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BOSTON - Wednesday,
February 8, 2017 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced preparations for
tomorrow's winter storm, Niko, which is anticipated to bring eight to 14
inches of snow to Boston.
The National Weather
Service has issued a weather storm warning, in effect from 6 am to 8 pm
Thursday. Temps will be bitterly cold, falling to 17˚ by 5 p.m., low of 9˚
later at night. High wind gusts could reach up to 40 mph in the afternoon.
There will be a windchill of -7˚.
Mayor Walsh has
declared a snow emergency, beginning at 10 a.m. on Thursday, February 9th.
Residents can park in designated discounted garages two hours before the
snow emergency takes effect. A full list of garages is available at boston.gov.
The Boston Public
Works Department (PWD) will have 600 pieces of equipment on the roads. PWD
will start pretreating roads early morning before snow starts. Street cleanup
crews will remove flex posts on Mass Ave. to maintain bike lanes during snow
removal.
"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. I encourage everyone to sign up for emergency notifications
through AlertBoston and utilize our 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.
- 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 snow piles 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
All Boston Public
Libraries and Boston Centers for Youth & Families Community 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.
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 updates.
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