We Are All In The Same Boat or is it Snow Bank?

(Picture courtesy of DPW worker Frank Santangelo)

The City’s snow emergency will remain in effect until further notice. 

 

Somerville Public Schools will remain closed until Wednesday, February 13^th.  

DPW continues to clear streets.

Their priority right now is as follows:  Clear streets – Removing snow from Schools – Removing the MOUNDS of snow that have accumulated.

With these MOUNDS of snow visibility is tough while driving and walking. I urge everyone to please use caution.

The Fire Chief is still very concerned about heating vents and car exhaust pipes not being cleared.  Unclear vents and pipes cause carbon monoxide poisoning and are a fire hazards.

The Fire Chief continues to urge people to help clear a path to the fire hydrants on your streets.  If you are unfamiliar as to where exactly the hydrants are located you can contact 311 and they should be able to give you the location.

If you own the property it is your responsibility to make sure the sidewalk is shoveled. 

 

Please continue to check on your elderly neighbors and offer your assistance if possible.

And just think the meteorologists are predicting more snow on Thursday and possibly again on Saturday.   I think I can hear a collective moan right now.    The way I am looking at it is we are all in the same boat or in this case snow bank.  

I have been receiving a lot of telephone calls and e-mails and I promise to get back to everyone as soon as possible – barring I do not lose electricity again.  The City is working around the clock – using all their resources to clear and remove snow.  

 

Thank you to everyone who has been helping shovel out their neighbors and the fire hydrants.