News & Events, Snow Plan

Melting snow and low temperatures are usually a recipe for potholes. To report potholes on City streets call 303-651-8416 or fill out the online form.

If you have any questions about snow removal plans please call the Public Works Operations Support Team at (303) 651-8416, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

During a snow emergency, here is a list of important information for Longmont residents:

1. Snow removal crews usually concentrate their efforts on major transportation corridors. To report areas of concern, call (303) 651-8416.

2. Are City facilities closing? There are currently no plans to close any city facilities.

3. Trash is currently being collected on a normal schedule. For questions call Longmont Public Works at (303) 651-8416.

4. As melting begins on City streets, drainage will become an important issue around the city. To report drainage problems on city streets call (303) 651-8468 or e-mail storm.drain@ci.longmont.co.us.

5. It is recommended that residents wait until the snow has stopped falling before removing the snow from their sidewalks. City Code Enforcement officers want to remind residents of their obligation to remove snow and ice from the public sidewalks adjacent to their property within 24 hours after the snow stops. If snow has been plowed onto your sidewalk you are not required to remove the mound of snow. For more information call (303) 651-8321.

6. The City continues to provide essential services and is currently operating without any issues. As usual, call the Longmont Police Department or Fire Department for emergency needs:

Dial 9-1-1 for life and death emergencies.

For other issues, dial the non-emergency number: (303) 651-8501.

7. To report electrical outages 24 hours a day, call Longmont Power & Communications (LPC) at (303) 776-0011.

8. Any time a major storm hits the city and you are in need of emergency transportation, a team of 4-wheel drive vehicles is available though the Longmont Fire Department and the 4-wheel drive volunteer club. Call dispatch at (303) 651-8501.

9. For a prerecorded update via telephone, use the City's City Source messaging system by calling (303) 774-4370 and enter ext. 1200 for english and 2200 for Spanish.

10. Snow plan updates are also available on Comcast cable channel 16.

11. Stay up to date on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/cityoflongmont/

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