Snow Plowing

Plowing during a snow event does not start until 3 inches of accumulation of snow or more, also the plowing teams do wait until the snow has stopped falling to start any sort of snow pushing.
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    BLACKSTONE MANAGEMENT

    Winter Weather Command Center

    Your central source for Blackstone-posted storm updates, community information, snow-removal guidance and resident resources.

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    OFFICENormal Operations

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    🗑️ Service ChangesNo service changes reported.
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    Winter Operations Knowledge Center

    Click any guide for practical storm information.

    How Snow Plowing WorksClick for practical storm information.
    Crews may make opening passes first, return to widen travel lanes, then address secondary areas and detail work. Service varies by community contract.
    Clearing Your DrivewayClick for practical storm information.
    Plows naturally create windrows at driveway entrances. Avoid placing shoveled snow back into the roadway and plan for possible repeat passes.
    Snow Parking GuideClick for practical storm information.
    Follow posted parking restrictions and move vehicles from designated snow-removal areas where required.
    Salt & Ice TreatmentClick for practical storm information.
    Deicer performance depends on pavement temperature, precipitation, traffic and the material specified for the property.
    Before the StormClick for practical storm information.
    Charge devices, locate flashlights, protect vulnerable plumbing, review parking instructions and identify your electric utility.
    Prevent Frozen PipesClick for practical storm information.
    Maintain heat, protect vulnerable plumbing and know how to shut off your water if a pipe fails.
    Power Outage GuideClick for practical storm information.
    Charge devices, keep flashlights available and report electric outages directly to your utility provider.
    After the StormClick for practical storm information.
    Watch for refreeze, avoid pushing snow into cleared travel lanes and report missed association-maintained areas after operations are complete.
    ANTON · BLACKSTONE VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

    Winter Weather Help Desk

    Talk with Anton like you would a Blackstone employee. Anton can explain winter-weather procedures, answer practical homeowner questions, and guide you to official Blackstone information when the question is community-specific.

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    Hi! I’m Anton with Blackstone Management. How can I help you with today’s winter weather?

    ⚡ Power Outage Center

    Report electric outages directly to your utility provider.

    SMECO

    877-747-6326

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    Pepco

    877-737-2662

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    Dominion Energy VA

    866-366-4357

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    BGE

    Report / track online

    Outage Center ↗

    NOVEC

    703-335-0500

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    Delmarva Power

    Outage center online

    Outage Center ↗

    Penn Power

    1-888-544-4877

    Outage Center ↗

    Winter Weather FAQ

    Timing varies by community contract, accumulation, conditions and routing. Check Live Updates and the street lookup first.
    Plows push snow toward the roadside and can create a windrow. Crews may return to widen the road.
    Thresholds and service levels vary by community and contract.
    Operations happen in stages and temperature/refreeze affect conditions.
    Deicing varies by contract, pavement temperature and conditions.
    Responsibility varies by association, property type and location.
    Follow community parking instructions and keep snow-removal areas accessible.
    Avoid placing shoveled or blown snow into a cleared roadway.
    Document the location and damage with photos and submit a Winter Weather Issue.
    Contact the applicable county, municipality or local government for plowing, salting and maintenance.
    Report outages directly to your utility. Blackstone does not control utility restoration.
    Maintain heat, protect vulnerable plumbing and know your water shutoff.
    Charge devices, locate flashlights, review parking instructions and protect plumbing.
    If operations are active, crews may be making multiple passes. Report apparent misses after operations are complete.