Be ready when the snow comes!  See the news and announcements for details on communication of snow alerts and more!!

News & Announcements

Snow Removal and Alert Information

Required snow and ice removal

It shall be the duty of the owner or occupant of any lot or parcel of land in the City abutting on any sidewalk to keep such sidewalk free from snow and ice accumulation. Within forty-eight (48) hours after the termination of any snowfall, the snow accumulation shall be removed. Where, however, it impossible to keep the sidewalk clear due to frozen conditions, then said owner or occupant shall sprinkle or spread some suitable material on the sidewalk to prevent it from becoming dangerous to travel.

 

Disposal of Snow

......snow when removed shall not be deposited upon any sidewalk, within or upon any public street or alley, or in any manner that will obstruct or interfere with the passage or vision of vehicle or pedestrian traffic.  

Visit - Ordinance 10-2 for all snow and ice removal details.  

 

Communication of Snow Alerts

Snow alerts will be announced by the following sources: city website, text message, KELO-TV, KSFY-TV, KDLT-TV, KTTW-TV, KELO-AM/FM, KXRB, KRRO, KTWB, KWSN, KXQL,Q957, KSOO. Once a snow alert is issued OR we receive 3" or more of snow it is illegal to park on the street until the street is plowed.  Please remember that every snow is different. 

To sign up to receive a text message: visit https://cityofbrandon.org/notifications 

 

Don't Crowd the Plow!

 

 

Lawn Watering Program Stage 1 - Green is Currently in Effect

Currently on Stage 1: Green

Brandon Lawn Watering Program: We are currently in Stage 1-Green. Users with even-numbered addresses shall water lawns on even-numbered calendar dates and users with odd-numbered addresses on odd-numbered calendar dates.

NO LAWN WATERING BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.

When we turn to Stage 2-Yellow is explained in Resolution #11-23.

 

 

NEW Texting/Email Program

Register for Mass Notifications on general alerts(snow, lawn watering, etc), pool, elections, summer rec, Core and Rushmore Projects. Sign up for what you want to receive notifications on. The code may take a few minutes to reach your inbox just wait for the code before asking it to resend. This will replace our current texting program so please sign up if you have not already.