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 SNOW REMOVAL  
     
  The City of Marysville has a snow removal policy whereby all streets within the city limits will be plowed and salted as conditions warrant.  To ensure that major thoroughfares remain open to traffic, a priority of streets for snow removal has been established (private streets are not treated).

  • Primary Streets - major arteries or streets with dangerous hills or curves, Route 33 bypass and school zones are plowed and treated first.  These streets will continue to receive treatment as long as weather conditions warrant.  These conditions may include blowing snow and freezing roads once snow has thawed.

  • Secondary Streets - through streets that intersect primary streets.  These streets will be plowed and salted once primary streets have received treatment.  City crews will make several passes on these streets to clear at least one lane.  The goal is to clear streets well enough so that drivers can get through to primary streets.  Do not expect bare pavement.

  • Courts, Dead End Streets and Alleys - these streets are plowed and salted last.  Some of these streets may be inaccessible by plows and will have to be cleared with special equipment such as backhoes and loaders.  Do not expect bare pavement.

  • Downtown Areas - will be hauled out by determination of the Street Superintendent.
 
 
 
 
Residents can assist the snow removal process in several ways:
 
  • Pile shoveled snow from driveways to the right of the driveway as you face the street or pile in your yard area.
  • Stay as far from snowplows as possible.
  • Keep children away from snowplows; keep parked cars off of the street.
  • Do not attempt to pass a snowplow.
  • Clear stormwater drains to help prevent flooding when the snow melts.

To provide a more thorough and efficient snow removal service, residents are asked not to park their automobiles on the street after a snowfall.  Residents are encouraged to keep their sidewalks, curbs, and gutters free from snow and ice.  Depositing snow or ice on any public sidewalk, street, bike path, road or highway is not permitted.

For seasonal information on the progress of snow and ice removal, residents can call (937) 642-4767.
 
 
In accordance with Ohio Law, the City of Marysville recognizes the following Snow Emergency classifications:
  • Level 1 - Conditions are hazardous, motorists should drive carefully.
  • Level 2 - Roadways are hazardous, people should only drive when necessary.
  • Level 3 - All roads are closed to non-emergency travel.  All employees should contact their employers to see if they should report to work.  Those traveling on the roadways may be subject to arrest.

During a snow emergency, the Street Division office is open and can be reached by calling (937) 642-4767 or (937) 642-0116.