Troy Police Monday-Morning-Quarterback the First Big Snowstorm

(Originally posted on Dec. 23, 2016) TROY, MI — Troy city leaders are patting themselves on the back for prompt cleanup after the first snowfall on Dec. 11, but they want residents to work together to make sure the next storm goes a little more smoothly. The city sets 36 hours as the standard for clearing streets, but had the job completed within 24 hours, The Troy Times reported.

Total snow accumulations in southeast Michigan generally ranged from 8-11 inches, according to the National Weather Service. Troy got between 9 and 10 inches in the storm.

“Kudos go out to the guys behind the wheel who missed out on family events to make the roads safe,” Troy Public Works Director Kurt Bovensiep said.

To make snow removal go even smoother in the future, he reminded residents to park their cars in the driveways, and not on streets, so snowplow operators can completely clear streets.

Troy police were kept busy during the event assisting stranded motorists and investigating accidents.

Troy Police Sgt. Meghan Lehman said residents should stay off the roads when possible during snowstorms.

“Even if you believe your own driving skills are superior, you don’t have control over the other drivers on the road,” she said. “We frequently find that people are driving too fast for conditions, and drivers more frequently lose control of their cars on snow and ice.”

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