Royal Oak Police Share Snow Emergency Information

ROYAL OAK, MI — 'Tis the season for snow emergencies. So, just what constitutes a "snow emergency?" Where can you park your vehicle during a snow emergency? Who can you call for information? All excellent questions which the Royal Oak Police Department has answers for.

Below please find a press release addressing major snow emergency issues, courtesy of the Royal Oak Police Department.

Now that winter is here residents and visitors are reminded of Royal Oak’s Snow Emergency Ordinance. Snow Emergency conditions are generally defined as a snowfall of four inches or more and will remain in effect until your street has been plowed. All vehicles on residential streets are to be removed or will be ticketed or towed. Vehicles are to remain off the streets until plow trucks have gone through the area. Once a snow emergency is called and plowing begins, it takes approximately 24-36 hours to plow all city streets, depending on how much snow has fallen.

Residents may call the Snow Emergency Hotline, 248-246-3442, to find out if a snow emergency is in effect or go to http://www.romi.gov. Also, check out the Civic Ready link to sign up for weather and other Royal Oak public safety related alerts via text, email, or phone.

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