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Introduction
If you own commercial property, you know how crucial it is to keep it clear and safe during the winter months. In colder climates, frost, hail, sleet, and snow can create hazardous conditions for employees and visitors alike, potentially resulting in dangerous slips or falls, and even significant lawsuits. The Snow Salting Service is a simple but highly effective solution to these problems. It not only enhances the safety of your property but also provides peace of mind. This comprehensive guide will take you through the ins and outs of this valuable service.
What is a Snow Salting Service?
Snow Salting Service is a cost-effective and efficient method employed to melt snow and ice from specific areas of properties. It primarily uses rock salt as a de-icer to combat frosty weather conditions. Such service is not limited to but mainly includes commercial parking lot salting, business driveway salting, access sidewalk salting, ice melt application services, walkway salting services, and parking lot salting services. By ensuring your commercial property is properly salted during snowfall, you not only create a safe environment but also shield yourself from potential liabilities.
Process of Snow Salting Service
Effective snow salting service begins before the snowfall starts. A professional team predicts the forthcoming weather and schedules the necessary services. The next step involves spreading rock salt across the property using professional-grade equipment. High traffic areas such as commercial parking lots, business driveways, and access sidewalks require particular attention due to the increased potential risk in these areas.
Finally, business owners need to understand when to reapply salt. As a rule of thumb, the salt should be reapplied when it is no longer visible, or if a new layer of snow or ice begins to form.
Benefits of Investing in a Professional Snow Salting Services
Engaging the services of a professional team for snow salting ensures smooth operations of your commercial property. Experienced service providers use specialized equipment to provide a consistent and even spread of salt across your property. Consistency is key in ensuring that all areas, including all walkways and parking lots, are safe for use.
Effective snow salting reduces the chances of people slipping and falling on the property significantly. Furthermore, by demonstrating that you have taken proactive steps to ensure the safety of your property by investing in services like commercial parking lot salting or business driveway salting, you’re less likely to face potential lawsuits from injuries caused by snowy or icy conditions.
Professional snow salting services can be particularly crucial for businesses that need to maintain regular access and operations during the winter, such as retail businesses and office buildings. Businesses stand to lose significant economic value if access routes, sidewalks, parking lots, or paths are blocked by snow.
How to Choose the Right Snow Salting Service
When looking to hire a snow salting service, one should consider a few points. Entities should engage a company with a proven track record that is fully insured and licensed. It is also essential to have a service level agreement to prevent miscommunication or misunderstanding.
Providers like ice melt application services should be up-to-date with the use of technological innovations such as weather forecasting to anticipate services needed. Furthermore, the company should be reliable, with around-the-clock availability and emergency services when the weather takes an unexpected turn.
Conclusion
In a world where weather conditions are becoming less predictable, snow salting services can offer peace of mind by keeping your commercial property safe and navigable, protecting your investment and those who make use of your facilities. Ensuring your property is cared for in the advent of a snowstorm can safe-keep your operations from interruptions and prevent accidents, thereby protecting you from the possibility of costly litigation.
If you own a commercial property and you’re experiencing regular snowfall, our Snow Salting Service is here to help. We offer a wide range of services to fit your individual property needs. From walkway salting services to parking lot salting services, we can handle it all. Don’t gamble with the weather, protect your property and safeguard your peace of mind today.
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About Sterling Heights, Michigan
History
As a result of the War of 1812 and the 1817 Treaty of Fort Meigs, the area of the Michigan Territory which now makes up Sterling Heights was first surveyed by Deputy Surveyor Joseph Wampler; his survey was approved on February 20, 1818. Wampler had been one of two deputy surveyors of Perrysburg, Ohio, in 1816.
Originally created as part of Shelby Township in April 1827, it was broken off as Jefferson Township in March 1835. In March 1838, it was renamed Sterling Township.
Until the 1950s, Sterling Township was an agricultural area, largely devoted to growing rhubarb and other crops sold in Detroit. Road improvements led to decreased commute times and lower costs for the delivery of goods and services to and from businesses. The population increased when suburban homes were built for the workers in metropolitan Detroit’s booming automobile industry. When Sterling Township was incorporated as a city in 1968, “Heights” was added to the name to satisfy a state law that prevents incorporated municipalities from having the same name, as there was already a small village named Sterling in Arenac County.
Gerald Donovan became the first mayor of the city and F. James Dunlop became the first mayor pro-tempore. In the 1960s and 1970s, many residents came to live in Sterling Heights to work in automobile plants operated by Chrysler and Ford. Lakeside Mall opened in Sterling Heights in 1976.
The city is home to many groups of immigrants. It has received many people of eastern European origins, including ethnic Albanians, Bosnians, Croatians, Macedonians, Montenegrins, Poles, Serbians and Slovenians. After the 2003 U.S.-Iraqi War, millions of Iraqi citizens were displaced, particularly Iraqi Christians (Chaldean Catholics and Assyrians). Of these, 30,000-50,000 resettled in Sterling Heights, giving parts of the city the nickname “Little Nineveh”, especially around 15 Mile Road and Ryan.
Geography
Sterling Heights is a second-ring suburb, 14 to 20 miles (23 to 32 km) north of downtown Detroit. The city’s southern border is 6 miles (10 km) from Detroit’s northern border. The shape of the city is six miles long and miles wide. It is bordered to the south by the city of Warren, at its southwest corner by Madison Heights, to the west by Troy, to the north by Utica and Shelby Township, at its northeast corner by Macomb Township, to the east by Clinton Township, and to the southeast by Fraser.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Sterling Heights has a total area of 36.72 square miles (95.10 km), of which 36.45 square miles (94.41 km2) are land and 0.27 square miles (0.70 km), or 0.74%, are water. The Clinton River crosses the northeast part of the city, flowing east to Lake St. Clair east of Mount Clemens.
