During the winter months, the Olmsted Township Department of Public Service works to keep roadways open and safe for the motoring public.

Each snow and ice season, the Township’s fleet of trucks is ready to roll at a moment’s notice.  Larger trucks clear the main thoroughfares while smaller trucks handle over 30 cul-de-sacs in the township’s many developments.  Cuyahoga County Engineer Robert Klaiber’s Fitch Road maintenance yard maintains the remaining township roadways and the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) clears Columbia Road.

Olmsted Township’s Department of Public Service has a dedicated crew.  Under the direction of Edward J. Salk, Jr., these men operate 24/7, plowing snow and spreading salt.  Their years of experience with northeast Ohio’s winters have taught them well – “prepare for the worst and hope for the best.”

Wintertime reminders for Olmsted Township residents:

• Snow parking bans go into effect any time snow exceeds 2 inches.
• Keep fire hydrants clear of snow – this can save time as well as a home or a life.
• Shoveling/blowing/plowing snow out onto the roadway creates a hazard – you may be cited.

If you have any questions or need further information, please call the Service Department at 440-235-1011.