Why don’t City drivers put the blades down and plow all the snow off down to the pavement?

The Borough equipment uses "gravity" plows that are mounted on the same trucks used for public works in all seasons. These plows do not have the ability to put pressure down; therefore, they are incapable of cutting ice or packed snow. Further, the collision-force of a moving plow against an irregular street, curb, protruding manhole, etc. can severely damage the frame of a vehicle.

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1. When is it okay to park on my street during a snow event?
2. Whom may I call if I have a suggestion, complaint, or request?
3. Why did they plow only half of the street, and when will they plow the other half?
4. Why did the snowplow leave a ridge in front of my driveway, and why is it my responsibility to get rid of it?
5. What if they missed plowing my street?
6. Why don’t City drivers put the blades down and plow all the snow off down to the pavement?
7. It seems like we’re always plowed last. Why can’t we be first sometimes?
8. I am elderly or disabled and can’t shovel snow. What can I do?
9. Can the City’s snowplow operator plow my driveway if I am elderly, disabled, or not physically able to shovel?
10. Why does it take so long for my road to be plowed?
11. What if it snows on trash day?
12. When do the snowplows get deployed and how long are they out?
13. What if I have an emergency and can’t get out of my house?
14. How can citizens help during the snow season?