Mayor Walsh: Parking Ban in Effect

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Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced Tuesday afternoon that the parking ban in the City of Boston will remain in effect until further notice and stressed continued precaution as Boston continues to bear the brunt of the severe winter storm.

City of Boston Updates:

The City has every available resource at work. The Emergency Operations Center remains open and will continue to be through the end of the storm and recovery.

The Department of Public Works has over 700 plows out, actively clearing major arteries and secondary roads and is using snow farms in the Seaport, Dorchester, and Hyde Park.

As of 3 p.m. Tuesday, the Mayor’s hotline (617-635-4500) had received 1,328 calls. 100 percent of the calls have been answered in under 30 seconds, at an average of 4 seconds – half the typical wait time.

The Boston Public Health Commission reports that shelter facilities were able to maintain adequate capacity for the demand, and outreach teams continue to identify individuals in need of shelter.

Safety Tips:

• Do not walk in the street unless for emergency reasons.
• Plow drivers have reported close calls with people wearing hats and headphones.
• Do not shovel snow into the street. Shoveling snow in the street creates a safety hazard for emergency vehicles and it undermines the hard work of the City’s Public Works Department.
• Carbon Monoxide poisoning remains a top concern. Remember to keep exhaust pipes and vents clear of snow. Sitting in a car while idling can be deadly if the tailpipe is blocked. Do not let children sit in an idling car while shoveling. Clear any household exhaust pipes of snow. For example, gas exhaust from heating system or dryer. Call 911 immediately if you suspect Carbon Monoxide poisoning.
• Remember to keep catch basins and fire hydrants clear.
• If you see a person in need of shelter, of if there is an emergency, please call 911.
• Please check on neighbors, especially the elderly and disabled.