Public Works Winter Storm Preparation

Allegheny County Public Works anticipates a winter storm to arrive Sunday afternoon and continue into Monday. The forecasts are currently calling for an accumulation of between 4 to 11 inches of snow within the county, and we expect estimates to become more precise as we get closer to the storm. Allegheny County Public Works will deploy 30 salt trucks when the snow begins to fall and will provide continual coverage of county-maintained roads until the precipitation stops and county roadways are clear. If needed, drivers will be kept over the end of their shifts and additional trucks will be deployed.

The Borough of Millvale is also fully prepared for this impending snow fall event.

In preparation for the storm, all of our salt trucks have been thoroughly inspected, loaded with salt, and plows have been installed. We also have more than enough salt in stock to handle the accumulation we are expected to receive.

Heavy snowfall is possible during this storm. Please note that it takes our salt truck drivers about one to two hours to complete their routes. It then takes them about one hour to return to the nearest maintenance garage, reload with salt, and restart their routes. So, if snow is falling quickly, there will be accumulation on our roads.

For that reason, we advise residents to avoid driving during the storm if possible. If you must drive during the storm, we encourage you to slow down, avoid making any sudden moves or fast turns, avoid quick acceleration or hard breaking, and leave extra space between your vehicle and the one in front of you. Also, please give our salt truck drivers plenty of room to operate.

To learn which entity is responsible for plowing a roadway near you, please visit Who Plows My Road at http://alleghenycounty.us/whoplowsmyroad. It provides phone numbers to call if there is a snow removal issue.