Residents must move any parked cars from designated snow emergency routes.
Frederick, Md (KM) The City of Frederick says its snow emergency plan goes into effect at 10:00 PM on Wednesday.
Officials say vehicles parked on snow emergency routes must be removed by 8:00 PM. Restricted parking designations on snow emergency routes will be strictly enforced. This allows Department of Public Works to remove snow from the roads. .
But the Downtown Frederick parking garages will be open for free, off-street parking. Citizens who park their vehicles in the garages must remove them by 8:00 AM on Saturday, February 21st, or face parking fees..
Street maintenance will be suspended through Sunday, February 21st to allow for additional on-street parking.
Residents are responsible for clearing snow and ice from the sidewalks around their properties within 12 hours after the snow stops falling. Failure to comply could lead to a $100 fine.
By Kevin McManus