Snow Emergency
Due to the winter storm forecast for the area, Mayor Owens has declared a Snow Emergency for the City of Vermilion beginning at 6:00 a.m. on Sunday.
The Snow Emergency prohibits the parking of any vehicle upon any or all of the City streets, notwithstanding any conflicting ordinances regulating off-street parking. During such emergency, no person shall park or cause or permit to be parked or abandon or leave unattended any vehicle of any kind upon such public streets.
Road Salt Supplies
Ongoing regional supply issues have resulted in limited road salt availability for Vermilion and surrounding communities.
To ensure adequate salt supplies remain available throughout the winter season, the city is conserving salt and carefully managing its use. During winter weather events, streets will continue to be plowed; however, salt application will be more limited and prioritized for main roadways, intersections, hills, curves, and other high-traffic or safety-sensitive areas.
Don't Crowd the Plow
 With a team of 5 snowplow drivers and 190 streets spanning approximately 80 miles to plow, the City of Vermilion Road Crews respond with every resource available. Many times, working 12-hour shifts, snow and ice removal and street treatment are their top priority.
There is a method to where and when they plow specific areas. The plow team's first priority is to plow arterial roads. Arterial roads are main roads that bring traffic in and out of Vermilion. Once they have the arterial roads passable, they move on to residential areas. They will get residential areas passable and move back to completely clear the arterial roads and then back to completely clear the residential areas. So, if you see them in your neighborhood and the area isn't completely clear, know they will be back.
Winter Road Conditions
Travel Advisory
When a winter road condition advisory is issued, it is issued by the county. With Vermilion being split by Erie and Lorain Counties it is best to heed caution, and evaluate your area based on the worst alert given for Vermilion. If you would like to receive up-to-date information as the county releases the alert, please use the links below:
Erie County
To sign up for Erie County Emergency Alerts visit: Erie County Alert Registration
Lorain County
To sign up for Lorain County Emergency Alerts visit: Lorain County Alert Registration
State of Ohio
ODOT also has real time traffic updates and a cellular app that gives drivers traffic updates, personalized route notifications, and you can view live traffic cameras on State Routes as well as get accurate delay times. For more ODOT information Visit: ODOT LIVE TRAFFIC
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Power Outages
When there is a power outage it is handled by Ohio Edison/First Energy. They have several different ways to report and check on outages.
To report a power outage online visit:
Report an Outage With Ohio Edison
To report a power outage by phone:
1-888-544-4877 (1-800-LIGHTSS)
To check outages already reported in your area visit:
Outage Map - Enter Address
Outside of Normal
Business Hours
If you have a water main break after 4:30 or any time City Hall is closed, please call 440-204-2450. This number will put you in contact with the Water Plant Operator.
The Street Department does not have someone that remains in the office. You can reach the Service Director during normal business hours or leave a message after hours at 440-204-2402.
Should you need assistance outside of normal business hours and it is an emergency please call 911. If you have a non-emergency situation that may be a potential hazard you can call the non-emergency police dispatch number at 440-967-6116.
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