Snow removal in West Chester is a job shared by three different agencies: The Ohio Department of Transportation, Butler County Engineer's Office and West Chester Township Community Services, roads division.

• The State of Ohio is responsible for: the interstate, State Route 747 and U.S. Route 42.
• Butler County is responsible for: Tylersville Road, Cincinnati-Dayton Road, Lakota Drive West, Muhlhauser Road, West Chester Road, Smith Road, Beckett Road, Port Union Road, Union Centre Boulevard; and portions of Crescentville Road, Cox Road - north of Tylersville, and Hamilton-Mason, west of State Route 747.
• The West Chester Community Services, roads division, is responsible for approximately 225 miles of remaining roads within the Township that are designated as public roads. There are some private roads within the Township that are not maintained by the public roads division.

West Chester utilizes a variety of snow removal/road treatment techniques depending upon the conditions. These techniques include: pre-treatment with brine, salt and plowing as needed.

Salt is often put down on the roads early in a snowfall cycle and then given time to work before plows are sent through to clear remaining snow from the roads. Salt is typically dispensed from the plow truck as it clears the road.

The Township is divided into snow routes and a truck is assigned to each route.

When snow strikes, the roads are salted and plowed according to their classification with special consideration given to known areas of concern.

Main roads are given top priority - Hamilton-Mason, LeSourdesville West Chester, McCauley, Dimmick and Beckett Ridge Boulevard.

Next, collector streets, or those that are crucial in getting the traffic flow from subdivision streets, such as Eagle Ridge, Windwood, Kennesaw, etc.

Subdivision streets are treated next, and then cul-de-sacs.

West Chester has more than 600 cul-de-sacs to plow. Because of their size and configuration of driveways and mailboxes, cul-de-sacs require more time and attention to plow. To expedite plowing, private contractors with smaller trucks may be called in to plow cul-de-sacs.

Please review our Frequently Asked Questions for more information.

The following designations are issued to demonstrate level of concern for an individual snow event.

Level 1: Roads are hazardous with blowing/drifting snow. Roads may also be icy. Drive with caution.

Level 2: Roads are hazardous with blowing/drifting snow. Only those who believe it necessary to drive should be on the roads. Contact your employer to see if you should report to work.

Level 3: All roads are closed to non-emergency personnel. Contact employers to determine if you're required to report to work. Those traveling on the roads could be subject to arrest.

There are a number of ways to help snow removal crews:

• Delay non-essential travel until after roads are cleared.
• Remove vehicles from the street when it snows.
• When clearing your driveway, don't throw snow in the street.
• To avoid shoveling driveway entrances twice, wait until the plow truck is finished plowing the street. Plow truck operators have no choice in where to push the snow. Snow has to go to the side of the road, which includes driveway entrances.
• When driving, don't pass a snow plow.
• Don't assume the plow operator can see your vehicle. Every truck has blind spots which reduces visibility.
• Allow plenty of stopping distance during winter weather.
• Add extra time onto your trip. Don't be in a hurry.
• Keep headlights on low beam.