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Don’t park on Snow Emergency Routes in Kentlands

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Industry Observer with Retired

Don’t park on Snow Emergency Routes in Kentlands

 

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for Montgomery County, Maryland. The warning is in effect from 8 p.m. Wednesday evening until 8 p.m. Thursday evening, February 13, 2014. Expect heavy snow with accumulations from 6 to 10 inches.

This is the notice from the Kentlands Citizens Assembly in regard to parking:

Please do not park on streets marked with "Snow Emergency Routes".  If you are parked on a Snow Emergency Route within the community, you are at risk of being towed by the City of Gaithersburg.

Parking in the alleys is not permitted.  In order for unhindered access by snowplows, all cars parked in the alleys will be towed.

City law requires that you shovel the sidewalks abutting your property within 12 hours of the last snowfall.

In the event of inclement weather and the Clubhouse is closed during business hours, please call 301-948-2071, ext. 106.  Messages will be monitored.  Also, check the Kentlands website at www.kentlandsusa.com for any updates.

Be a good neighbor and lend a hand with snow shoveling. Seniors will appreciate your assistance with clearing sidewalks and steps. And, garage entrances need to be clear in case of a medical emergency.

 

 

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Roy Kelley, Retired, Former Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group

Gaithersburg, Maryland  

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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Roy,  How much snow have you had this year so far?  I have not had a change to use my snow blower yet for my neighbors, just a shovel for a inch or two.

Feb 11, 2014 10:56 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Roy, this is a great reminder for those snow days, and sounds like you are bracing for another storm!

Feb 11, 2014 11:07 PM
Shannon Milligan, Richmond VA Real Estate Agent/Associate Broker
RVA Home Team - Richmond, VA
RVA Home Team - Winning with Integrity.

Great reminder for those in Kentlands. Hope we can dig out quickly.

Stay safe and warm!

Feb 11, 2014 11:10 PM
Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

Good morning Roy. We have similar issues here. If there is over two inches of new snow on main roads then they want you to remove your vehicle to plow. It is amazing how good Evanston is about warning people before they tow. They call your home with a recorded message, have sirens going and cops with loud speaks saying move our car or it will be towed. 

I am glad to have a garage.

Feb 11, 2014 11:15 PM
Than Maynard
Coldwell Banker Heart of Oklahoma - Purcell, OK
Broker - Licensed to List & Sell - 405-990-8862

You would think people would be familiar with these laws, but I suppose there will be quite a few 'shocked' to find their vehicles towed.

Feb 11, 2014 11:16 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks so much for your comments. Normally, we do not get enough snow to worry about snow emergency routes. Maryland has declared a state of emergency for what may be the most severe winter storm in several years.

Kentlands, Spring Flowers, Imagination IMG_9136

Feb 11, 2014 11:22 PM
Michael Delaware
North Sky Realty LLC - Battle Creek, MI
REALTOR®, CRS, GRI

Snow emergency routes are vital in bad weather.  Sometimes the community can do a better job of communicating this to the people who live there I have found.

Feb 11, 2014 11:36 PM
Belinda Spillman
Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado - Aurora, CO
Colorado Living!

Roy,  We have these in Colorado as well.  I have seen cars who chose to ignore this warning and they are buried in mountains of snow.  I think the snow plows pile a little extra on just to get their point across.

Feb 12, 2014 12:45 AM
Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor

That would be such a foolish thing for people to do! Great post, Roy!

Feb 12, 2014 01:36 AM
Rob Thomas
Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN
Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

Roy ...This is important info for area residents ...I hope they see this and do not park on those streets!

Have a great day in MD!

Feb 12, 2014 01:58 AM
Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi
NMLS #216987, IL Lic. 031.0006220, WI Licensed. APMC NMLS #175656 - New Lenox, IL
708.921.6331 - 40+ yrs experience

Roy:  Such a great community service you do relaying the information about the upcoming snow storm ... but also the parking restrictions as well.  Plows and emergency vehicles have to be able to get through to deliver services ...

Gene

Feb 12, 2014 02:01 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Your comments are very much appreciated. Be well prepared if you expect bad weather in your area.

Kentlands, Spring Flowers, Imagination IMG_9135

Feb 12, 2014 02:07 AM
Robert Bob Gilbert
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties - Katy, TX
Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert

Roy,

Another excellent public service announcement by you. I still cannot believe the snow fall you folks are getting this winter. Stay out of harms way as much as possible.

Feb 12, 2014 03:18 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

It is sometimes a good idea to revisit old blogs and reblogs. We might even find some good ideas for new posts.

Apr 29, 2018 06:04 PM
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