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Milwaukee snow emergency concluded; snow, ice clearing continues

By FOX6 News Digital Team
Updated  January 13, 2024 5:21pm CST
Winter Weather
FOX6 News Milwaukee

Milwaukee winter storm, power outage update

Milwaukee city officials provided information Saturday afternoon related to the winter storm that struck Friday, including a snow emergency declaration and power outage update.

MILWAUKEE - On Monday, Jan. 15, the City of Milwaukee officially concluded its snow emergency. Snow and ice clearing will continue, but the snow emergency declaration requiring a change to parking regulations is no longer necessary. 

Posted street signs take precedence. Read the street signs before you park. If your block is designated for two-sided overnight parking, drivers may resume parking on both sides of the street on Monday night, Jan. 15.

DPW is continuing its snow and ice cleanup operations, focusing on specific locations in the street, curb cuts and sidewalks that are of city responsibility. 

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Tree damage reports

The DPW is also attending to emergency response tree service calls due to tree damage across the city. Forestry staff are continuing to work until all priority level 1 calls for service have been resolved, officials said. Only imminent danger and risk to public safety calls will be prioritized as the department balances snow and ice as well as tree response.

All tree-related public safety calls for service – such as tree or unmovable limb that blocks an entire street – should be phoned in for the fastest response at 414-286-2489. 

The city said it also took 937 calls for service with 127 related to electrical hazards. Due to a power outage, the North Drop Center (6660 N Industrial Road) is closed Saturday. The South Drop Off Center (3879 W Lincoln Avenue) was open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Parking

Always follow posted signs and park as close to the curb as possible to give room for the large salt and plow trucks to pass through the streets. Winter parking regulations began Dec. 1, with no parking 2 a.m. – 6 a.m. on through highways and bus routes. Posted signs take precedence, such as streets posted "No Parking Dec 1 – Mar 1". The DPW encourages those who park on the street to sign up for E-notify and text message notifications.

Garbage, recycling collection

Monday, Jan. 15 is a city holiday, and there is no scheduled garbage or recycling collection. Snow events could cause delays in garbage or recycling collections. Changes and updates will be posted online. To ensure service, clear snow and ice around and on top of your garbage and recycling carts – clearing a path for the cart to be rolled. Your normal scheduled collection days can be found on the city's website.

Ways residents can help

  • Be patient and understanding: Snow and ice operations take time, and all streets will be cleared.
  • Drive carefully and plan your route to stay on main transportation routes as much as possible during snow and ice events.
  • Only travel if absolutely necessary.
  • Adjust driving for conditions by slowing down and providing more space for braking.
  • Give salt and plow trucks space and stay back from the trucks salting or brining streets to ensure the product hits the streets instead of your car.
  • Park legally and follow alternate side parking rules. DPW does a better job when parking rules are followed. Park farther away from driveways, alleys and intersections allows our equipment to get through.
  • Do not shovel, blow or plow snow back into the streets.
  • Shovel your sidewalk and corners within 24 hours after the snow has stopped falling, and assist neighbors who need help.
  • Clear the fire hydrant near your property of snow and ice.
  • Clear snow and ice around and on top of your garbage and recycling carts.

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