The City Manager or his designee are the only persons authorized to initiate a snow emergency. 

When an emergency has been declared, all radio and television stations are informed as soon as possible. Emergency snow routes are designated by signs bearing the insignia of a white snowflake on a red field. Persons living on streets designated emergency snow routes must remove their vehicles from the street as soon as the emergency is declared.  In order to achieve the best possible result from the Public Service Department's snow and ice removal operations in the most efficient manner, all citizens of the City of Marion are requested to cooperate fully with the department. 

During snow emergencies and winter storm conditions, all residents are asked to remove their parked vehicles from all City streets if possible. This will allow snow plows an opportunity to clear the streets quicker and with fewer passes, saving both time and money.

For more information, contact the City Manager's Office at 377-1581 or the Public Service Department at 377-6367.