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Gettysburg Declares Snow Emergency

Gettysburg Mayor Streeter has declared a snow emergency for Gettysburg Borough effective at 10:00 a.m. today. The snow emergency will remain in effect until 10:00 p.m. tomorrow unless extended.

Snow rates may exceed 2” per hour at the height of the storm. The impacts of this storm are expected to be severe with dangerous travel conditions on snow covered roads and low visibility. Travel on Borough roads is not advised during the height of the storm. Snowfall will be a heavy-wet snow, causing some tree limbs and power lines to fall, creating localized power outages. Please remain clear of any downed power lines until utility repairs are complete.

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Borough Staff have been coordinating efforts to prepare Gettysburg for the storm and are mobilizing to respond to it. The Public Works Department will be on duty throughout the duration of the storm and until streets and alleys are passable again following the storm. The Borough relies on the understanding, patience, and cooperation of its residents during and after the storm.

It will be difficult to keep pace with the rate of snowfall. Main roadways and emergency routes will be the priority, while side streets and alleys will take the longest to clear of snow. The Borough asks for the public’s patience as the Borough’s crews work to keep roads and alleys passable.

All vehicles must be removed from snow emergency routes during a declared snow emergency – enforcement to remove vehicles from snow emergency routes will begin at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, December 16, 2020.

The following information is important for all residents and businesses to know:

    Snow Emergency Routes:

    STREET                          SIDE      LOCATION

    Barlow Street               North    From Hazel Alley to Markley Alley

    Breckenridge Street    North    From Baltimore Street to South Franklin Street

    West Broadway          Both      From Carlisle Street to College Avenue

    Highland Avenue        Both      From Johns Avenue to Queen Street

    Hillcrest Place              Both      From Locust Street toits terminus

    Howard Avenue          West     From Buford Avenue to West High Street

    Lincoln Square             Both      Entire Length

    West Middle Street    Both      From Baltimore Street to the Borough Limit

    Seminary Avenue        South    From Buford Avenue to North Hay Street

    South Street                 Both      From Baltimore Street to South Washington Street

    Springs Avenue           South    From West Street to Stevens Run (Tiber)

    Springs Avenue           North    From West Street to Reynolds Avenue

    Village Drive                Both      In the cul-de-sac only

    S. Washington Street  Both      From South Street to a point 90 feet south of the hospital emergency entrance

No vehicles may be parked on a snow emergency route at any time the snow emergency is in effect. The snow emergency will be lifted 24-hours after the storm ends, unless extended by the Mayor.

NOTE: Removal of any vehicle along a snow emergency route is required. The Borough reserves the right to tow vehicles along a snow emergency route at the owner’s expense. Violators may also be subject to a fine. This action is crucial in order to adequately clear snow from curb to curb.

Residents are encouraged to park vehicles at the Racehorse Alley (RHA) Parking Garage or at the Gettysburg Area Recreation Authority (GARA) on Long Lane until the snow emergency is lifted. Parking fees and parking enforcement are suspended in the RHA Garage during the time the Snow Emergency is in effect.

ALL residents and businesses (property owners) along snow emergency routes are responsible for clearing their sidewalks within 12 hours of the end of precipitation. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in a fine. Residents and property owners not along designated snow emergency routes are required to clear snow and ice from sidewalks within 24 hours of the end of precipitation.

It is unlawful to place snow/ice in the street. Snow/ice must be cleared to a location other than a street. Gettysburg Police will be prepared to cite violators.

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