PLEASE CLEAR YOUR WALKWAYS OF SNOW
Denver requires property owners to clear their walkways so that EVERYONE has safe access throughout the City! Senior citizens, people with disabilities, parents with strollers, and mail carriers -just to name a few -struggle to negotiate hazardous walkways...we need to do our part to make our community safe and accessible for all.
• Homeowners: Once snow has stopped falling, residences have twenty-four (24) hours to remove snow from public sidewalks adjacent to their property.
• Businesses: Once snow has stopped falling, businesses have four (4) hours to remove snow from public sidewalks adjacent to their property.
• Report A Problem: Please contact Denver 3-1-1 to provide the address of unshoveled sidewalks.
• Enforcement: Denver performs proactive inspections in business districts, and we rely on citizen complaints to help us identify those property owners that need to be educated about sidewalk safety requirements.
The vast majority of people comply with the first sidewalk safety notice issued by the City. In the rare instances where a property owner refuses to comply, Denver takes escalating legal action, which can include issuing an Administrative Citation that carries a $150 penalty. Denver manages 3,000 sidewalk safety cases a year.
NOW IS THE TIME TO HELP SOMEONE ELSE! If you are healthy and able, clear the walkway of an elderly or disabled neighbor so that they can stay mobile, connected and safe. 7 Shoveling Safety Tips Courtesy of Denver Health
• Stretch before shoveling: warm up those muscles! Cold, tight muscles are more likely to sprain or strain than warm, relaxed muscles.
• Stay hydrated. Dehydration is an issue no matter what the temperature. Be sure to drink plenty of water before, during and after your shoveling session.
• Pace yourself, taking frequent rest breaks.
• Dress in layers so clothing can be peeled off as the body becomes warm. Overheating puts extra strain on the heart.
• Wear a hat to retain body heat.
• Shovel safely by bending legs slightly at the knee, letting thigh muscles do most of the pushing and lifting work; this will reduce strain on the heart and back. Use a shovel with a small scoop and keep loads light and small.
• If you experience pain of any kind, stop immediately and seek assistance.