Elgin, IL Fire Dept.

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[Elgin, IL Fire Dept. @ElginFD]

The City of Elgin is now accepting applications for the Firefighter testing process through June 1, 2022, 11:59 p.m CST.

Application and eligibility information available at: https://t.co/QOpCx7wmUO

Additional information about the application process: https://t.co/k0ZOJpQz41

[City of Elgin @ElginIL]

MESSAGE FROM #ElginIL #SNOWCOMMAND: We too were enjoying the recent spring weather but are always prepared for the chance of snow. A storm will bring up to 2" of snow by early evening and then possibly shift to freezing rain. Our drivers will be keeping roads safe thruout the day

[City of Elgin @ElginIL]

MESSAGE FROM #SNOWCOMMAND: Good morning, #ElginIL. A new shift of drivers are out to continue cleanup efforts. Crews are working to push heavy, slushy snow back toward the curb, salt and clear cul-de-sacs. As always, drive safe and thank you for your patience.
#SnowEvent

[City of Elgin @ElginIL]

MESSAGE FROM SNOW COMMAND: Good afternoon, Elgin. Drivers are in their routes with 2-3 inches of wet, heavy snow expected before the system leaves the area around midnight. Please keep vehicles off the streets. ❄🌨❄🌨
#ElginIL #SnowCommand #SnowEvent

[City of Elgin @ElginIL]

The cleanup process, including pushing snow back toward the curb and addressing cul-de-sacs, will take all day and should be completed later this evening. Thank you for your patience. (2/2)
#ElginIL #SnowCommand #SnowEvent

[City of Elgin @ElginIL]

MESSAGE FROM #ElginIL #SNOWCOMMAND: The snow system has passed, but roads require continued attention.
⚠ Snow Route enforcement is underway. Move vehicles from posted snow routes to avoid towing.
🚫 Vehicles cannot be parked back in those areas again for 24 hours (1/2)

[City of Elgin @ElginIL]

MESSAGE FROM SNOW COMMAND: Good morning, Elgin. The snow system has moved out of the Elgin area, but the roads require continued attention.
⚠ Snow Route enforcement is underway. Move vehicles from posted snow routes to avoid towing.
🚫 Vehicles cannot… https://t.co/4uWaUAlLxW

[City of Elgin @ElginIL]

⚠ Snow route enforcement rules will be in effect once totals reach two inches. Make a plan now to have vehicles off the streets to avoid towing. ⚠ (2/2)

[City of Elgin @ElginIL]

MESSAGE FROM #ElginIL #SNOWCOMMAND: After a break from early morning snow today, drivers are back in their routes. This band of snow will bring up to 4" of snow by morning. We'll be working overnight to keep streets passable. Please drive safe. ❄🌨❄🌨 (1/2)

[City of Elgin @ElginIL]

MESSAGE FROM #SNOWCOMMAND: A slow lingering snow system moved into the #ElginIL area early this morning producing dry, light, fluffy, slippery snow. Drivers have been out in their routes scraping and salting the centers w/ up to 2" of snow by late afternoon. Drive safe. ❄🌨

[City of Elgin @ElginIL]

MESSAGE FROM #ElginIL #SNOWCOMMAND: Snow has stopped, but cleanup efforts continue. Main streets are in good condition for the morning commute. Cul-de-sacs/ alleys were cleared overnight + drivers continue pushing snow back to the curb in all routes. Drive safe and stay warm. ❄

[City of Elgin @ElginIL]

MESSAGE FROM #ElginIL #SNOWCOMMAND: Drivers are in their routes with up to 2" of snow expected. With roadway temps as cold as they are, snow will stick to surfaces quickly + it will be slippery. Drive with extra caution and exercise patience. ❄🌨❄🌨 #SnowEvent

[City of Elgin @ElginIL]

MESSAGE FROM SNOW COMMAND: Good afternoon, Elgin. Another snow event has entered the area. Drivers are in their routes with about one inch of dry, fluffy snow expected. ❄️🌨
#ElginIL #SnowCommand #SnowEvent

[City of Elgin @ElginIL]

Extreme #coldweather expected all week. 🥶
☑️ Check on friends + relatives, especially elderly
🏠 There are several warming centers + shelters in the area for those in need. More info: https://t.co/lHL0ACoZDQ.
🐕 Keep pets indoors
ℹ️ @CDCgov safety tips: https://t.co/8jA28cvrQL

[City of Elgin @ElginIL]

MESSAGE FROM SNOW COMMAND: Good morning. Elgin received just over one inch of snow, and drivers worked overnight, pushing snow back and salting. A new shift has taken over to continue cleanup efforts. ❄❄❄
#ElginIL #SnowEvent #SnowCommand

[City of Elgin @ElginIL]

MESSAGE FROM #SNOWCOMMAND: Drivers are out in their routes preparing streets for the incoming storm coming early this afternoon. About 1-3" of snow expected by 10 p.m. Keep vehicles off the streets. Drive safe and allow extra time on the afternoon commute. ❄🌨❄🌨
#ElginIL

[City of Elgin @ElginIL]

⚠ SNOW ROUTE PARKING ENFORCEMENT IS IN EFFECT ⚠ Vehicles parked in an #ElginIL designated snow route WILL BE TOWED. If parked on a snow route, remove vehicle to avoid towing. 🚫 Vehicles cannot be parked back in those areas again until 24 hours following the #snowevent 🚫

[City of Elgin @ElginIL]

MESSAGE FROM #SNOWCOMMAND: Drivers continue to push snow back to the curb in all routes and contractor working to complete cul-de-sacs and alleys. Keep vehicles off the streets. Odd/even areas will be addressed Monday morning. #ElginIL

[City of Elgin @ElginIL]

Please be patient. With this much snow, it is a long cleanup process. It will take at least four passes to get to the curb on most residential streets. Keep vehicles off the streets to assist our cleanup process. ❄🌨❄🌨
#ElginIL #SnowCommand #SnowEvent (2/2)

[City of Elgin @ElginIL]

MESSAGE FROM #SNOWCOMMAND: #ElginIL has received ~7.5" of snow. Light snow showers throughout the day are expected to bring another 1-3" before 9PM. Drivers are cutting the centers of streets to keep them passable, w/ push back toward the curb to begin later this afternoon. (1/2)