Public awareness and cooperation are vital components of the snow removal plan. Residents are asked not to park vehicles on any street on which there is an accumulation of snow two inches or greater in depth or which is being cleared or plowed. In addition, do not deposit snow in the streets from plows, shovels, or snow blowers because the accumulation restricts the view of motorists and inhibits the efforts of snow removal crews.
Mailboxes
Occasionally, during the course of snow plowing, a mailbox may be unavoidably damaged. Should this occur, please contact the Public Works Department at (630) 719-4753 to report the damage. A temporary mailbox will be provided if one is needed to prevent an interruption in your mail delivery. When the weather permits, permanent repairs will be made to your mailbox and/or post.
Plowing Facts and Shoveling Tips
Because snow plowing begins at the center of the street and work towards the curb, it is unavoidable that snow spills off of the plow blade and into yards and driveways. The severity of a snow event may require multiple passes of the plow. While this may be irritating at times, it is necessary to safely clear the roads. Two shoveling tips will reduce the amount of snow spill into your drive. First, shovel snow at the end of your drive to the right (when facing the street). As the plow passes, it will carry the snow away from your drive. Second, shoveling a few feet into the street will likewise reduce the amount of snow that might run off onto your drive.