Frequently asked questions 1. Vehicles blocking traffic or interfering with snow removal equipment are towed at the direction of the Teller County Sheriff. Should an emergency arise, contact the 911 operator. Equipment will be dispatched for emergencies. Level I and Level II roads receive top priority so that principal arterial and minor arterial roads are opened into all residential areas, allowing residents to get out.
Residents are responsible for clearing their driveways.
Cleanup and widening operations often take place one to four days after the storm, depending on the storms severity and wind conditions. It is necessary to widen roads to insure the ice and snow melts off the surface and that proper drainage may occur, preventing any increased ice problems. It is impossible to clear all the roads immediately. The County is doing its best to provide you the service you need. And please do not obstruct a snowplow.