MAYOR WALSH ANNOUNCES UPDATED PREPARATIONS FOR WINTER STORM |
Urges residents to take caution, abide by snow regulations
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BOSTON - Saturday, January 19, 2019 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced updated preparations for this weekend's winter storm. Snow will begin at 9 p.m. Saturday, with heaviest snow falling from midnight to 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, with precipitation on Sunday accumulating at the rate of one to two inches per hour. The storm has the potential to bring six inches of snow to Boston, with the potential for low temperatures and freezing rain.
All residents and businesses are encouraged to shovel and salt their sidewalks immediately Sunday morning, to ensure the precipitation does not freeze to sidewalks and driveways. Residents are reminded not to throw snow onto the street, and to shovel out catch basins and fire hydrants. There isno parking ban or snow emergency in effect.
The Public Works Department currently has 42,000 tons of salt on hand. During the storm, 600 pieces of equipment will be on hand to deal with the ice and snow. Boston Public Works have also been pre-treating Boston streets with salt to prepare for the winter storm.
"We are encouraging residents to use caution when traveling, assist older neighbors and those who are disabled, and keep up with the shoveling of their property throughout the storm this weekend," said Mayor Walsh. "The City of Boston and our Public Works are prepared for all storms that come Boston's way, and we ask that residents and businesses do their part, including shoveling their sidewalks and walkways, to ensure safety for all. Please remember to abide by the snow rules, stay off the roads and be safe."
Residents are encouraged to sign up for emergency notifications through AlertBoston and utilize Boston's 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
Safety Tips
Public Libraries & Community Centers
Boston Public Libraries and Boston Centers for Youth & Families' community centers will be open normal business hours. Please check their scheduleshere.
Helping the Homeless
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 visit boston.gov/snow for the latest updates.
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