Children and Snow Cleanup can be EXTREMELY DANGEROUS!
Please remind children not to play in snowbanks near roadways or in large piles on any property—including your own. When a plow comes through, the results can be tragic.
Winter storms often create a fun, magical landscape for kids. Snowbanks made by plow trucks can look like perfect forts, caves, or mini sledding hills. However, playing in or near these piles, especially close to city streets, is extremely unsafe.
Plow operators may not be able to see a child hidden in a snowbank, and the consequences can be fatal.
Help us keep everyone safe this winter.
Please talk with your children—and share this reminder with other parents. Safety comes first!
—City of Newport