Snow and Ice Control
Question:
Who should be called to report a street problem related to snow and ice removal?

Answer:
Contact the Public Works Division at (864) 467-7016.

Question:
What if a medical or some other emergency arises and I am snowed in?

Answer:
Contact the Sheriff's Office or 9-1-1 for emergency service assistance.

Question:
When will snow be plowed in a particular area? What factors are used to determine when a street is plowed?

Answer:
Any road meeting two or more of the following criteria is designated as a snow route. Contact the Public Works Division at (864) 467-7016 for more information.

1) Community Grocery Store
2) Hospital
3) Doctors' Clinic and Offices
4) Drugstores
5) Roads having an average daily traffic count greater than 500 vehicles per day.
6) Certain steep grades in excess of 8%.
7) Roads providing direct access to major commercial/industrial areas.

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