波士頓市、摩頓市（Malden）昨(一)晚先後發出一月二日進入風雪(storm)緊急狀況通知，呼籲市民注意安全，遵守各項與天氣有關禁令。
昆士市二日不停課，學校總監將和市長辦公室及公共工程部保持聯繫，視後續天氣狀況決定是否停課。路邊停車將實施冬日停車規定。
羅德島州克蘭斯頓市（Cranston）二日照常上課。
麻州費奇保市宣佈二日停課。停車禁令從二日下午三點起生效，直至三日晚十一點止。
波士頓市政府的通知指一月二日中午起，風雪期間禁止停車令開始生效，波士頓是公立學校一月三日停課。
最新的天氣預報指波士頓市部分地區可能降雪厚達14吋。週四晚上下雪量最大，並持續整晚。週五早上將有如同暴風雪（Blizzard)。
波士頓市長的雪隊，昨日下午會晤，討論最新的風雪資訊，因應計劃。該隊將持續關注天氣，並提供最新消息。
波市府強烈建議民眾，出門搭乘公共交通工具。
在風雪期間，波市所有主要幹道的路邊，以及張貼有風雪緊急期間不准停車區（Tow Zone No
Parking During Snow Emergency）招牌的街道，都不准停車。
在非主要幹道的街道上停車時，不得停洎在十字路口的20尺之內，或是離路邊一尺以外。
摩頓市長葛帝生（Gary Christenson）昨（一）日宣布一月二日中午，摩頓市進入風雪緊急狀況。市府將嚴格執行冬季停車規定。
要避免收到罰單，民眾必須在風雪緊急令解除前，找到非街頭的停車位置。為協助居民，摩頓市府將從明日中午起，開放七個地點，供民眾免費停車。
這七個地點分別為早期學習中心，Beebe， Forestdale, Ferryway, Linden以及Salemwood學校，市中心的 CBD 停車場（ 170 Center Street）。
摩頓市公立學校將於一月二日，一月三日停課。
摩頓市的青少年中心週四，週五關門，耆英中心從週四下午四點起關門，週五整天關門。市政府也從週四下午四點起到週五關門，
**STORM ADVISORY**
BOSTON
Snow Emergency and Parking Ban in Effect TOMORROW, Thursday, January 2 at NOON
BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLOSED FRIDAY, January 3
Extended vacation one last gift from Mayor Menino to students of Boston
Mayor Thomas M. Menino today declared a Snow Emergency and parking ban for the City of Boston will take effect TOMORROW, Thursday, January 2 at NOON. Boston Public Schools will be CLOSED FRIDAY, January 3. City business will be as usual tomorrow. Discounted parking will be available at 10 a.m. at several parking lots and garages to cars that display Boston resident parking stickers:http://www.cityofboston.gov/snow/parkingmap.asp
The latest forecasts indicate the storm is expected to result in up to 14 inches of snow in parts of the City, with heaviest snow fall beginning Thursday evening and continuing throughout the night. Blizzard-like conditions are expected Friday morning.
“What a New Year’s gift, to receive one last snowstorm as Mayor,” Mayor Menino said. “With more than a foot of snow expected in parts of the City, we are taking the necessary precautions to make sure the City is cleaned up as quickly as possible. I’m asking the public to stay off the roads throughout the duration of the storm and allow our crews to work.”
Members of the Mayor's Snow Team met this afternoon to discuss the latest storm related information and response plans for the weekend. The Snow Team will continue to monitor the forecast and provide updates throughout the weather event.
Public Works
· District Yards will open at 3 a.m. Thursday morning to begin pre-treating roads.
· Crews are prepared for the snow event, and will have more than 500 pieces of equipment active on City streets Thursday evening.
· Regularly scheduled trash collection will begin at 6 a.m. Thursday morning.
Transportation
· The City is strongly encouraging commuters to use public transportation to travel into the City tomorrow.
· During a Snow Emergency, parking is prohibited on all major arteries in Boston. These streets are posted with “Tow Zone No Parking During Snow Emergency” signs. A listing of major arteries and alternate parking can be found at http://www.cityofboston.gov/snow/parking/.
· On streets other than major arteries, parking within 20 feet of an intersection or further than one foot from the curb is prohibited, as this impedes access for both emergency vehicles and snow plows.
· During declared snow emergencies, discounted parking is available at several parking lots and garages to cars that display Boston resident parking stickers. Discounted rates take effect two hours prior to the snow emergency, and the City is asking garages to allow residents earlier access.
Cold Weather Safety Reminders
- Carbon Monoxide is an odorless and tasteless gas that results from combustion and can quickly become fatal. Residents should clear snow and debris away from mufflers before starting the car and ensure that external vents are cleared of snow. If you are using a generator, make sure it is far enough away to vent air and gases away from the home.
