DPW shares tips to stay safe during the snowy weather

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The Department of Public Works (DPW) started salting roads city wide at 5 a.m. this morning.

They are expected to salt into the night, but DPW wanted to give some tips to stay safe during the snowy weather.

• Give salt and plow trucks plenty of room on the road
• If you are parking on a city street, make sure to follow winter parking rules
• DPW recommends shoveling your sidewalks within 24 hours after snow stops falling
• Don't forget to clear ice and snow from your fire hydrant, garage and recycling cans