HomeMy Public PortalAboutSnow Emergency Announcement 1-19-19Watertown Department of Public Works
SNOW EMERGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT
For: Saturday, January 19, 2019
Snow Emergency —
A winter weather event is predicted with 8-10 inches of snow accumulation in our area. The
Superintendent of Public Works has declared a snow emergency effective6:00 PM Saturday January
19, 2019, and will remain in effect until further notice.
Parking Ban —
On street parking will be banned and any motor vehicle left on the street will be subject to towing
until further notice.
Winter Off -Street Parking -
Residents are urged to use designated off street parking areas as listed below:
• Police Station at 552 Main Street
• Any public school parking lot
• Marion Road at Victory Field
• The lot at Boylston Street and Mt. Auburn Streets
Please remember — during a snow event, any vehicle parked at a school facility must be removed no
later than 6 AM the day school resumes.
Additional Reminders
• During a storm travel conditions can be extremely poor and residents are advised to remain
in -doors.
• Please assist the Public Works, Fire and Police Department by keeping vehicles off the street
and allowing our streets to be de iced and cleared from snow.
• Be patient as snow plowing operations are extremely difficult and time consuming.
• Please assist us in protecting your neighborhood by shoveling out the fire hydrant / drainage
catch basins closest to your home or business.
• Remember the Public Works snow plow operators are working through extremely poor
weather conditions trying to make every street accessible for public safety.
• Please do not attempt to stop the snow plow!
Updates regarding trash collection, parking restrictions and other town notifications will be posted at
www.ci.watertown.ma.us and www.watertowndpw.org