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Pg. 2 <br /> <br />Fire Hydrants <br /> – the city is also seeking the public’s assistance in clearing snow from the 5,500 fire <br />hydrants around the city. If you have a fire hydrant on or near your property, please clear the snow off <br />of it. The South Bend Fire Department recommends clearing a 3 ft. radius around the fire hydrant as <br />well. <br />Snow-bound cars <br /> - The city will begin tagging cars that have not been cleared of snow or have not <br />been moved since the snow emergency was declared. Once a vehicle has been tagged, if it is not <br />moved within 3 days it could be towed and impounded. <br /> <br />The city is stepping up efforts including utilizing non-traditional city personnel to help with snow <br />removal. In addition, the city is seeking volunteer assistance to help with snow removal. The city will <br />be appealing to other businesses and institutions within the community for help with snow removal <br />related to fire hydrants, crosswalks, and sidewalks, especially working with people who need special <br />assistance or have special needs, including schools and emergency response centers. Anyone wishing <br />to volunteer may call the Mayor’s Office at 235-9261. After a record snowfall like this, people should <br />turn to family, friends, neighbors, and others for assistance. For those without such connections, <br />questions may be directed to the Mayor’s Office which is serving as a clearinghouse and will direct <br />people to the appropriate department or organization for assistance. <br /> <br />Trash pick-up is on schedule for the week. If your collection is missed, please contact Solid Waste at <br />277-8823. Friday will be the make-up day for missed pick-ups. If someone who has curbside pick-up <br />is not able to place their bin at the curb because of snow piles, residents can place the bin on the <br />sidewalk for collection. <br /> <br />-30- <br /> <br />