Feb 4. Snow Update: No Snow Emergency Declared, Municipal Lots and Garages Open
While the city has not declared a snow emergency, the mayor has asked residents to move cars into driveways or municipal parking lots or garages, if possible, to allow snow plows to clear streets.
Parking is free on nights and weekends at all municipal parking lots and garages:
Congress Street Parking Lot, located on the corner of Congress Street and 5th Avenue (accessible via southbound on 5th Avenue)
Fifth Avenue Garage, located at Fifth Avenue and Broadway
Fourth Street Parking Lot, located at corner of 4th and Ferry Streets (relocated from lot adjacent to former Key Bank building – January 2019)
Front Street Parking Lot, located on Front Street behind the Arts Center (accessible via southbound on Front Street)
Green Island Bridge Parking Lot, located on River Street between Jacob Street and Federal Street
State Street Parking Garage, located on the corner of State Street and River Street
Y-Lot Parking Lot, located at First Street between River Street & State Street
Visit the city’s news and announcements page for the latest updates.
The city has also offered the following safety tips:
Help protect your home, family and neighborhood by shoveling out fire hydrants near your home or business during and after the storm. Remove any snow and ice within a 3-foot perimeter around the hydrant. This can help save firefighters valuable time when responding to possible medical or public safety emergencies in your neighborhood. During an emergency, please dial 9-1-1.
Clear snow from your driveway, walkways and stairs to protect the health and safety of not only your family, but also mail carriers, delivery services, and emergency personnel who may be responding to a fire or medical emergency at your home.
Sidewalks adjacent to properties must be cleared of snow by 10:00 a.m. the day following the end of a snowstorm. Do not shovel snow into city streets – this can create a hazard for vehicles and reduces effectiveness of snow cleanup by City crews. Failure to comply will result in a violation.
Check in with neighbors, family, and friends – especially the elderly, those with young children, or mobility issues – who might need assistance.
If you lose power, please contact National Grid at 1-800-867-5222 or report it online.