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First, we would like to say "THANK YOU!" to our Street and Parks Departments for preparing and clearing the streets of Fortville with this past weekend's storm. With another snow arriving this Friday, and more to come throughout the rest of winter, here is a reminder about our Town's process.
During normal business hours (M-F/7 am-4 pm), road conditions are closely monitored by the Fortville Street Department. The Fortville Police Department will contact us if conditions worsen after hours.- Many factors are considered in preparation for each snow event (whether to plow, salt, etc.). Some factors include time, temperature, amount of snow, ice, blowing snow, and immediate forecasts.
- The town roads have been split into three groups Primary, Secondary, and Low-traffic.
- Primary roads have the most traffic and/or are the main access to and from the town. These roads are Garden, Maple, Merrill, Michigan, E. Ohio, Staat Streets, & 200 West. Keeping these roads open is our top priority.
- Secondary roads are all other roads within Town limits.
- Low-traffic Areas include alleys, dead ends, cul-de-sacs, and public parking lots.
- We plow from curb to curb as this helps us avoid buildup in the event of multiple storms. Thus, we ask that all vehicles and trash bins be moved off the street when two inches or more of snow is predicted. This will diminish the odds of accidents or vehicles being plowed/snowed in, while streetside.
- Children love to play in the snow. Please be sure that they stay away from the road when they do. Building “forts” and “igloos” near the road's edge can make it impossible to spot a child in time to adjust.
- Clearing of driveways and sidewalks is the responsibility of the property owner adjacent to the right of way.
- To avoid shoveling drives and walks more than necessary it is a good idea to wait until the snow stops and we have plowed your street.
- One last point, though an important one. As you clean the snow off your walks and drives, do not throw the snow into the road.
Your street department works long, and diligently before, during, and after these snowstorms to ensure that Fortville roads are passable. We are dedicated to making this town even better. The assistance in meeting this goal is greatly appreciated. 
LET IT SNOW!