The City of Alexandria encourages residents to work together to help clear snow and ice from sidewalks and fire hydrants following last weekend’s storm.  

Enforcement of sidewalk-clearing requirements is temporarily suspended due to the weather conditions. However, clearing sidewalks remains a critical part of our recovery. 

Steady progress is being made across our community, even though conditions mean it is happening more slowly than we all would like. Clear sidewalks help keep everyone safe, especially schoolchildren, seniors, and neighbors with mobility challenges. If you are able, please help clear sidewalks near your property and assist your neighbors. 

Residents who need help, and those who can volunteer, are encouraged to participate in the Snow Buddy Program. This program connects volunteers with low-income seniors, homebound or disabled residents, and others who are unable to clear snow on their own, and neighbors who cannot afford this service or don't have someone to assist them.  

Thank you for your patience, your efforts, and for continuing to look out for one another across our community.