BREAKING: Haverford Township Declaring Snow Emergency At 11 p.m. Wednesday​

Haverford Township declared a snow emergency will be in effect beginning at 11 p.m. Wednesday and will extend through 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9.

According to the township, trash and recycling collections for Thursday have been cancelled and Thursday's recycling will be picked up Monday along with yard waste for the entire township. Friday's collection will go on as typically scheduled.

Additionally, all township buildings will be closed Thursday.

According to the township, in the snow emergency, it is illegal for any person, firm or corporation to:

• park a motor vehicle or to allow that vehicle to remain parked anywhere on any Snow Emergency Route designated pursuant to this article; or

• drive any vehicle on any such Snow Emergency route unless that vehicle is equipped with snow tires, chains, or other suitable tract devices; or

• drive any vehicle which then becomes stuck on any snow emergency route during a snow emergency because of or related to the failure of that vehicle to be equipped with snow tires, chains, or other suitable traction devices.

With Snow On The Way, Make Sure You Know Haverford's Snow Removal Guidelines

Trash bins are not to be placed on the street, as it can inhibits plows. Residents should place trash cans either on the lawn or curb in front of their property, the township said.

Residents should also avoid parking in cul-de-sacs, the township said. However, if they must park in a cul-de-sac or they must leave their vehicle on or near a highway, they must notify the police department by calling 911, according to the township.

After the storm ends, it will take the township approximately eight to 12 hours to complete the clean up, assuming normal conditions.

Residents are also reminded not to clear the end of their driveway until the storm has stopped and the road is plowed curb to curb, the township said.

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