Snow Emergency Information
Here’s what you need to know when the City of Fort Mitchell declares a snow emergency:
Why Fort Mitchell Calls a Snow Emergency:
• Safety First: Ensuring safe and clear roads for emergency services and residents
• Better Snow Removal: Clear streets mean faster and more thorough plowing
• Prevent Hazards: Parked cars make it dangerous for plows to navigate, especially at night
• Reliable Data: We base our decisions on the best weather forecasts and updates from the National Weather Service
What You Can Expect During a Snow Emergency:
• Move Vehicles Off the Street: This allows our plows to work efficiently without weaving between cars
• Plowing Timeline: Crews work around the clock to clear roads as quickly as possible, starting with main routes and working into neighborhoods
• Avoid Unnecessary Travel: Give plows space to do their job safely
• Basketball Goals: Move basketball goals away from the street and from cul-de-sacs
• Shoveling: When shoveling/blowing snow off of your driveway, etc., please don’t shovel/blow it into the street
• Keep Snow and Ice Five Feet Away From Fire Hydrants: This allows firefighters quicker access in case of a fire
• Friendly Reminder: During a snow emergency, vehicles parked on city streets will be ticketed
We know weather predictions don’t always play out exactly as expected, but we make these decisions with your safety in mind. Removing vehicles during a snow emergency helps our crews keep everyone moving safely.
Stay tuned for updates (including when we declare and rescind our snow emergencies)—we’ll keep you informed about any official announcements via our website (fortmitchell.com), social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Threads, X) e-newsletter (signup at fortmitchell.com), our digital sign located in front of the city building, and the local media. Be safe and thank you snow much for your cooperation!
Report A Pothole, Fallen Tree, or Roadkill
For potholes on Dixie Highway, Buttermilk Pike, or Orphanage Road, please notify the State Highway Department at 859-341-2700.
CLICK HERE to report potholes on City streets.
Duke Energy is responsible for maintenance and repair of the street lights throughout the city. They have an internet-based reporting tool for street light outages. They typically respond within a week of the report. CLICK HERE to report a street light outage. Please know the pole number and intersecting streets beforehand.
Report Unsightly Property/Tall Grass & Weeds/Junk Vehicles
PDS (Planning and Development Services) issues citations for unsightly property. CLICK HERE to file complaints.
The City does NOT issue Building and Zoning permits. All permits must be obtained through Planning and Development Services (PDS), 1840 Simon Kenton Way Suite #3400, Covington, KY 41011. They can be contacted at 859-331-8980. CLICK HERE for more information.
Sanitary and Storm Sewer Backups
If you are experiencing a sewer backup you believe is caused by the public sewer system, please contact the Sanitation District at 859-578-7450 or CLICK HERE.
Waste and recycling are collected once per week on the same day. CLICK HERE for your street-designated collection day.
Application for permit to cut, excavate, bore in the City Right of Way
Upon completion of all restoration work, applicant shall contact the Public Works Department to schedule final inspection at 859-331-1212. CLICK HERE for an application.