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Cedar Rapids City of Five Seasons IO - City Response to March 22 2024 Snow Event 22 March 2024 ( news )
Cedar Rapids City of Five Seasons , state IO ( By Press Release office)
Mar 22,2024
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City Response to March 22 , 2024 , Snow Event -
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
( March 22 , 2024 – 3:45p . m . )
The City of Cedar Rapids has set the end of the March 22 , 2024 snow event at 4:00p . m .
Several items of note from today’s weather:
Street crews transitioned from primary routes to move into residential plowing by 2:30p . m . today and will remain engaged with the effort to plow all streets until they are complete . They are currently on 24 - hour operations until finished . Application of salt today will assist with reducing buildup from possible successive weather this weekend .
Solid Waste continued garbage and recycling pickup , but moved Yardy pickup normally scheduled for today to Monday , March 25 , 2024 .
CRPD reports 67 vehicle accidents and 33 vehicle hazards ( stuck , disabled or immobile vehicles ) related to this morning’s weather .
CRFD responded to two of those accidents for injuries – none were serious .
Snow Event Ending at 4:00p . m . on Friday , March 22 .
Snow Event end times are posted in accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 9 . 11 — Clearing Snow and Ice From Sidewalks .
To help property owners better understand the enforcement timelines and foster operational transparency , the City publishes an official end time for snow events pursuant to Chapter 9 . 11 Code . The time is posted to the City’s website at
CityofCR . com/Snowand distributed through CR News Now alerts and social media .
Chapter 9 . 11 provides property owners with 24 hours after snow has fallen or ice has formed to remove snow and ice from the public sidewalk and curb ramps adjacent to their property .
Each event is treated differently based on the factors of the storm , such as wind .
If a new snow event starts during the 24 - hour clock , the countdown stops for that storm and a new clock begins after the new snow event ends .
The Snow Event end time will be 4:00p . m . on March 22 , 2024 , giving property owners 24 hours from to clear snow and ice from sidewalks .
One of our City priorities is to ensure all residents have access to basic needs . In light of this , keeping sidewalks and sidewalk ramps safe and clear of snow is critical to public safety and accessibility so residents can access sidewalks , bus stops , and routes to businesses . It is important to provide a safe , walkable community for all residents , regardless of age and ability . Concerns regarding sidewalks can be submitted starting at 4:00p . m . on Saturday , March 21 , through My CR —
CityofCR . com/MyCR
.
Thanks for doing your part to keep our community safe and accessible .
Garbage , Recycling , and Yard Waste Updates
Garbage and Recycling collection continued on the SE routes today . YARDY cart collection has been postponed until Monday , March 25 .
Safe Driving Tips
Help keep yourself and our crews safe with these tips for winter driving:
Do not follow plows too closely . During their operation , they occasionally have to stop and back up .
Reduce your speeds .
Use caution in turns .
Avoid sudden moves .
Accelerate and brake carefully and slowly .
Leave more room between vehicles .
Increase your braking distance .
Subscribe to City Alerts via Text/Email/Mobile App
The City of Cedar Rapids posts official notices regarding snow emergencies , snow event timelines , and garbage collection changes on the City’s website at
CityofCR . com/Snow
. These notices are also shared on the City’s official social media pages and through CR News Now text , email , and mobile app alerts . Residents are encouraged to subscribe to these alerts at
CRNewsNow . comand download the City’s mobile app , Mobile CR , at
CityofCR . com/Appto stay up to date with City news and updates .
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