Climate
Sterling Heights features a humid continental climate (Köppen: Dfa). Summers are somewhat hot with temperatures exceeding 90 °F (32 °C) on average 8.6 days. Winters are cold, with temperatures not rising above freezing on 39.1 days annually, while dropping to or below 0 °F (−18 °C) on average 1.2 days a year.
Neighboring cities/towns
Main highways
Sterling Heights sits on two main thoroughfares:
State highways
M-53 commonly called Van Dyke Avenue or the Van Dyke Freeway (they split in the city, however, and rejoin to its north), which leads north into The Thumb of Michigan.
M-59, commonly called Hall Road once the freeway ends—which is the east–west connector from just north of Mount Clemens, through Utica as a surface road, and then becomes a limited access freeway to Pontiac, being the main northern connector between Macomb County and Oakland County. In Sterling Heights, large areas are devoted to retail and commercial development (e.g., Lakeside Mall).
Other main roads
- Mound Road is an important north–south artery that runs continuously through the city. Overall, the road starts south in Hamtramck and runs up to 32 Mile Road in Romeo. The road ends briefly at River Bends Park in Shelby Township (becoming Auburn Road), and continues just north of 22 Mile Road.
- East-west travel is mainly on the “mile roads,” beginning at 14 Mile Road through 20 Mile Road (M-59). 16 Mile Road, also known as Metro Parkway, is another major “mile road”. See Roads and freeways in metropolitan Detroit.
- Utica Road is an important diagonal connector that crisscrosses the city from southeast to northwest, going through the intersection of Dodge Park Road (across from the Sterling Heights city hall) via the first roundabout in Macomb County.
- Dequindre Road is the border between the city of Sterling Heights and the city of Troy. It is also the border between the counties of Macomb and Oakland.
- Hayes Road is the divider between Clinton Township (Between Utica Road and South of M59) and Fraser (Between Masonic and Moravian).
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 3,648 | — | |
| 1950 | 6,509 | 78.4% | |
| 1960 | 14,622 | 124.6% | |
| 1970 | 61,365 | 319.7% | |
| 1980 | 108,999 | 77.6% | |
| 1990 | 117,810 | 8.1% | |
| 2000 | 124,471 | 5.7% | |
| 2010 | 129,699 | 4.2% | |
| 2020 | 134,346 | 3.6% | |
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2020 census
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 111,743 | 108,750 | 106,149 | 89.77% | 83.85% | 79.01% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 1,602 | 6,638 | 8,709 | 1.29% | 5.12% | 6.48% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 239 | 246 | 200 | 0.19% | 0.19% | 0.15% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 6,100 | 8,713 | 10,935 | 4.90% | 6.72% | 8.14% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 35 | 16 | 13 | 0.03% | 0.01% | 0.01% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 122 | 158 | 337 | 0.10% | 0.12% | 0.25% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 2,965 | 2,655 | 4,728 | 2.38% | 2.05% | 3.52% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1,665 | 2,523 | 3,275 | 1.34% | 1.95% | 2.44% |
| Total | 124,471 | 129,699 | 134,346 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 129,699 people, 49,451 households, and 34,515 families living in the city. The population density was 3,552.4 inhabitants per square mile (1,371.6/km2). There were 52,190 housing units at an average density of 1,429.5 per square mile (551.9/km). The racial makeup of the city was 85.1% White, 5.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 6.7% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races; 1.9% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race were.
There were 49,451 households, of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.0% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.2% were non-families. 26.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.20.
The median age in the city was 40.4 years. 21.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.8% were from 25 to 44; 28.6% were from 45 to 64; and 15.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.
2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 124,471 people, 46,319 households, and 33,395 families living in the city. The population density was 3,397.0 inhabitants per square mile (1,311.6/km2). There were 47,547 housing units at an average density of 1,297.6 per square mile (501.0/km). The racial makeup of the city was 90.70% White, 1.30% African American, 0.21% Native American, 4.92% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.34% from other races, and 2.50% from two or more races; 1.34% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Ancestries: Polish (19.0%), German (14.4%), Italian (12.5%), Macedonian (5.7%), English (5%), Chaldo-Assyrians (20.7%), American/US (4%) ,and Irish (4%).
In 2000, there were more people in Sterling Heights born in Iraq than any other foreign country. In that year there were 5,059 people in Sterling Heights born in Iraq. The next three largest nations of foreign birth were North Macedonia at 1,723, Italy at 1,442 and Poland at 1,427.
There were 46,319 households, out of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.4% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.9% were non-families. 24.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.21.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.1% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $60,494, and the median income for a family was $70,140. Males had a median income of $51,207 versus $31,489 for females. The per capita income for the city was $24,958. About 4.0% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.6% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Sterling Heights is served by two public school districts: Utica Community Schools, which serves the northern half of the city, and Warren Consolidated Schools, which serves the southern half of the city. Utica operates two high schools in the city, Stevenson High School and Henry Ford II High School, while Warren Consolidated only operates one in Sterling Heights High School. Additionally, Parkway Christian School, a private K-12 Christian school, is also located in the city.
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