The County of Grande Prairie is issuing a reminder to residents recent warm weather is creating icy conditions on sidewalks. The slippery sidewalks create increased hazards, including slips and falls, along with people walking in the street to avoid the icy sidewalks create their own set of hazards. When people take to the road to avoid the sidewalk it exposes pedestrians to traffic and the possibility of being hit.
With recent warm weather, we’re all dealing with icy conditions! Icy sidewalks create hazards by increasing slips and falls & forcing people to walk on the road, exposing them to traffic danger. Help keep our community safe by clearing your sidewalks & helping your neighbours. pic.twitter.com/4BftqqYBqm
— County of Grande Prairie (@CountyofGP) January 26, 2023
Residents are reminded according to the county’s bylaws, all snow and ice have to be removed from sidewalks within 24 hours of a snowfall. According to a tweet from the county residents are keeping their neighbours and community safe by doing this.
