SNOW SAFETY INFORMATION

To prepare for the upcoming snow season, here is information about being safe around District of Kitimat snow clearing equipment:

STREET CLEARING

Stay back at least three car lengths (15m) from the snow removal equipment while you are driving
Do not attempt to pass or go around snow clearing equipment
If operators are clearing behind you, pull into the nearest driveway to let them pass
Stay indoors while the machines are at work on your street
Do not place snow from your driveway onto the street or road.

SNOW BANKS

Ensure children playing on snowbanks leave the area when snow removal equipment is near and never allow children to play in roadside snowbanks
Operators may not be able to see over snowbanks

PARKING

RVs, Boats, and Trailers in residential areas:
- Between November 1 and March 31, RVs, boats, and trailers can be parked on a residential property provided that they are:
- 4.5 metres from your front property line; or on your legal driveway; and,
- Ensure there is at least 1.8 metres of unobstructed spaced between properties

Street parking prohibited between 2:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. from October 1 to March 31, or when it impedes snow clearing

COMMENTS

Please do not direct any comments about snow removal to the equipment operators.
Contact the Public Works Yard at 250-632-8930 for any comments you may have.
If you feel that the District of Kitimat has damaged your property during snow removal, please phone 250-632-8930 immediately to report the incident, at any time of the day, including after hours.

GENERAL SAFETY TIPS

Just because you can see the operator does not mean that the operator can see you
There are many blind spots on the equipment
The machines cannot stop quickly, so keep your distance
Avoid walking on the road as the equipment may slide on icy stretches
Ensure your pets are kept inside or away from the front yard area when the snow removal equipment is near

A PDF file of our snow safety brochure is available here.

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