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Please do:

DO remove snow and ice from the sidewalks abutting your property within 3 hours of snowfall ending (or three hours from sunrise if snow falls overnight). Violators will be fined by ISD Inspectors.?

DO remove snow that may be blocking fire hydrants or handicapped ramps near your property.

DO pick up after your dog.?

DO Be Boston Strong. Check on your neighbors; especially those who may need extra help.

DO be sure your car exhaust pipe and home exhaust vents are clear of snow.

Please don't:

DON'T use space savers. Remember we are attempting to make the South End a space saver free zone. Please do not use a space savers and dispose of any you see out for trash pickup on Friday. Neighborhood association leaders throughout the South End will be doing the same.?

DON'T shovel snow into the street. ?

DON'T overfill trash cans with dog bags.?

DON'T be rude. It's New England. It snows. We all have someplace to be. Be Boston Strong.

Parking During Snow Storm

If a snow emergency is declared by the Mayor, then the Storm Center at City Hall opens to answer all storm related questions and requests. The Storm Center's number is (617) 635-3050. You can register with the City of Boston for email or text alerts to be notified when snow emergencies are declared or cancelled.

During a snow emergency, do not park on streets with signs declaring "Emergency Snow Artery" or "Tow Zone- Snow Emergency" (Tremont Street, Columbus Avenue, Massachusetts Avenue, Washington Street and Harrison Avenue just to name a few)

Make your resident parking sticker visible within 24 hours after the end of a storm.

Follow all other parking regulations during snow emergencies; they will be strictly enforced. Parking meters remain in effect.

Don't park within 20 feet of an intersection, or further than one foot from the curb.

Disabled cars blocking the roadway must be removed as soon as possible.

Cars parked in driveways must not extend to the sidewalk or street.

Any space-savers in on-street parking spaces that have been cleared should be removed 48 hours after a snowstorm has ended.

Cold Weather Safety Reminders from the City of Boston

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.

Warnings:
* Never leave a car running in a garage, even with the garage door open.
* Never burn charcoal in houses, tents, vehicles or garages.
* Never install or service combustion appliances without proper knowledge, skills and tools.
* Never use a gas range, oven or dryer for heating.
* Never operate unvented gas-burning appliances in a closed room or in a room in which you are sleeping.

To protect against forecasted cold temperatures, people should layer clothing and minimize outdoor activity. Over a dozen people in Boston suffered injuries related to hypothermia during the last extreme cold weather snap.

The City's homeless shelters have activated emergency procedures. The City's Shelter Commission asks that any resident who sees a potential medical emergency involving a homeless person dial 9-1-1.

Property owners are required 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.

Additional cold weather safety tips.

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.

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 Ao Boston network. For updates & questions via Twitter, use @NotifyBoston, fhttp://www.cityofboston.gov/cold/safety.asp.
ollow #bosnow.


Driving tips from the American Red Cross, Massachusetts

Make sure your vehicle is ready for winter with a window scraper, kitty litter or sand in case you get stuck, extra clothes and a Disaster Supplies Kit in your trunk.

Pack high-protein snacks, water, first aid kit, flashlight, small battery-operated radio, an emergency contact card with names and phone numbers, extra prescription medications, blankets.

Fill the vehicle's gas tank and clean the lights and windows to help you see.

While on the Road:

If you have to drive, make sure everyone has their seat belts on and give your full attention to the road.

Avoid distractions such as cell phones.

Don't follow other vehicles too closely. Sudden stops are difficult on snowy roadways.

Don't use cruise control when driving in winter weather.

Don't pass snow plows.

Know ramps, bridges and overpasses will freeze before roadways.

If stuck on the road, don't run your engine and heater constantly to help avoid running out of gas.

If you can, move your vehicle off the roadway. Stay with it - don't abandon it. If you have to get out of your vehicle, use the side away from traffic.