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To listen to updates throughout a storm, please call our Emergency Operations Hotline at 610-437-SNOW (7669) ​

How to properly clear your driveway

It is advised that you wait to clear your driveway until the plow trucks have come through your neighborhood.The illustration above shows how to properly clear/remove the snow from your driveway; this will give the snow plow a place to ‘empty’ before reaching your driveway.



Current Snow Operations

We are currently working on clearing the main roads. Secondary roads and alleys will not be started until the storm has ended.

To listen to updates throughout a storm, please call our Snow Hotline at 610-437-SNOW (7669)

Snow Emergency Information

There is no Snow Emergency in effect at this time.

Snow Removal Information

There are no snow removal operations taking place at this time.

NOTICES

Unshoveled Sidewalks
Questions regarding unshoveled sidewalks can be directed to the City of Allentown’s Engineering Department at 610-437- 7596

Important Information

To receive updates regarding plowing or additional information about snow operations, please call the Snow Hotline at 610-437-SNOW (7669)

In cases of medical emergencies, CALL 9-1-1
The Communications Center will call for plowing assistance as necessary.

It is advised that you wait to clear your driveway until the plow trucks have come through your neighborhood.

Requests for missed alley’s will not be taken until 48-hrs AFTER the snow event has ended. This is to allow the crews time to complete the main and secondary areas.

During emergency situations, the City will utilize an automated call system, CodeRED, to notify its residents. The data used is maintained by Lehigh County, you can update your information by visititing Lehigh County Emergency Management.

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