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January 13, 2016
Winter Is Here
Winter is here and the City of Lansing Public Service Department is pleased to bring you the third issue of the Winter Edition Construction Observer. 

This issue will cover:
 

The Winter Edition Construction Observer serves to inform, educate and remind residents of Lansing about winter weather procedures and responsibilities.
CART Delays
 
Reminder: CART offices will be closed on Monday, January 18, 2016 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Curbside recycling and trash collection will be delayed by one day all week. Thursday's collection will be done on Friday, January 22. 
City Hall Will Be Closed Monday, January 18, 2016 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
CART Mobile Application
City Sidewalks
  • The City is held to the same standards as the citizens and must have over 300 sites of sidewalks cleared within 24 hours of the conclusion of snowfall.
  • The City is divided into four routes.
  • Our goal during the work week is to have sidewalks cleared downtown, by schools, parking facilities and parks by 8:30 AM and community center sidewalks by 9:00 AM.
  • On weekends, our goal is to keep downtown sidewalks clear and passable and be responsive to the needs of the community centers.
  • The City clears sidewalks when snow accumulation covers the sidewalk and the sidewalk is no longer visible or it is hazardous to pedestrian traffic.

Residential Sidewalks
  • Residents and property owners are responsible for sidewalk clearing within 24 hours of the end of snowfall.
  • Ice and snow may not be put in the right-of-way (street or sidewalk) so as to impede vehicular or pedestrian traffic.
  • A violation notice may be left at the property if sidewalk is not cleared within 24 hours after the conclusion of snowfall.
  •  The notice will act as a reminder and give an additional 24 hours to clear snow and ice.
  • If you fail to clear your sidewalk or if you place snow/ice is in the right-of-way, the City may clear it at owner's expense.
  • lansingmi.gov/wintersidewalks
You can play a part in ensuring the ends of your driveways remain clear of snow even after local plows come through. Shoveling a "corner" of the right-of-way free of snow in the area several feet before the driveway will help keep that same snow from being pushed into the driveway in an icy, heavy pile. Clearing an area large enough to hold the snow coming off the plow may reduce the "Second Shovel."
Although the City does not provide snow removal services for driveways or sidewalks, there are many local agencies that can provide help. If you need assistance with shoveling, ask your neighbors, family, friends church members or a private contractor. 

You could also be a "Snow Angel" by helping out neighbors in need. If you know of an elderly or disabled neighbor, help shovel them out.

The National Weather Service issues advisories, watches and warnings individually or for a combination of any of the following: snow, blowing snow, freezing rain, sleet and dangerous wind chills.
 
Winter Weather Advisories
Advisories are issued when inconvenient winter weather is expected that will pose some threat to life and property. Advisories are typically issued when mostly travel impacts and some school/business closures are expected, though some power outages and road closures may occur. Advisories are typically issued 12 to 48 hours before hazardous weather beings. 

Winter Weather Watches
Watches are issued when life-threatening, dangerous winter weather is possible, but not yet expected. Watches are commonly issued ahead of Warnings and provide advance notice on the potential for dangerous winter weather that may result in life-threatening conditions and major disruption to daily life for days to weeks. Typical impacts may include: extremely dangerous or impossible travel, lengthy power outages, and widespread school/business/road closures. Watches are typically issued 24 to 72 hours before hazardous weather would begin. 

Winter Weather Warnings
Warnings are issued when life-threatening, dangerous winter weather is imminent or expected to occur. Warnings are issued when life and property will be greatly threatened, when major disruption to daily life is expected to occur and life may not return to normal for a few days or weeks. Typical impacts expected include: extremely dangerous or impossible travel, widespread, lengthy power outages, and widespread school/business/road closures. Winter warnings include: Winter Storm Warnings, Ice Storm Warnings and Blizzard Warnings and are typically issued 12 to 48 hours before hazardous weather would begin. 
 
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