Do Not Plow or Shovel into the Street and Other Snow Tips

By Wednesday morning snow records in towns across Maryland will have been broken thanks to a storm that will hit the area Tuesday. When it's safe to start clearing the snow, keep these tips from Baltimore County government in mind. 

• Do not tailgate snowplows - stay at least two car lengths behind. Never cut between a caravan of plows clearing the highway.
• Beware of "black ice" where roads may appear to be wet, but are actually glazed with ice.
• Do not plow or shovel snow into the street - this is illegal and can create a safety hazard, and it can result in that same snow being pushed back in front of your driveway.
• If you shovel your driveway before the plow comes through, always shovel to the right (facing the street).
• Don't park on the street unless absolutely necessary.
• You can help avoid potential flooding by clearing snow and ice around storm drains.
• Clear snow and ice around fire hydrants in case of emergency.