Dear Community Leaders and Members of Anne Arundel County,

As we face a snowstorm, we hope this special edition of the newsletter will be helpful to you. Below are resources on snow plowing, curbside collection, and submitting service requests. Please take the time to review these resources and forward them to anyone in your personal network who may find this information helpful. 

Anne Arundel County is responsible for treating and plowing over 6,700 County-maintained roads. When it snows, up to 350 employees and 75 pieces of snow-fighting equipment spring into action. In addition, over 200 pieces of additional contractor equipment can be mobilized as necessary. These resources are deployed according to our Travel Guide, which differentiates among the various road classifications.

To allow county plows adequate time to service areas, we ask that you allow at least 16 hours after the conclusion of the snowstorm before submitting a snow removal request. Likewise, there may be delays in curbside trash, recycling, and yard waste collection, and we appreciate your patience as crews work to catch up on collections after the storm has concluded. Please leave your materials at the curb until collections can be completed. Trash and recycling collections will be the priority, and yard waste will be collected as resources allow. Streets must be safe to travel for collections to occur. Please remove snow and ice from and around your containers and place them where collections can be easily made.

As a reminder, the county focuses on clearing roads to ensure safe travel, while snow and ice removal from sidewalks is the responsibility of property owners. To help everyone get back to school, work, and play safely, we encourage neighbors to lend a hand where needed. Bill No. 76-25 went into effect on Jan 19, 2026, modifying the requirements and penalties for property owners who fail to remove snow and ice from their sidewalks. Failure to remove snow and ice from sidewalks is a civil offense and subject to fines. Enforcement of the law is complaint-driven, not based on proactive inspections performed by County staff. Complaints about snow and ice removal on sidewalks can be submitted online via See-Click-Fix (select the snow removal - sidewalks option) or by calling 3-1-1. Concerns can also be made by calling 410-222-7788 or via email to licensemailbox@aacounty.org. For more information, visit the Snow and Ice Removal web page.

For storm updates, please visit the Office of Emergency Management's website.

As always, CECS is here to assist you with any issues that the resources below cannot resolve.

Stay safe and warm!



Vincent Moulden

Office of the County Executive

Director, CECS

Our next priority will be ensuring residential roads are passable. Passable means that although the road may be snow-covered or snow-packed, at least one travel lane will be accessible with a front-wheel drive car, as shown below. All-weather tires are a must. If our snowplow driver determines that your street meets our definition of passable, no further service will be provided. For more information regarding our service levels during inclement weather, please view our Travel Guide.

Bare Pavement ✅

Passable ✅

Passable ✅

This website allows you to determine who is responsible for servicing your road: the county, the City of Annapolis, or the state. Privately owned roads are the responsibility of the owner/HOA.

To request service on a state road, click here.

To request service on a road serviced by the City of Annapolis, click here.

Use this tool to determine what level of snow plow service is assigned to your address. After checking your snow level of service, you will have an opportunity to submit a request if we have not met the Level of Service for your street in the time period specified. 

Use this tracker to determine where plows are in the county and when they will be reaching your neighborhood.

You can report a concern by calling 311 or by visiting this website for your snow removal, and trash, recycling, or yard waste to be collected, among other common service requests.

Storm conditions could cause outages by knocking down tree limbs onto power lines and other electric delivery equipment. BGE asks all customers to report their outage in any of the following ways:

• Online, at BGE.com
• BGE's free mobile app, available at the Apple Store or Google Play
• Text message, to 69243
• Phone, by calling 877-778-2222

As we head into the weekend, our Office of Emergency Management is encouraging residents to take a few simple steps now to stay safe and avoid preventable issues if temperatures drop or winter weather impacts travel and power. A little preparation can go a long way for your home, your family, and your neighbors.

Here are OEM’s recommended winter weather readiness tips:

1. Protect Your Home and Infrastructure

Ensure heating systems are functioning properly and set thermostats to maintain consistent indoor temperatures. Insulate exposed pipes and seal drafts around windows and doors to prevent heat loss and frozen plumbing. Clear gutters and downspouts to reduce ice buildup and potential water damage.

2. Prepare for Power Outages

Assemble essential outage supplies, including flashlights, batteries, and fully charged portable power banks. Identify safe alternative heating methods and understand carbon monoxide risks. Know how to safely shut off utilities if needed during an emergency.

3. Maintain Essential Supplies

Stock at least a three-day supply of food, water, medications, and medical necessities. Ensure adequate warm clothing, blankets, and hygiene items are readily available. Include supplies for pets and any special dietary or medical needs within the household.

4. Ensure Vehicle and Travel Readiness

Avoid unnecessary travel during winter storm conditions. Prepare vehicles by checking tires, antifreeze, and windshield washer fluid. Keep fuel tanks adequately filled and carry an emergency kit with blankets, food, water, and basic tools in case of travel delays.

5. Prioritize Personal and Community Safety

Dress appropriately for cold exposure, using layered clothing to reduce frostbite risk. Use heating devices safely and never operate generators or grills indoors. Monitor weather updates and check on vulnerable individuals, including elderly neighbors and those with access or medical needs.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Anne Arundel County Government is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Each county sponsored event includes information about how to request an ADA Accommodation. This E-Blast is available in an alternate format upon request.