Snow Removal

Snow Event Tips

Here are some tips to follow during a snow event:

• Per County Code, all county roads are designated Snow Emergency Routes.
• Please park vehicles in driveways and not on the roadway or in cul-de-sacs.
• If you don't have access to an off street parking area, neighborhoods can help by parking all vehicles on the same side of the street. This gives the plow more room to work.
• If you shovel your driveway apron before the snow plow comes through, always place the snow on the right, facing the street.
• Do not throw snow back into the roadway.
• Stay at least a 2-car length behind a snow plow for every 20 mph you are traveling; never cut between a caravan of plows that is clearing the highway.
• Listen to the radio before and during a storm to see if the Snow Emergency Plan has been declared in Frederick County.
• Do not drive during a severe winter storm.

Material

Frederick County uses the following materials during a snow event:

• Rock Salt
• Anti-skid
• M-1000 Caliber (Liquid De-icer)
• Salt Brine (pre-treatment)

Additional Resources

• View the Priority Roads map 
• View Frederick County Office of Highway Operations “Making Winter Storms Safe” brochure.

Report Conditions

Report all unsafe road conditions immediately by contact Highway Operations at 301-600-1564. After hours, please call Central Communications' non-emergency number at 301-600-1603.

To report damage that has resulted from snow removal operations, please use our reporting system  FCG FixIt  or you may contact us via email or by phone at 301-600-1564.