DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 5, 2019) — Davenport Public Works has issued a Snow Emergency. The Snow Emergency will be in effect from 3:00 pm today through 7:00 am, Wednesday, February 6. Here is the post.
The National Weather Service has issued an Ice Storm Warning. The warning is in effect from 12:00PM today through 6:00AM, Wednesday, February 6. A Snow Emergency has been declared to support efficient salt response and to reduce hazardous conditions for plows distributing salt. The Snow Emergency will be in effect from 3:00PM today through 7:00AM, Wednesday, February 6.
Hazardous travel conditions, downed trees, and power lines are possible. Please take the following precautions:
• Drive and Walk with Caution. Leave extra distance between you and the car in front of you.
• Consider canceling evening and overnight travel plans.
• Report downed trees in the street by calling Public Works at 563.326.7923.
• If there is a downed power line, do not touch it or attempt to remove debris that may surround the downed line. Call MidAmerican Energy at 800.799.4443 to report the condition.
• Visit www.cityofdavenportiowa.com/prepare for more information on how to stay warm and safe if you lose power.
Cars parked on Posted Snow Routes during a Snow Emergency may be ticketed and towed. Residents and visitors to the Downtown may park for free in any one of the city’s parking ramps beginning at 3:00PM today through 7:00AM, Wednesday, February 6.
Crews were able to complete snow removal in the Downtown last night.
