Wednesday Evening Snow Clearing Update -
Such a large accumulation of snow has certainly presented a challenge to meet residents’ needs and expectations from response time to results. We appreciate your patience as our contractor has worked to clear paths through the neighborhood. We also recognize and appreciate those residents who helped fellow neighbors shovel steps, walkways, and cars. We ask that you continue to help each other as you are willing and able while our contractor makes additional rounds to clean up paths and treat trouble spots.
A few residents have requested work which would require Bobcats to remove or push back remaining snowbanks. Though it is understood the snow is an inconvenience, at this time, we are not planning to implement such measures as we have to consider the negative financial impact this may have on the community budget. This would cost upwards of an additional $30,000.
Please communicate to PMP if you are unable to get out or unable to seek assistance from fellow neighbors. We want to ensure we are keeping lines of communication open and not overlooking any safety concerns as we look forward to warmer days ahead this coming weekend.
Thursday Trash Pickup Services -
Update on Trash Pickup:
Thursday Services – We will be out and attempting services on Thursday, January 28th. Keep in mind many secondary and neighborhood roads are still in poor condition. If our large trash and recycling trucks are unable to maneuver around safely, services will not be provided. Your safety, as well as our safety, is our top priority. If services are not provided, please bring your items back to your home. Service will resume on your next scheduled collection day. As a reminder, your TRASH service will resume on your next scheduled trash collection day. Your RECYCLING service will resume on your next scheduled recycling collection day. Please be assured we will collect any accumulated material when we return.
Please visit us on our website at www.americandisposal.com for up to the minute updates on delays and/or cancellations of service.
 
Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
American Disposal Services, Inc.
1/26 – Update on Snow Clearing:

Good morning:

Please remember that when cleaning your vehicles do not dump the snow in the road. This is causing a large mound to build in the road that the plow drivers cannot push, especially if there are cars parked in those spaces as the snow will fall and potentially damage the vehicles. The contractors are working diligently to get every road open but they need the cooperation from the residents.

All the roads are now open, with the exception of Alberta. The contractor came last night and treated the roads and will treat them again this evening to help expedite the melting on the roads. We will continue to send updates as they are received.

 

1/25 – 5pm – New Update:
The plows were through the community today and were able to open all but two of the streets. They were not able to access Alberta Ter and part of Forum Ter due to vehicles being parked in the street. Please move your vehicles that are parked in the street and blocking the plows. They will be back again tomorrow afternoon in another attempt to clear those streets. As a reminder please do not clean your vehicles off and then dump the snow in the street. This will create issues for residents as they attempt driving on the roads.
We appreciate your cooperation.
1/25 – 2pm:
We have three plows in the community working now and VDOT appears to have a bobcat working on Jacqueline. There is no word on when they will plow Eden.
The contractor will continue to work to clear our streets.
Clean up after this storm is likely to take several days. Please remember when you clean off your car to not put the snow back into the streets if they have been plowed. Please make sure to park to allow plow trucks access down the streets as well.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation while we deal with this storm.
Snow Clearing Reminders -

As we all prepare for the possible winter storm this weekend we would like to send out a few reminders about snow clearing and other helpful information. A winter storm warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected. Heavy, wet snow and gusty winds could lead to power outages and difficult driving conditions. Drivers are urged to only travel in the event of an emergency.

Both Townhome and Single Family Home residents are responsible to clear and treat the sidewalks in front of their home no later than 24 hours after a storm. Please DO NOT shovel snow back into the streets.

TOWNHOMES

Streets in the townhome areas are plowed by a private contractor hired by the HOA. During heavier snowfalls, making roads passable is the contractor’s first priority. This does not mean that roads will be cleared from curb to curb. Expect a narrow pathway down the center of the road. The contractor can be expected to start plowing streets once there is 2 inches or more of accumulated snow. Parking bays are not cleared by the association. As a reminder there are no reserving or claiming parking spaces by putting objects in a space. Parking is on a first come first serve basis and there are no reserved spaces within the community.

