Winter Storm Warning. What you can do to help.

Neighbors--

My apology for the late reminder, but I am hoping you are aware that a Winter Storm Warning from the National Weather Service (NWS) is in effect for University Park and much of central Maryland from 1 a.m. until 4 p.m. The NWS predicts that our area may receive up to seven inches of snow.

Police and Public Works personnel will be operating in Town throughout the "event." During winter weather, help our Department of Public Works crews plow your street by parking off-street in your driveway, or if not possible, on the same side of the road as your neighbors and as close to the curb as possible. Here are some tips on what you can do to help:

Please try to stay off the streets. Staying off the streets keeps us all safe, and makes it much easier for Town plows to operate.

Park your car off the street. To make it easier for plows to clear Town streets and for us all to safely get around, please park your car entirely off the street--in your driveway, or (with permission) in your neighbor's drive. If you are unable to utilize off-street parking, please follow these Snow Event Parking Guidelines:

Both Sides No Parking:
The Mews
Queens Chapel Rd—6400-6700 blocks

Odd # Side No Parking:
40th Ave

41st Ave

Beechwood Rd--3900 thru 4300 blocks
Calverton Dr.

Oakridge Rd

Pineway

Queens Chapel Rd—6300 block

Sheridan St

Tuckerman St

Tennyson Rd

Underwood St--3900 thru 4300 blocks

Even # Side No Parking
42nd Ave

43rd Ave

44th Ave

Beechwood Rd--4400 block

Chansory Ln

Clagett Rd

Clagett-Pineway

College Heights Dr

Forest Hill Dr
Holly Hill Rd

Underwood St—4400 block

Van Buren St

Woodberry St

Creekside No Parking:
Wells Pkwy

Clear your walkways. Owners or tenants of residential properties with paved sidewalks adjacent to their properties are responsible for ensuring that the sidewalks are treated and cleared of snow and ice within 48 hours after snow has fallen or ice has accumulated to a depth of 2 or more inches. It is neighborly--as well as easier--to clear these walkways sooner than that.

Help your neighbors cope as well. Please take a moment to look after the well-being of your neighbors, especially seniors or others who might appreciate some help. Cold and snow are also fine times to get together for a neighborly cup of tea, coffee, or soup. If you have driveway space to spare, share it with a neighbor, getting their car off the street as well.

Please share this with neighbors who may not be on the Mayor’s email list.

With best regards,

-- Len Carey --

Lenford C. Carey
Mayor, Town of University Park
(240) 338-2826 – Cellular is best, as I am teleworking
(301) 927-4262, Extension 100 – office