Submitted by the Town of Friday Harbor.

As we look forward to the wintery forecast through Christmas, the Town is asking residents and business owners to be vigilant with snow and ice removal on sidewalks this holiday week.

Friday Harbor Municipal Code states that it is the responsibility of owners/occupants of properties in the Town which abut or front paved sidewalks to clear the sidewalk of snow, sleet and ice.

We are all pedestrians at some point in the day, whether walking to the car, from a restaurant or doing some fun last minute holiday shopping! Without a wide, clear path, snow and ice on the sidewalk make it difficult for everyone – especially people with disabilities, seniors and children – to walk safely. Please clear the entire width of the sidewalk rather than a shovel width. In cases of ice cover, please put down salt or sand to minimize slipping.

The Town Crews will continue to do their best to address to sidewalks, however priority must be given to the streets, intersections, emergency routes and other issues that come with snow and freezing temperatures.

Have a safe and happy holiday season!

Thank you.

Town of Friday Harbor