Salisbury Declares Weather-Related State of Emergency Ahead of Winter Storm

SALISBURY, Md. — The City of Salisbury will enter a weather-related state of emergency beginning at 8 p.m. Sunday in preparation for an anticipated winter storm.

City officials said the declaration will remain in effect until it is lifted locally or modified by further action from the State of Maryland.

Despite the declaration, city services will remain operational as officials monitor storm conditions.

Snow removal and designated snow emergency route information is available on the city’s website. As conditions worsen, Salisbury’s Field Operations team will focus first on clearing major roadways before moving into residential neighborhoods. Officials said residential streets will be plowed if snowfall exceeds four inches.

Residents who live along designated snow emergency routes are required to move vehicles off the street by 2 p.m. Sunday to allow plows to pass safely. City leaders are also encouraging residents to stay home if possible and keep roadways clear for emergency crews.

Property owners adjacent to city streets must clear sidewalks within 24 hours after snowfall ends, creating a path at least four feet wide to ensure pedestrian safety. Residents living near fire hydrants are asked to clear a three-foot-wide area around hydrants to provide access for emergency responders.

Officials also reminded residents not to push or throw snow into roadways, noting that doing so can make plowing more difficult and create hazardous driving conditions.

Updates on snow removal and storm conditions will be shared through the city’s website and social media platforms.