When winter weather hits, crews from the Department of Public Works (DPW) are out in salt and plow trucks making sure streets are safe for drivers. The DPW targets major streets and emergency snow routes first, then clears neighborhood streets. A map on the City website shows the routes they take.
When there is a snow or ice event, the City of Jackson asks residents to please remove parked vehicles from streets so crews have enough space to safely clear roadways. Residents should also be prepared for a Winter Weather Emergency. An official Winter Weather Emergency declaration from City administration means residents are asked to remove parked vehicles, or in some extreme cases, stay off streets until they can be cleared.
The City will inform residents about these emergencies through local media outlets, the CodeRED mass communication system, the City website, and social media platforms. If streets are blocked by downed trees and wires, City crews have to wait for utility companies to address the problems first before the street can receive attention.