City plows get to work during Sunday snowfall

_ (press release) _ ** Ottawa ** –City road crews have begun to plow and salt roads and sidewalks due to snowfall forecast for Ottawa today and tomorrow. Residents are asked to exercise caution if driving, cycling or walking and to allow extra time for their commutes.

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Drivers are also reminded to be patient and keep a safe distance behind working snow plows.

 

The City will inform residents if a parking ban is placed into effect via ottawa.ca. Residents can also sign up for an e-alert For weather updates, please visit Environment Canada .

[caption id=“attachment_19891” align=“aligncenter” width=“720”] Winter storm snow removal standards, via the City of Ottawa

Winter storm snow removal standards, via the City of Ottawa[/caption]