Winter weather has arrived and Richmond's Snow Angel program is back for the fifth year, ready to lend a hand to those in need.
Heavy winter snowfall can cause challenges for some residents such as elderly citizens and persons with health or mobility challenges. Richmond's Snow Angels offer voluntary assistance with snow removal from sidewalks, walkways or driveways.
Residents in need are encouraged to contact a Snow Angel coordinator in advance of a forecasted winter storm (five or more centimetres of snow).
They can call city hall at 604-276-4000, the city's community services department at 604-244-1208 or their local community centre.
A full contact list of Snow Angel coordinators is available at www.richmond. ca/winter.
The Snow Angel program is dependent on resources, severity of the storm, the number of volunteers available and the priority needs of callers.
And although assistance is not guaranteed, the participating organizations will make every effort to help all qualified callers.
For more information on snow removal service providers, volunteering as a Snow Angel and other winter preparedness information, visit www.richmond.ca/winter.
