Snow Removal & Plowing - Keep Fire Hydrants and ComEd Equipment Cleared

Keep Fire Hydrants Visible and Accessible in the Snow

A reminder to residents of the importance of having snow removed from around fire hydrants. Residents are asked to assist the Fire Department by removing the snow from the fire hydrants near their homes, if they are able. In the unfortunate event of a house fire, the time spent trying to locate a fire hydrant buried in snow can make a critical difference in the outcome.

Don't Bury Critical ComEd Equipment in the Snow

ComEd is planning for the winter months.  In preparation, please review the following guidelines:

There may be ComEd transformers and/or switchgear on your property that may need to be accessed in the winter.  Occasionally after a snowstorm, snow removal efforts will result in buried or blocked access to critical ComEd equipment. Occasionally, a snowplow will move snow into the equipment, damaging it and possibly causing a loss in power.

If there is a need to access ComEd equipment, at least ten feet of open space in front of the equipment’s cabinet doors is required.  Additionally, at least one (1) foot of clearance on the remaining three (3) sides of the equipment is necessary.

To the extent there is ComEd equipment along plow routes or in parking lots, please remind snow removal teams to avoid piling snow on or around ComEd equipment.  Doing so may damage equipment which may lead to a loss in power.  This may delay restoration of power due to ComEd’s inability to gain access. 

If you do lose power, call 1-800-EDISON-1 to start the restoration process.