Frequently Asked Questions

The County will furnish a new conventional mailbox and/or 4 x 4 wood post to replace those that were broken by County snow removal equipment. The county will not provide the labor necessary to put them up. The County will not replace mailboxes damaged or knocked down by the force of snow thrown from the plow.

Crews will not conduct snow removal efforts outside of normal operating hours unless a situation is deemed an emergency, where a serious injury has occurred, or where extensive loss of property is imminent.

Should you find yourself in an emergency, you should dial 911, not the Sac County Roads Department. If Fire/EMS need assistance getting to your location, dispatch will reach out to the County Engineer for coordination.

The truck-mounted snowplows and spreaders will not normally be in operation between the hours of 5:00 pm - 6:00 am. The trucks may be called off the road if snow and blowing conditions reduce visibility to hazardous working conditions, in the professional judgment of the Engineer or his/her delegated representative.

The initial effort will be to get all routes open to two-lane traffic as soon as possible and or practicable. Paved roads will take precedence over gravel roads. 

When required, due to drifting snow, motor graders may be used to keep the paved roads open, and the opening of gravel roads may be delayed.

Snow may not be removed from roads designated as Level B or C.

Restoring access on gravel roads is a slow process because motor graders are not built for speed, and a typical route covers approximately 60 center lane miles, or approximately 120 lane miles. After a severe storm, it may not be possible to cover the entire area until the second or third day. Homeowners are encouraged to plan accordingly for the winter season.