City Of Grand Rapids: City Issues Online Guide To Help Residents Prepare For Winter

Press release from the City of Grand Rapids:

November 18, 2021

Winter Preparedness Guide offers reminders about snow plowing, seasonal parking and driving – and more

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The 2021-2022 edition of the City of Grand Rapids’ annual Winter Preparedness Guide is out with tips on how to prepare households for seasonal services and emergencies.

The guide helps residents prepare by providing information about winter services such as snow plowing, seasonal parking restrictions, holiday refuse collection, homelessness outreach, emergency preparedness and emergency kits, and Christmas tree recycling. The 2021-22 expanded edition also covers new topics including preventing fires in the home, safe winter driving, and how to get emergency alerts sent to smart phones.

The Winter Preparedness Guide is available for PDF download in English HERE and Spanish HERE. An online version is available at grandrapidsmi.gov/winter. A limited number of printed copies are being distributed to neighborhood associations, community groups and library branches for those without reliable digital access.

Residents who need more information or answers to any City service-related question throughout the year may call 311 or 616.456.3000. Follow the City on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Nextdoor all season for updates on its winter operations.

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