2007 Snow Removal Plan

Cortelyou Lawn Care is providing snow removal services for the 2006-2007 winter season.

After a snowstorm, crews are normally mobilized after two inches of snowfall unless weather forecasts indicate an immediate warming trend or rain, which would remove the snow. Once the snowfall stops, snow removal will commence from the main streets and entrances of Society Hill.

Thereafter, snow will be removed from the parking areas, walkways and stairs. After the main streets are cleared, plows will concentrate on removing snow from the parking areas. Please note that the snow is pushed from the center of the roadway over to the sides of the road. Plowing will leave a bank of snow along the side of the road. The berms created by plowing will not be removed by the contractor.

You can be helpful in clearing efforts by moving your vehicle from parking spaces when plows come through. If you, or anyone you know of, suffers from a medical condition which may require immediate exiting from a unit, please call the Association office and leave the address. Special efforts will be made to accommodate situations of this nature.

We ask for your patience during snowstorms since snow clearing efforts are decided and dependent upon the nature of each storm, i.e., temperature, moisture levels, wind and number of inches predicted. During the process of snow removal, or even after this process, we encourage you to contact the Association office should you be aware ofhazardous conditions anywhere within the community.

It is virtually impossible for any snow service contractor to address every condition which may exist as a result of winter. Once a storm has ended and services are completed, new conditions may be created (i.e. wind drifts, refreezing of walks, roads, etc.).

Each resident is encouraged/expected to do the following during the entire winter season:

• Use caution at all times! Don't underestimate walking or driving surfaces especially ifthe surfaces are shiny or appear wet. Such conditions are typically present in the early morning hours or just after sunset.
• Move your vehicle(s) from parking areas when plows are present in your court to allow proper cleaning and to avoid plowing in vehicles due to the design of the roads, lots, etc. The contractor may honk horns to alert residents of their presence. When you hear their horns, please move your vehicle(s). Also, when possible, please do not leave vehicles on streets. This creates difficulty for plows to maneuver andwill result in vehicle(s) being plowed in and less then satisfactory plowing results.
• Purchase a shovel to clear your walkway, parking space, etc. if snow drifting occurs after the contractor leaves or if your vehicle is plowed in.
• Purchase de-icing material to apply if surfaces freeze after melting. NEVER use rock salt material! Salt will destroy surfaces, and repairs that are needed as a result of damage will be passed on to the responsible person(s). Ice melt is kept in buckets under the stairs at the garden homes for resident use. Please contact the Association office when the supply is low.
• Attention dog owners! The ice control material utilized on parking and walkway surfaces, is highly absorbent ofmoisture through its high heat producing character. To avoid discomfort to your pet, it is suggested you simply wipe the pads of each foot with plain water.
• Please be patient and allow the contractor, Management and the Board to "manage" each storm to the best of our abilities. Conditions resulting from each storm all depend on the mood of Mother Nature. We need each resident to be sensitive to the varying conditions and we need your cooperation in helping us all get through the winter.

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