SINGLE FAMILY HOMES

Streets in the single family home areas are maintained by VDOT. If you have questions or concerns about the plowing of VDOT roads please contact them at (703) 737-2010.

ALL

Trash services may be interrupted as a result of this storm. For up to the minute information regarding delays or service cancellations, please visit the website at www.americandisposal.com.

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Some additional reminders from Winter Storm Newsletter of Phyllis J. Randall, Chair, At-Large, County of Loudoun Board of Supervisors:

We encourage you not to venture out and drive in this storm. However, if you must venture out, please exercise extreme caution and be as safe as you possibly can. Here are some useful resources for you to weather the storm safely:

  • Call 911 in a true emergency
  • For current road conditions: call 511 or visit 511Virginia.org
  • Report road problems: 1-800-FOR-ROADS (367-7623)
  • 211 Virginia is serving as the public inquiry number for Virginia residents
  • #77 on a cell to report a traffic crash or traffic emergency
  • Loudoun County Sheriff non-emergency number: 703-777-1021
  • Loudoun Water: 571-291-7878
  • Washington Gas: 703-750-1400
  • Follow VDOT and VDOTNOVA on Twitter
  • Town of Leesburg Snow Removal: http://www.leesburgva.gov/residents/winter-weather#hotline
  • Snow Plow Tracking: http://novasnowplowing.virginia.gov/

Report Power Outages:

  • Dominion Power: 1-866-DOM-HELP (366-4357)
  • NOVEC: 1-800-335-0500

Safety Tips:

  • Visit www.vaemergency.gov/readyvirginia.
  • Use flashlights for emergency lighting instead of candles.
  • Unplug electrical equipment until a steady power supply returns.
  • Practice proper generator and surface heater safety.
  • Leave one light turned on so you know when power is restored.
  • Eliminate unnecessary travel, especially by car. Traffic signals will stop working during an outage, creating traffic congestion. If you come upon a non-working traffic signal, treat each traffic light as a four-way stop, with the driver on the right having the right-of-way. Proceed with caution only when traffic permits and enter intersections only when it is safe to do so, using your turn signals to let other motorists know your intentions.
  • If traffic signals are on flash, treat a flashing red as a stop (treat like a stop sign). For flashing yellow, proceed with caution.

The Loudoun Sheriff’s Office reminds motorists to stay safe in the winter by also following these driving safety tips:

  • Do not travel unless absolutely necessary. If you do have to make the trip, ensure someone is aware of your route of travel.
  • Always keep the gas tank topped off. When it gets to half, fill it up.
  • Turn on your headlights.
  • Carry a cellular phone. Your cell phone can be used during emergencies and for notifying those expecting your arrival in case there are weather delays.
  • Always buckle-up. Your seat belt can be the best protection against drivers who are tense and in a hurry because of weather conditions.
  • Clear snow and ice from all windows and lights – even the hood and roof – before driving.
  • Pay attention. Don’t try to out-drive the conditions. Remember the posted speed limits are for dry pavement.
  • Leave plenty of room for stopping.
  • Leave room for maintenance vehicles and plows – stay back a safe stopping distance and don’t pass on the right.
  • Know the current road conditions: 511virginia.org for statewide highway information 24-hours-a-day, call the Highway Helpline at 1-800-367-ROAD or check local traffic incident information at sheriff.loudoun.gov/traffic.
  • Use brakes carefully. Brake early. Brake correctly. It takes more time to stop in adverse conditions.
  • Watch for slippery bridges, even when the rest of the pavement is in good condition. Bridges will ice up sooner than the adjacent pavement.
  • Don’t use your cruise control in wintry conditions. Even roads that appear clear can have sudden slippery spots and the short touch of your brakes to deactivate the cruise control feature can cause you to lose control of your vehicle.
  • Don’t get overconfident in your 4×4 vehicle. Remember that your four-wheel drive vehicle may help you get going quicker than other vehicles but it won’t help you stop any faster.

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