Township Snow Removal Information

What are the procedures for calling out trucks for snow removal?
The Director of Roads and Services determines if there are hazardous road conditions. If so, Township trucks will be called out.

What is a snow emergency, how is it declared, and what do I need to do?
A Snow Emergency is declared by the County Sheriff's Department. A Level 1 Snow Emergency means that roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads are also icy. Drive very cautiously. A Level 2 Snow Emergency means that roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Only those who feel it is necessary to drive should be out on the roadways. Contact your employer to see if you should report to work. A Level 3 Snow Emergency means that all roadways are closed to non-emergency personnel. No one should be out during these conditions unless it is absolutely necessary to travel. All employees should contact their employer to see if they should report to work. Those traveling on the roadways may subject themselves to an arrest. Click here for information on current snow emergency declarations.

Does Sugarcreek Township plow all roads within its boundaries?
Sugarcreek Township road crews plow only the roads that are classified as Township roads. Not all of the roads within Sugarcreek
Township�s boundaries are the Township's responsibility. See below for a list of roads in the Township and their responsible agencies.

LIST OF ROADS IN THE TOWNSHIP AND THE RESPONSIBLE AGENCY:

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is responsible for:

� State Route 725

� Interstate 675

Greene County (562-7500) is responsible for:

� Social Row

� Wilmington Dayton

� Lytle Ferry

� Centerville

� Waynesville

� Upper Bellbrook

� Wilmington Pike

� Lower Bellbrook

� Washington Mill

� Stewart

� Feedwire

� Wagner

� South Alpha Bellbrook

� Elm Tree

� Van Eaton

� Swigart

� Stutsman

� Mead

� Indian Ripple

� Penewit

Sugarcreek Township is responsible for:

All other dedicated streets in Sugarcreek Township
There are some roads in Sugarcreek Township that are private roads and are not maintained by Sugarcreek Township.

Which Township roads get plowed first?
When snow hits, hills are the first to get salted. Next, main roads, or those that are crucial in getting the traffic flow from subdivision streets, are salted, followed by cut through routes. Subdivision streets are treated next and then cul-de-sacs.

Snow Removal Tips...

Delay non-essential travel until after the roads have been cleared.

When using a snow blower or plow to clear your driveway, do not put the snow out in the street.

To avoid shoveling your driveway entrance twice, wait until the plow truck is finished plowing the street before you shovel the end of your driveway. The plow truck operator has no choice in where to put the snow. It has to go off to the side of the road, which may include your driveway entrance.

Do not park on the street during a snow emergency, remove any obstruction from the right-of-way that would impair the salt truck (i.e. portable basketball hoops).

When removing snow from your driveway, if you are facing the road, place the snow to the right of the driveway. This will allow for more efficient plowing and will help keep snow from ending up back in your driveway, when the plow comes through a second time.

Please be especially careful and courteous when driving around salt trucks and snow plows. Remember...

Don't pass a snow plow.

Don't assume the snow plow operator can see you. Every truck has blind spots which reduce side and rear visibility.

Allow plenty of stopping distance; don't follow too closely. This also reduces the chance of loose material hitting your vehicle.

Keep your headlights on low beam.

Slow down.

Sugarcreek Township Administration, 2090 Ferry Road, Bellbrook, OH 45305, 937-848-8426 (phone), 937-848-7060 (fax)
Email: ckillkelley@sugarcreektownship.com
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