Mayor Updates On Snow & Blizzard Emergency In Stratford

STRATFORD, CT — Stratford Mayor David Chess declared a Snow and Blizzard Emergency in Stratford on Monday, Feb. 23.

On Tuesday, Chess issued the following updates and reminders to residents as the town cleans up from the blizzard.

Read more from Chess below:

✅ Be patient: We ask that you please be patient as our Department of Public Works (DPW) continues to work hard to clear over 800 public roads. This will take time. DPW will be plowing all day today, Tuesday, Feb. 24, due to the heavy snowfall.

✅ Parking Ban: As a reminder, the Town's Parking Ban went into effect on Sunday, February 22, at 8:00 AM, asking all residents to park on the even-numbered side of the street. The Parking Ban will remain in effect until further notice, and we will make an announcement once it's been lifted. Our Police Department has been ticketing those who are not in compliance.

✅ Please don't throw snow into the streets: Snow may NOT be deposited into the roadway while shoveling or plowing. Placing snow in the street creates hazardous conditions for motorists and emergency vehicles and may also result in fines. Please do your part to keep our sidewalks and roadways safe and accessible for everyone. Thank you!

✅ Garbage: Collection is delayed by one day this week. If you were supposed to receive collection on Monday, it will be collected today, Tuesday and so on.

✅ Fire hydrants: We encourage everyone, if they can, to keep fire hydrants clear and advise private contractors not to block them with snow. We also advise using snow blowers safely and not using your hands to clear blockages.

✅ Shoveling: Please use caution when shoveling and only shovel if you can do so safely. Look for signs of dizziness or chest pain. Call 911 immediately if you experience signs of a heart attack.

✅ If you're facing an emergency, please dial 9-1-1. For anything urgent to help you and your loved ones stay safe during this storm, please contact our non-emergency number at 203-385-4100.