Toronto was hit with a historic snowstorm this past weekend, blanketing parts of the city with up to 23 centimetres of snow. If your property was affected, and you need snow removal services, the City of Toronto is now accepting requests for snow clearing at residential addresses.
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The announcement was made on the City’s official social media accounts this past Tuesday, urging residents to submit their requests via the 311 service. This comes as dedicated crews and contractors continue their 24/7 efforts to clear the snow from roads and sidewalks, after a whopping 16 to 23 centimetres fell across the city over the weekend.
To make matters even more challenging, this snowfall added to the 15 to 20 centimetres that had already accumulated from the earlier snowstorm on Wednesday.
What You Need to Know About Snow Removal Requests
The City of Toronto is offering snow removal services for residents dealing with the aftermath of these massive snowstorms. Here’s what you need to do to request assistance:
- Check Your Eligibility:
To qualify for snow clearing at your residential address, ensure that you live in one of the eligible areas, primarily in Etobicoke, North York, or Scarborough. Additionally, snow plowing must already have been completed in your neighborhood. Another important requirement is that the windrow (the pile of snow left by plows) blocking your property must be at least 25 centimetres tall. - Types of Snow Removal Coverage:
You can request snow clearing for various areas, including your driveway blocked by snowbanks, sidewalks, intersections, and city walkways. - How to Make a Request:
To submit a snow removal request, you can go directly to the City of Toronto’s website and use their online 311 service. Once your request is made, a crew member will follow up and assess the situation.
What to Expect: Timing and Priorities
While the snow clearing service is available, be prepared for a wait. The City has indicated that snow removal could take up to three weeks to complete. The City is working through multiple rounds of plowing, focusing first on high-priority areas like hospitals, main streets, cycling infrastructure, transit stops, school bus loading zones, and sidewalks.
It’s important to note that due to the large scale of the snowstorms, the service will prioritize these critical areas before getting to residential snow clearing requests.
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Stay Patient and Stay Informed
As Toronto continues to recover from these unprecedented snowfalls, residents are advised to be patient with the snow removal process. The City’s snow-clearing crews are working tirelessly to ensure the safety and accessibility of all areas. To stay up-to-date on the status of your request or to report any issues, regularly check the City’s official website or social media accounts.
If you are still dealing with the aftermath of this weekend’s storm or the previous week’s snowfall, now is the time to take action and submit your snow removal request to make your property safe and accessible once again.
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