Snow Emergency Declared

SNOW EMERGENCY DECLARED: Based on predicted heavy snowfall this evening, Somerville has declared a snow emergency effective at 3 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 21 (today). Here are a few reminders about Somerville’s snow policies and links to important information. Please share widely so that we’re all ready for the snow.

1. PARKING BAN: During the snow emergency, parking is allowed only on the odd-numbered side of the road (unless otherwise posted). Cars not moved from the even-numbered side by 7 p.m. today may be subject to ticketing and towing. 

2. PARKING IN CITY LOTS: During the emergency, residents may park in any municipal lot or in designated school parking lots. Meters in these lots (and Citywide) will not be in effect during the emergency. Vehicles may remain in the lots until 2 hours after the emergency is lifted. For an interactive map of City and school lots, click here: http://bit.ly/1hg4Gw2. 

3. METERS NOT IN EFFECT DURING EMERGENCY: During the emergency, meters do not need to be paid. But please note, parking at street meters is allowed only on the odd-numbered side of the street.

4. TRASH AND RECYCLING PICKUP: Because of the Monday holiday, trash and recycling pickup is on a one-day delay this week. No additional weather-related delays are expected. 

5. WHO TO CALL: Residents with non-emergency requests should call 311 or 617-666-3311. For emergencies, please remember to call 911. 

6. MORE INFO: More Somerville snow info can be found here: http://bit.ly/1bLe4np.