Many departments have provided valuable manpower and equipment to assist the work of the Street Department. Mishawaka has had a great team effort and considering the circumstances the results have been nothing less than remarkable. As these dedicated city employees continue their fight against the elements, they need some help from residents and motorists. Plowing alleys often does more harm than good. Snow ridges make garages inaccessible, sometimes trapping cars inside garages.
Alleys are too narrow for big equipment.
The weight of snow pushed against garage doors, especially fiberglass doors, can damage them. Streets must always be given priority over alleys. Please clear fire hydrants of all snow so that they are visible and usable if needed by the fire department. After they are cleared, vehicles should be moved so that snowplows can push the snow back to the curb. Vehicles should not be parked in areas that have not been plowed back to the curb.