In anticipation of Winter Storm Izzy (weather people have too much time on their hands), the City has initiated our Winter Weather Operation Procedures to prepare for the storm. First and foremost, STAY OFF THE ROADS unless it’s an emergency for you to travel. The less people on the road the less probability for an accident (makes sense right?). We know, we know, you’re from Buffalo or Rochester and have been driving in this stuff for years. Well, this is usually more ice than fluffy snow on the roads, so just help us out and stay off the roads as much as you can.
For those of you that have joined us from the north and haven’t been through a winter storm here, the City does not own snow removal equipment like your prior city did. It’s incredibly expensive and would just sit around for years waiting to get used. As you’ve seen, SCDOT has already treated and continues to treat interstates, primary highways and secondary highways. Beginning tomorrow, City crews will be treating our collector roads (Hubert Graham Way, Stonecrest Blvd., Shoreline Parkway, Windjammer Dr. Molokai Dr. Windward Dr. Point Clear Dr., Chestnut Hill, Gardendale Rd., Gladiola Way, Coralbell Way and Orchid Way.). City Crews will only be plowing roads during the event in support of public safety calls for service. Once the event ends, crews will begin plowing roads, starting with collector roads and then neighborhood streets as may be necessary. We’ll continue to treat roads for refreeze going into next week as well.
As part of our preparations the following City parks and facilities will be closed effective at 3:30 p.m. today (Friday):
*Beach & Swim Center (building)
*Pitcairn Park,
*River Access,
*Runde Park (restroom facility),
*Turner Park (restroom facility),
*Trailhead Park (restroom facility and playground),
*Windjammer Park
When the anticipated weather does arrive, there are a few rules for you thrill seekers who plan to test your sled skills at the golf course:
1) No sledding on the greens or tee boxes
2) Absolutely NO cars or trucks on any part of the golf course (yes it seems to happen every time it snows). And just in case, DO NOT SLED ON TEGA CAY DRIVE (yep, that’s happened in the past too).
WHO TO CALL:
If you experience a true emergency during the storm please call 9-1-1. To report other issues, such as fallen trees, please call the City’s non-emergency number at (803) 548-0340. City crews are prepared and ready to respond to whatever mother nature brings us. Please help keep our staff safe by STAYING OFF THE ROADS unless you have an emergency. Enjoy time with your loved ones and eat those milk sandwiches.