Winter Weather Operations: How Harrison Prepares for Snow

The City of Harrison has finalized its winter weather preparations to help ensure safe travel and reliable service for residents throughout the snow season.

City of Harrison Salt Reserve

As colder weather approaches, the City of Harrison’s Streets Department is ready to keep roads safe and accessible all winter long. Public Works Director Andy Seiter shared an overview of the City’s snow-response operations, which are organized and built to respond quickly when winter weather arrives.

Winter operations at a glance:

• The City is divided into 6 salt routes and 1 dedicated parking-lot route, allowing crews to work efficiently across the community during a snow event.

  
  

• Harrison currently has 700 tons of salt in stock, with an additional 300-ton reserve secured for the 2025-2026 winter season.

  
  

• The City shares its salt dome with Harrison Township and the Hamilton County Engineer’s Office, ensuring strong regional coordination.

  
  

• Salt trucks vary in size, with vehicles capable of carrying between 5 and 9 tons of salt at a time, allowing crews to stay on the road longer and help critical routes remain passable.

  
  

The City appreciates the patience and cooperation of the community as crews work to keep Harrison safe!

How Residents Can Help During Winter Weather

While the Streets Department works to keep roads safe and passable during snow and ice events, the State of Ohio and the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) emphasize that community cooperation also plays an important role in overall winter safety.

Here are a few ways Harrison residents can help support efficient snow and ice operations throughout the season:

1. Give snowplows and salt trucks plenty of space

Snowplows have limited visibility and need extra room to operate safely. Staying back and slowing down helps crews clear roads more efficiently.

2. Avoid shoveling or blowing snow back into the street

Pushing snow into the street creates new hazards and slows down route clearing.

3. Keep vehicles off the street when possible

Moving vehicles into driveways allows plow trucks cleaner access to narrow streets and reduces the chance of vehicles getting blocked in by roadside snow.

4. Drive with caution

Drivers should slow down, increase following distance, and avoid cruise control during winter weather.

As we head into the colder months, we’re hopeful for a mild season, but ready for whatever winter may bring! The City is committed to keeping residents informed and our community safe, and we appreciate residents for doing their part.

Article written by Amy Staiger