Your Question, Your Answer: What happens if a city snow plow takes down your mailbox?

Cedar Rapids — Some Eastern Iowa residents posted online Thursday, complaining about snow plows damaging their property, mainly downed mailboxes.

It's sparking questions about who is liable for that damage as crews continue clear the roads from all the snow Thursday.

According to the City of Cedar Rapids' website, if a plow damages your mailbox you can get a reimbursement up to a maximum of $75.

Homeowners have to complete a claim form and provide a copy of the purchase receipt for replacement material, and submit it to the city's risk department.

You have three options to submit your claim form and receipt:

• By email: j.lynch@cedar-rapids.org
• By mail: to the City of Cedar Rapids, Attention: Jackie Lynch, 500 15th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404
• Or by dropping off at City Services Center

You can learn more about the city's snow and ice control policies by clicking here.