By BECKY KISER
Hays Post

In addition to removing snow, Hays city crews are picking up some tree limbs that have fallen onto public property today.

“A few limbs have come down into streets, over sidewalks and in some alleyways,” said Jeff Boyle, Director of Parks. “We have a couple guys out getting the tree limbs removed and the rest of us are clearing sidewalks.”

Boyle took a quick break shortly before 11 a.m. to fill his truck with gas, and then was back at work as the north wind began to blow and gust.

“Doing the best we can under these conditions,” he said.

The conditions include a “very wet snow that’s sticking to the trees pretty good,” Boyle explained, “and that covers all the surface area of the limbs, which get heavier. If the limb is weak, it breaks off.”

Boyle said employees from Public Works are trying to keep the roads clear, and the entire Parks Department crew is out picking up limbs from sidewalks, streets and alleyways.

“If we get the need, we’ll call in the Utilities Department and whoever else we need to,” Boyle added.