- Use public transportation whenever possible and avoid driving vehicles on slippery roads to keep roadways clear for plowing equipment and emergency vehicles.
- Property owners are reminded to salt and sand sidewalks, stairs and pedestrian ramps to prevent slippery surfaces.
- Residents are encouraged to shovel out hydrants and catch basins near or abutting their property to assist our public safety agencies and protect against flooding.
- Please check on elderly or vulnerable neighbors who may need help.
- Use caution when walking near buildings that may have falling snow or ice.
· Shoveling snow can pose a serious health safety risk to persons with heart disease and senior citizens. Residents should consider seeking the assistance of a family member, a helpful neighbor or hire someone to help.
The Mayor's 24-Hour Hotline will have additional staff on-hand and residents with weather-related questions or concerns, including down power lines, down trees or icy conditions, should call (617) 635-4500. The City's Shelter Commission asks that any resident who sees a potential medical emergency involving a homeless person dial 9-1-1. The City's shelters have activated emergency procedures today.
Residents are encouraged to use the City’s “Know Snow” program for access to other important storm-related information. To receive notifications, register for the city’s Alert Boston network athttp://www.cityofboston.gov/snow/. If you would like to receive updates on the storm on Twitter, follow #bosnow, @NotifyBoston.
MALDEN
As of tomorrow Thursday, January 2nd at 12:00 Noon, the City of Malden will be declaring a snow emergency. After the snow emergency goes into effect at 12:00 Noon tomorrow, winter parking rules will be strictly enforced until the snow emergency is lifted. To avoid getting a ticket or being towed on streets with restrictions, you must seek off-street parking until the snow emergency has been lifted.
To help our residents, the City will open up 7 locations for free parking beginning at 12:00 Noon tomorrow, Thursday January 2nd until the snow emergency is lifted. These locations are the Early Learning Center, Beebe, Forestdale, Ferryway, Linden and Salemwood Schools and downtown at the CBD Garage located at 170 Center Street. Again, vehicles can park at these locations free of charge but must be removed when the snow emergency is lifted or vehicles will be towed from these lots.
MALDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS:
Canceled both Thursday 1/2 and Friday 1/3.
CITY BUILDINGS:
Teen Center - Closed Thursday and Friday
Senior Center- Closed as of 4pm Thursday and Friday all day
City Hall- Closed as of 4pm Thursday and Friday all day
Library- Closed as of 4pm Thursday and Friday all day
CITY SERVICES:
Thursday trash/recycling collection will be taking place but don't forget, this is actually Wednesday's collection with the New Year's Day holiday. Stay tuned www.cityofmalden.org for more information about Friday's collection.
QUINCY
Here is the latest info on our first storm of 2014. As noted in this story and for those asking, as of right now, Quincy Public Schools are scheduled to be open tomorrow. The Superintendent is in constant consultation with my office and the DPW, and everyone will be notified immediately if anything changes.
Winter Weather Advisory
The latest forecast calls for light snow to begin overnight and continue through the day on Thursday, January 2, with the worst of the anticipated storm expected later Thursday into Friday morning. With this forecast in mind, here is the latest info:
- Winter parking rules are to be implemented tomorrow afternoon/evening following the commute. The exact time will be issued on Thursday morning.
- As of Wednesday evening, Quincy Public Schools are open on Thursday. The School Superintendent is monitoring the situation with Mayor Koch and the Department of Public Works, and parents will be notified if the situation changes.
- There is a risk of minor to moderate coastal flooding from this storm, especially during the high tide scheduled for Friday around noon. Fire, Police and DPW will be monitoring storm surge, and residents in coastal areas should do the same.
- Trash pickup on Thursday and Friday (remember it's a holiday schedule for the rest of the week) will occur. Collection will begin an hour earlier at 6 a.m. so please have material curbside early.
Here are the winter parking rules:
Parking is prohibited on designated emergency arteries throughout the duration of a snow emergency. Residents may park on the ODD numbered side of non-emergency neighborhood streets. Residents on side-streets posted permanently as one-side parking should park on the side always allowed. Cars parked in violation of emergency rules pose a public safety risk and WILL BE TOWED.
For assistance, please call the DPW’s snow operation hotline at 617-376-1927.
How you can help…
• Assist your elderly or disabled neighbors
• Shovel sidewalks in front of your house
• Shovel out fire hydrants
• Keep catch basins clear to prevent post-storm flooding
• Move your car off the street if possible (regardless of allowed street parking)
FITCHBURG
Fitchburg Public Schools will be CLOSED on Thursday January 2 due to inclement weather.
Snow is coming! Fitchburg Parking ban set for Thursday 1/2 @3pm until Friday 1/3 @11pm.
CRANSTON, RI
For those Cranston students who have been inquiring, Mayor Allan Fung spoke with the superintendent and yes there is school tomorrow
