As Erie awaits more snow, township officials said they are ready for whatever comes their way.

Dan Ouellet, one of the Millcreek Township Supervisors said, "Our salt stores are in full supply, our trucks are all up and running, our crews are prepared to work twelve hour shifts, 24 hours a day."

Whether it's tiny pieces of salt or big trucks, they are all a part of Millcreek's budget and Ouellet said they are on target for this year. "We are looking really good so far with our budget and our overtime, so we are in good shape at this point", said Ouellet.


As crews work to clear the streets, there are a few things Millcreek residents can do to help out. "Parking is a big factor when it comes to snow events, so in the event that there is a snow emergency, we ask that people do park in their driveway stay off the streets and if you don't have to travel on these and snowy days, do your best to stay off the roads', said Ouellet.


Cars in the street proved to be a challenge for City of Erie streets crews during the last snow event as well. Jeff Gibbens, the City of Erie Streets Dept Bureau Chief said, "Odd-Even parking is a big issue. Especially, they are calling for anything between five to eight inches of snow, we will be in those posted areas whenever it starts. Obeying the parking rules, trying to not park on the opposite side of the street as the car across from you, obviously will impede us from getting through when we have situations like that."


Gibbens suggests residents move their vehicle to other spots so plows can get through and get as much snow removed as possible. "If you can find a parking lots that's down the street or just try to keep all the cars on the same side of the street, even if it is odd even parking. If they park across from another car and each car is away from the curb line a foot and a half if closes the street down and we have no way to get through", said Gibbens.