St. Clair Shores Declares Snow Emergency

St. Clair Shores has declared a snow emergency effective at midnight, and residents have until noon Monday to remove their vehicles.

According to the city, no vehicles are allowed to park on city streets during a declared snow emergency. Vehicles that are not removed will be towed or ticketed.

Additionally, the city has declared a snow event effective at 8 a.m. Monday. Residents have until 8 a.m. Wednesday to remove ice and snow from public walkways.

The intent of declaring a snow event is to remove ice and snow from sidewalks to allow children walking to school, those who are physically challenged and others to have clear walkways, according to Mary Jane D'Herde, the city's communications director.

Once the declaration is made, residents have 48 hours to remove the snow and ice. After the time has passed, the cityʼs snow removal contractor will travel the city. If a violator is found, a written notice will be placed on the resident's property giving them 24 hours to remove the snow.

If the snow is not removed within 24 hours, the contractor will remove it. Time-stamped photos will be taken before and after the work has been completed and a notice will be left at the home to inform residents that the city removed the snow or ice.

Per the ordinance, residents will be charged $30 or the actual contractorʼs cost to remove the snow or ice plus a $65 administrative fee. No ticket will be issued.

All three public districts in the Shores will be closed Monday for President's Day.

For information regarding the snow emergencies or snow event, call 586-447-3399.