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Dust Control
How do I apply for dust control?
Residents are instructed to contact one of the four approved dust control vendors directly. Questions regarding dust control and the material used should be directed to the vendor. Jackson County will not guarantee the effectiveness of the dust control and any complaints regarding the quality of the product should be addressed to the vendor that has been selected.
2024 Dust Control Policy and Application
Approved Vendors
- Binns & Stevens | Oskaloosa
- Calcium Chloride
- 800-451-1744
- Farrell's, Inc. | Preston
- Calcium Chloride
- 877-657-4277
- Three Rivers FS | Manchester
- Lignin Sulfonate, Mag. Chloride
- 563-876-3394
Why is my dust control getting bladed?
Generally, we try to leave dust control areas alone between the first application and October 1. However, there are times that we deem it necessary to maintain the road through your dust control in order to keep a smooth and safe road surface. This is especially true when there is heavy rain and we are experiencing washouts.
Snow Removal
How do you decide if crews will conduct snow removal outside of normal hours of operation?
In the implantation of snow and ice removal and other maintenance of Jackson County's secondary road system during the winter months, the County Engineer shall select the actual sequence of roads to be cleared, as provided for in this Section of this Policy, and shall determine when driving snow, wind velocity, and additional snow or snowstorms require that the snow removal equipment be removed from the roadway, or that additional clearance of paved routes be accomplished prior to the clearance of granular surfaced roads. The County Engineer's or their designee's professional judgment shall prevail unless it is clearly erroneous. (Jackson County Snow Ordinance, Section 3)
Do you salt and sand gravel roads?
No, salt and sand are only applied to hard-surfaced roads due to the damage they can cause to rock roads. Gravel roads that become slick are maintained with a motor grader to provide better traction.
What are the hours of operation for snow removal?
Snow removal deemed necessary to take place outside of normal working hours will be done no earlier than 4:30 a.m. and no later than 5:30 p.m. However, Jackson County will respond to all “Emergency” situations deemed such by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and/or a physician.
When will my road be plowed?
Jackson County services Paved roads in its primary efforts and Unpaved (Gravel) roads secondarily. Both parts of the roadway system are done in the most efficient and effective way possible. This may mean that each snow removal event may start and stop in the same location as the previous snow events.
Why does it take so long to clear gravel roads?
Restoring access on gravel roads is a slow process because motor graders are not built for speed, and a typical route covers approximately 60 center lane miles, or approximately 120 lane miles. After a severe storm, it may not be possible to cover the entire area until the second or third day. Homeowners are encouraged to plan accordingly for the winter season.
The post office will not deliver my mail because of the snow in front of my mailbox. Will the County be out to remove this snow?
No. Property owners are responsible for maintaining access to mailboxes.
Does the County repair damaged mailboxes caused by snow removal?
Your mailbox and post should be able to withstand potential discharge from snowplows. Please take time in the fall of the year to evaluate your mailbox’s integrity. Mailboxes must meet the standards of the United States Postal Service. Inferior posts and mounts will not be repaired. Mailboxes that have been physically touched by County machinery or maliciously damaged mailboxes will be repaired by County personnel in a timely manner.
