Full Notification

WINTER STORM - SNOW EMERGENCY DECLARATION
 
The Township of Bethlehem has declared a Snow Emergency beginning at 6pm Monday, February 12, 2024 until 9pm Tuesday, February 13, 2024. 
 
Parking on designated Snow Emergency routes and all cul-de-sacs is prohibited during the snow emergency period.  Snow tires or chains are required for travel on designated roadways during a declared emergency.  Vehicles may be towed from emergency routes at owner’s expense if not removed. 
 
A list of designated Snow Emergency Routes can be found on the Township website: http://www.bethlehemtownship.org/pworks_snow.html
 
Residents are encouraged to remove parked vehicles from all township roadways to aid Public Works in their snow removal efforts.
 
Citizens are encouraged to stay off the roadways and avoid travel unless absolutely necessary so that Public Works can safely clear roadways.
 
Property Owners - Please clear snow from school bus stops and around neighborhood fire hydrants.  Snow should be cleared a minimum of 3 feet around the hydrant.
 
Twp. Ordinance - Sidewalks shall be cleared of snow & ice within 24 hours after precipitation has ceased to fall.  Snow blowers – Blowing snow, shoveling snow or depositing snow or ice onto Township roadways is illegal.
  
By Order of the Chief of Police
Gregory J. Gottschall