December 2, 2011 – The City of Omaha unveiled its’ first-ever “Snow-App” for iPhones and Android smart phones at a press conference this morning at the Jesse Lowe Conference Center.
The simple, user-friendly “app” will advise users when a snow-emergency is in effect, notify them of proper parking procedures during a snow emergency, and keep Omaha citizens up to date on road conditions during and after a storm.
“The app is aimed at people who are on the go,” said Heather Tippey Pierce, General Services Manager of the City’s Public Works Department. “It is an additional tool designed to provide citizens with the most up-to-date information regarding road conditions and current parking regulations. We will continue to inform citizens of snow emergencies through the traditional channels, but we want to make this information as accessible as possible.”
The App may be downloaded for free at the Android Market. The iPhone version will be available in a few days.
“I’m always looking for ways to make government more accessible to the people,” said Mayor Jim Suttle. “We had great cooperation from Omaha residents last winter, and I hope that this app will make it easier for citizens to comply with snow emergency policies, allowing for quicker removal times.”
