Snow Removal Information

It is the Grounds Departments' responsibility to provide access while on campus in the safest, most efficient and environmentally responsible manner possible. Grounds supervisors monitor weather conditions during normal working hours (7:00 AM – 4:30 PM). The UK Police Department monitors weather conditions from 5:00 PM – 6:00 AM 7 days a week and report potential weather problems to the Facilities Delta Room. The Grounds Department uses this information, as well as weather forecasts to schedule appropriate staffing starting times in order to keep campus safe.

Grounds employees are assigned to specific areas at the start of weather events. In the event of severe weather, snow removal areas will be prioritized and staffed in the following order:

1. Hospital areas
2. Primary pedestrian routes, roads and parking lots
3. Minimal use walks, roads and parking lots
4. Fire hydrants, storm drains and secondary access will be cleared the days following a storm
5. Athletic fields will be cleared only as resources are available

Building entrances, adjacent steps and walks from buildings to main walks are cleared and maintained by Building Operators and Custodial staff assigned to that building during normal working hours. Other units from the University assist in keeping areas immediately surrounding assigned buildings or other working areas safe and clear.