SNOW EMERGENCY DECLARED IN PRAIRIE DU CHIEN

I was asked what a snow emergency is; the following is the statement from the city. 

(Prairie Du Chien, WI – March 4th 2013) – Prairie du Chien Mayor Dave Hemmer has declared a snow emergency, effective from 12:01 AM Tuesday March 5th to 6 PM Wednesday March 6th. Motorists are asked to NOT park on city streets during this time, as city workers work to plow our streets.
* Vehicles that remain on the streets risk being ticketed and towed. We thank everyone for their cooperation.
* Citizens that do not have off street parking are allowed to park in City Lots throughout the City to assist with the plowing of the roads. We will not enforce alternate side in the City Lots during the Snow Emergency.
* Downtown residents and patrons are being asked to park in the city lots throughout the downtown, and avoid parking on Blackhawk Avenue during the snow emergency.
* Residents are also being asked to remove all dumpsters, garbage cans and other items from city alleys.

Aaron Kramer - City Administrator – Prairie du Chien, WI