Salisbury officials have activated an emergency declaration that takes effect at 8:00 p.m. tonight, shutting down city operations for Monday, February 23.
The emergency order will continue until city leaders decide to lift it or Maryland state officials make additional determinations. Weather forecasters predict ongoing precipitation through today and into the overnight hours, with officials particularly worried about refreezing conditions that could create treacherous black ice on roadways.
All municipal offices and facilities will remain shuttered on Monday, February 23.
Street Maintenance and Public Safety
Details about snow clearing operations and designated emergency routes can be accessed through the city’s official website.
City maintenance crews will work around the clock to keep municipal streets passable. Officials are urging citizens to remain at home when possible and avoid parking on emergency routes to allow plow trucks to operate effectively.
Requirements for Sidewalk and Fire Hydrant Clearing
Building and property owners along city streets must remove snow from adjacent sidewalks within 24 hours once snowfall stops, ensuring a minimum four-foot-wide walkway for safe pedestrian passage. Citizens living near fire hydrants must shovel out a three-foot clearance around these emergency fixtures to ensure first responders can access them quickly. Officials warn against dumping or shoveling snow into roadways, which creates additional dangers and complicates street clearing operations.
Municipal Services
Garbage and recycling pickup scheduled for Monday, February 23 has been rescheduled to Saturday, February 28.
The Salisbury Zoo will remain closed on Monday, February 23.
Wicomico County has similarly announced that county offices will be closed Monday.
The scheduled City Council session for Monday will likely be moved to Tuesday, February 24.
Critical personnel from the Salisbury Police Department and Salisbury Fire Department will continue normal operations. Citizens needing emergency water service shutoffs should call the police non-emergency number at 410-548-3165.
Additional details about snow removal operations and ongoing storm updates are available at https://salisbury.md/ and through the city’s Facebook and Instagram social media accounts.
