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Message from Tom Dunn, Leesburg Town Council, 3:50 pm Feb 10
Posted on Feb 10, 2010
Weather
Wind and snow continuing. High. Winds expected to continue tonight and tomorrow after snow stops early evening.
Roads
Crews have maintained operations throughout the day. Main roads are the focus and passable. (With AWD or 4wd) Winds are causing drifting so ongoing efforts on main roads. Everyone should be encouraged to stay off the roads.
Public Safety and emergency services
PD is fully staffed and operational. Calls are weather related or disabled vehicles. Fire and rescue stations are plowed out and accessible
Utilities
Water and sewer fully staffed and operational. No power outages have been reported in town.
Citizen call in line
No weather or storm calls. Line will be staffed until 8 pm.
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Town of Leesburg Snow Emergency Operations Update
Posted on Feb 9, 2010
Leesburg, VA (February 9, 2010, 12:30 p.m.) – With an additional 12 to 18 inches of snow forecast for Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday, Town of Leesburg officials are redirecting snow removal operations from neighborhood streets to the main thoroughfares throughout Town. Residents are encouraged to stay off the roads and remain patient as the Town deals with the additional snow accumulations.
“If we get the full eighteen inches forecast from this storm, Leesburg will have received nearly four feet of snow within an eight-day period of time. We have had crews working around the clock since Friday morning and every piece of snow-moving equipment the Town owns has been deployed, “John Wells, Leesburg Town Manager, said. “ We ask residents to have realistic expectations about how quickly we can respond. We are going to need resident cooperation and patience to get through this event.”
A complete list of Town facility closures and cancellations is posted on the Town of Leesburg website at www.leesburgva.gov and will be updated as necessary.
Additional winter safety tips are available on the Virginia Department of Emergency Management website at www.vaemergency.com and the Loudoun County website at www.loudoun.gov.
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Snow Update from Councilman Reid
Posted on Feb 9, 2010
Dear HOA and Community Leaders:
Here is today's snow removal update.
We have received numerous complaints about Market, King, Loudoun, Catoctin Circle and other major through streets, but the town views these as :"passable" and so crews are focusing on on digging folks out of cul de sacs and other residential streets.
In fact, just today, I received a call from a man on Meadows Lane (off Ft. Evans) who said they have not seen a plow.
Also, the plumbing firm, Michael & Sons, has offered FREE snow removal. "We would like to help any previous customers 65 and older or any customers who may have special needs with FREE snow removal!So pass on this information. email [email protected]"
Please feel free to post to your HOA listserves and web sites.
Thank you and warmest regards,
Ken Reid
Member,
Leesburg Town Council
19B Wirt Street SW
Leesburg, VA 20175
(703) 779-8777
FAX: (703) 779-2508
E-mail:
www.KenReid.org
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Snow Removal
Posted on Feb 9, 2010
Snow removal from the roadways in the single family home sections is the responsibility of the Town of Leesburg. The Association is responsible for snow removal in the townhome sections.
DO NOT SHOVEL OR PUSH SNOW INTO THE ROADWAYS WHEN CLEARING YOUR SIDEWALKS AND PARKING PLACES.
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WEATHER REALTED UPDATE
Posted on Feb 8, 2010
Dear HOA and Community leaders:
Please feel free to post to your respective web sites and list serves.
We are preparing for another winter storm, with the potential for approximately 10” of snow. The heaviest snow is expected Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning. Temperatures are expected slightly above freezing (for the daily high temp) over the next week, with evening lows around the 20’s or below.
We are fortunate that Town utility operations (water and sewer) remain in full operation and ALL town residents have electric service.
Roads
Street crews are still working 24/7. All town streets and cul-de-sacs have been plowed at least once. Primary and secondary roads have received additional chemicals and plowing. We are focusing this evening on creating two lanes plowed for all neighborhood streets. (Even with plowing, residents should expect roads to be snow covered.) Crews will also be cleaning up our main intersections. Much of today was spent on any missed streets, cul-de-sacs, and creating the two lanes on all streets.u
Several folks have complained about driveways and mailboxes being blocked. Town officials have told me they will do their best to avoid this, but given the quantity of snow we received (32 inches according to today's Washington Post). the priority is on clearing streets.
I have expressed concern that some major streets, such as Market, King and Loudoun and Sycolin Road still have snow on them, but they are deemed "passable." So, crews are focusing on digging folks out of cul de sacs and residential streets.
Fire and Rescue
The town also is making an expanded efforts to dig our fire hydrants in town. (We have over 2,000 hydrants.)
Facilities
Ida Lee Rec Center will open tomorrow. Balch Library expects to open as will the rest of Town Government offices if the County Government opens.
Our regular Town Council meeting will start at 5 PM Tuesday. We will first hold our work session, which was scrubbed tonight, and then the regular business meeting with time for the public to speak.
oudoun County Public Schools have cancelled classes the rest of the week. With Monday being a holiday, the earliest classes will resume is Tuesday, February 16.
Please remember to clean snow from your outside heat pumps and HVAC units and dryer vents.
If you have further questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact me.
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Thanks!
Ken Reid
Member,
Leesburg Town Council
www.KenReid.org
703 669-8789
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Update from the Town of Leesburg
Posted on Feb 8, 2010
Leesburg, VA (February 7, 2010) –Town of Leesburg government offices will be closed on Monday, February 8, 2010. The Council Work Session scheduled for Monday evening has been canceled. All Work Session agenda items will be moved to the agenda for the Council Meeting on Tuesday, February 9, 2010.
Regarding other Town of Leesburg facilities:
Plowing continues 24/7
• The Leesburg Public Safety Center will remain open.
• Ida Lee Park Recreation Center will be open regular hours on Monday, February 8, 2010. Classes scheduled to begin before 12 noon are cancelled.
• Thomas Balch Library will be closed on Monday, February 8, 2010.
• Leesburg Executive Airport is closed until further notice.
A complete list of Town facility closures and cancellations is posted on the Town of Leesburg website at www.leesburgva.gov and will be updated as necessary.
The County administrator will release the proposed FY 2011 budget at 4 p.m. Monday, as planned.
Thanks!
Ken Reid
Member,
Leesburg Town Council
www.KenReid.org
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Potomac Crossing Park Meeting CANCELLED
Posted on Feb 3, 2010
The meeting scheduled for February 3rd will be postponed and rescheduled for another date. This is due to the school being closed due to the snow.
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Board of Directors Meeting
Posted on Feb 3, 2010
The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 24th in the library at BBES at 7 pm
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Tree Care Summit
Posted on Jan 7, 2010
The Town of Leesburg is hosting a Tree Care Summit that is open to the public on February 16th at 7 pm read more
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New Potomac Crossing Banking Arrangment
Posted on Dec 18, 2009
Effective January 1, 2010 we will be transferring Potomac Crossings banking relationship to Community Association Banc. Please read more.
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