BOSTON - Sunday,
February 12, 2017 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced preparations for
tomorrow's winter storm, which is anticipated to bring nine to 13 inches of
snow to Boston. Snow will be heavy, and tomorrow will bring poor visibility
and winds up to 50 miles per hour. Boston's Emergency Operations Center is running and will be
monitoring the storm.
The National Weather
Service has issued a weather storm warning, in effect from 7 a.m. this
morning until 7 p.m. on Monday, February 13. Boston Public Schools will be
closed on Monday. Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF)
stand-alone community centers will be open, with school-based sites closed.
Libraries will be open. City Hall will be open, but will have limited
staffing.
The City of Boston is
putting into effect a Snow Emergency and Parking Ban at 8 p.m. tonight. In
Chinatown the parking ban will begin at 11 p.m., due to a previously
scheduled New Year's Eve celebration. Discounted parking will be available
in City garages. Locations and pricing are at Boston.gov/snow. Trash
and recycling collection will begin 6 a.m. for Monday pickups. Residents
are encouraged to stay off the roads, and take public transportation if
needed.
In the past two
days, Boston Public Works restocked about 10,000 tons of salt. At 9 a.m.,
the City had 100 pieces of equipment pre-treating roads. At 2 p.m., there
were 200 pieces out salting and plowing. At 4 p.m., there were 500 pieces
out. By 7 p.m., the City will have over 650.
"We are
encouraging residents to use caution when traveling, assist the elderly and
disabled and keep up with the shoveling of their property throughout the
storm tomorrow," said Mayor Walsh. "The City offers a number of
resources geared towards keeping residents safe and aware of current
conditions. During the last storm, compliance with snow rules made
Thursday's blizzard easier to clean. Please remember to abide by the snow
emergency rules, stay off the roads and be safe."
Residents are
encouraged to sign up for emergency notifications through AlertBoston and
utilize the 311 call center for
non-emergency related issues. To find out more information about resources
and services available to residents, please visit boston.gov/snow.
Rules on Clearing
Snow
- Property owners must clear snow, sleet and ice from
sidewalks and curb ramps abutting the property within three hours
after the snowfall ends or three hours after sunrise if it snows
overnight. Failure to comply will result in a fine issued by Boston
Public Works Code Enforcement.
- Removal of snow, ice from a private property to the
street or sidewalk is prohibited and will result in a fine issued by
Boston Public Works Code Enforcement.
- Do not throw snow onto the street.
- Please look here for
information about fines associated with improper removal of snow.
Safety Tips
- Shoveling snow requires significant exertion,
please be cautious and pay attention to symptoms. Stop if you feel
chest pain, shortness of breath, lightheaded, nauseous/vomiting. Call
911 if those symptoms do not resolve quickly when you stop exertion.
- Snow piles can make navigating intersections
dangerous for walkers and drivers, please take extra care when turning
corners with snowpiles that might limit visibility.
- Pedestrians should use caution as visibility will
be diminished due to blowing and drifting of the snow caused by high
winds.
- Carbon Monoxide poisoning is a concern during
winter weather, especially with the use of generators. Residents
should be sure to use their home heating systems wisely and safety,
and have a working carbon monoxide detector on each floor of your
home. Call 911 immediately if you suspect carbon monoxide poisoning.
- Sitting in a car while idling can be deadly if the
tailpipe is blocked. Do not let children sit in an idling car while
shoveling. Clear any household exhaust pipes of snow. For example, gas
exhaust from heating system or dryer.
- Remember to keep catch basins and fire hydrants
clear.
- Please check on neighbors, especially the elderly
and disabled.
- Have a contractor check the roof to see if snow
needs to be removed. If roof snow can be removed from the ground with
the use of a snow-rake, do so with caution. Avoid working from ladders
and be mindful of slippery surfaces.
Public Libraries
& Community Centers
- Boston Public Libraries will be closed.
- Boston Centers for Youth & Families Community
stand-alone centers will be open during normal business hours. Please
check their schedules here.
Helping the Homeless
- If you see homeless individuals out in the
cold who appear immobile, disoriented or underdressed for the cold,
please call 911.
- The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC)
coordinates a city-wide network of emergency shelters, outreach
providers, city agencies and first responders to assist those in need
of shelter.
- Emergency shelters are open 24 hours and will
accept any person in need. Men can access shelters through 112
Southampton Street, and women should go to the Woods-Mullen Shelter at
794 Massachusetts Ave. BPHC and the City are working closely with
shelter providers to ensure that no client is without shelter, food,
resources, and a warm respite from the cold.
- Emergency shelters are open 24 hours and will
accept any person in need.
- During extreme cold weather, street outreach teams
operate with extended hours and provide mobile outreach vans on the
streets in the evening and throughout the day. Find more information here.
Residents are
encouraged to sign-up for AlertBoston to receive
emergency alerts and to call 311, download the BOS:311 app, or tweet
at @BOS311 with questions or concerns. Follow @CityofBoston and boston.gov/snow for the
latest update
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