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Rockville reports progress after major winter storm; city asks residents to volunteer to clear sidewalks and hydrants
Summary
City Manager Jeff Mihalyk told the council that crews worked 12‑hour shifts for four days after 6–7 inches of snow followed by ice and freezing rain; 25 of 50 problematic intersections were cleared and the city is recruiting volunteers to help clear sidewalks and fire hydrants so students can return to school.
City Manager Jeff Mihalyk briefed the Rockville mayor and council Feb. 2 on the city’s response to a recent mixed snow, sleet and freezing‑rain storm, describing multi‑day crews and continued recovery work.
Mihalyk said the storm began with roughly "6 to 7 inches of snow" before changing to sleet and freezing rain that created heavy, icy accumulations. Public‑works crews worked around the clock on 12‑hour shifts for four days, he said, and the city deployed heavy equipment and manual labor to clear 50 intersections; 25 had been completed by the time of the meeting. Mihalyk said crews also prioritized opening routes to schools and assisting with bus‑shelter clearance, and that residents who need help or want to volunteer can sign up through the senior center’s volunteer program.
The mayor and council thanked staff and volunteers and reminded residents to clear sidewalks and fire hydrants near their homes to improve walkability and emergency access.
Council members asked staff to post clearer guidance and phone numbers for volunteers and to continue prioritizing safe routes to school. The mayor noted a Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center link on the city website for residents seeking assistance.
