OTTUMWA, IOWA -- The following is from the City of Ottumwa:

The City of Ottumwa Snow Emergency Ordinance will go into effect at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 08, 2009.  Residents are reminded that while the Snow Emergency is declared, no parking is allowed on streets designated as “Snow Routes” until the emergency is lifted.  Snow Routes are marked with a square blue signs with a white snowflake.

Parking on non-snow emergency route streets rotates sides on a daily basis.  On the even numbered days, parking is allowed on the even numbered side of the street.  On the odd numbered days, parking is allowed on the odd numbered side of the street.  The Snow Emergency will remain in effect until further notice. 

During snow storms, City Public Works crews focus on keeping the snow routes and major streets open through the duration of the storm.  This allows essential and emergency travel around town even in the worst of conditions.  Once the snow stops, the focus shifts to clearing the side streets and residential areas.