled persons unable to remove their snow due to physical and/or financial constraints are encouraged to contact United Way 2-1-1 to locate snow removal assistance available to private property owners in Des Moines.
If there are any questions about City snow removal, residents are encouraged to call the 24/7 Public Works Customer Service Center at 515-283-4950.
This press release was produced by the City of Des Moines. The views expressed here are the author’s own.