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Marylou Berg, Communication Manager, 240-314-8105
City of Rockville Prepares for Next Storm
Clean Up Efforts Continue from Weekend Snowfall; Recycling and Refuse Collection Suspended
ROCKVILLE, Md., February 8, 2010 - The City of Rockville has deployed all available personnel and equipment around the clock to clear roads, and is currently working to obtain additional equipment to assist with snow removal efforts.
Primary roads are cleared and City crews are working to clear secondary roads, which are now top priority. City crews are working as quickly as possible to clear neighborhood streets, but the expected snowfall forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday may delay progress on secondary roads, as crews may be required to clear primary streets again.
Residents can help by staying off the roads, clearing snow from their properties and around their cars without shoveling into the street, and clearing a space around fire hydrants and storm drains.
Residents are asked to move cars off of roads as soon as possible and keep them off of the roads during the coming snowfall. Residents may move cars into City community center parking lots or the three Town Center parking garages. Parking fees are suspended in the three Town Center garages through Thursday, Feb. 11.
The City community centers are Thomas Farm Community Center, 700 Fallsgrove Drive; Twinbrook Community Recreation Center, 12920 Twinbrook Parkway; Lincoln Park Community Center, 357 Frederick Ave.; Rockville Swim and Fitness Center, 355 Martins Lane; and Rockville Senior Center, 1150 Carnation Drive.
Recycling and refuse collection has been suspended indefinitely as those crews have been reassigned to clear streets.
If you require emergency transport assistance, call the Fire and Rescue Service at 240-773-0027.
Visit the City's Web site at www.rockvillemd.gov for the most up-to-date information.
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