City Issues Important Information to New London Residents in Preperation of Snow

NEW LONDON, CT - The City of New London, Public Works, Police, Fire and Emergency Management Departments are closely monitoring and preparing for the upcoming snow/storm event for tomorrow and the severe cold weather that is predicted for the weekend.

Those in need will be directed to shelters and the city is prepared to open a warming center should the shelters become overwhelmed and it becomes necessary.

Effective at 1 a.m. on Friday, March 10, the City of New London Winter Parking Restrictions to include a Downtown (NO Parking); the Parking Ban also includes (NO Parking) in the Municipal Parking Lots. This is in effect until such time as the snow plows have ended plowing operations.

While the parking restrictions and parking ban are in effect:

• No parking on any streets in the downtown area between 1 a.m. (Friday, 03/10/2017) until such time as the parking ban” has been lifted. Residents and visitors may park in the Water Street Parking Garage for free during the time of the parking ban (they may park there for free as of this notification)
• No parking on narrow streets
• Where parking is permitted on only one side of the street, follow posted regulations
• Where parking is permitted on both sides of the street, park on the even side of the street only

During the last storm, public works, fire and police had great difficulties with the improper parking on the following streets, Michael Rd, Anthony Rd, Boulder Drive, Buchanan Rd, Rogers St, Connecticut Ave, Belden St, Ledyard St, Mountain Ave, Cape Ann Court and Eastern Ave at the top of the hill.

The improper parking resulted in slower emergency response times and inadequate snow clearing in these areas. Police will be vigilant and will be issuing tickets and towing improperly parked vehicles during this snow event.

City residents are advised that the Transfer Station will be closed Friday and garbage and recycling pick-up will be postponed by one day. For example, Friday’s routes will be picked up by Saturday.

The city is requesting that sidewalks be shoveled and cleared in a reasonable time frame after the storm. This was a great issue and problem after the last storm and greatly impaired pedestrian traffic in the city for most people, including the disabled, elderly and children who must walk to school.

Elderly or disabled residents that require assistance digging out after the storm, can contact the Pedestrian Advisory Committee at 860-333-8750 or email pedestrian.nl@gmail.com.

Other Storm related suggestions are: review and refer to the Red Cross website which is also available on the City of New London’s website.

Residents are reminded to stay away from downed wires in deep snow, and to clear any basement level vents for furnaces and hot water heaters. Do not run generators inside homes and garages or structures, as it will become a severe carbon monoxide threat.

Remember to bring pets inside. All coastal areas should pay close attention to flood warnings.

Remember to shovel and clear your sidewalks after the storm.

Patch file photo.