The City of Royal Oak has proactively declared a snow emergency effective Sunday, January 25 at 10:00 p.m. It will remain active until an ending time is issued by the Department of Public Works (DPW).
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory and Hazardous Weather Outlook for Royal Oak. Our area is expected to receive 3-5 inches of snow accumulation through tonight. DPW will require full access to local roads and streets to perform their work safely and expediently.
WHAT IS A SNOW EMERGENCY?
A snow emergency is basically an alert for all vehicles to be removed from local roads and streets. When a snow emergency is called, it means the City has received/will receive a significant accumulation of snow and ice—typically four or more inches. In order for streets to be safely and effectively cleared, vehicles must be removed; failure to do so may result in citations and/or towing. Street parking can resume once the street has been fully cleared (from curb to curb).
Thank you for your patience and cooperation!