BOSTON (WHDH) - Mayor Michelle Wu on Sunday declared a snow emergency ahead of the forecasted winter storm.
The snow emergency and parking ban will take effect starting at 2 p.m. Once the snow emergency goes into effect, vehicles parked on major roads and main arteries will be towed. The City is urging residents to abide by snow regulations and encouraging all drivers to use caution if traveling.
Residents are also encouraged to sign up for emergency notifications through AlertBoston and to call 311 for non-emergency related issues. For any emergency, residents should call 911.
All Boston Public Schools and central offices will be closed Monday. All BPS extracurricular activities, sports, and programs on Sunday night and Monday will also be canceled. Additionally, Boston City Hall and other municipal buildings, including Boston Public Library branches and Boston Centers for Youth & Families, will be closed.
During the duration of the snow emergency, parking is prohibited in Boston Public Library and Boston Public Schools parking lots. Vehicles may be towed if they are parked in parking lots during the snow emergency.
”Preparations for snow are already underway across every neighborhood, and our City teams will be out around the clock through the nor’easter and the cleanup afterwards,” Wu said in a statement. “We ask everyone to plan ahead, stay safe and warm, and stay off the roads to help our public works and public safety efforts. If you see anyone outside during the storm who needs assistance, please call 911. We thank everyone in advance for their patience as we institute this parking ban to get roadways cleared as effectively as possible, and for your partnership to shovel out the sidewalks and crosswalks in front of your property after this significant snowfall so everyone can be safe.”
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