Winter Storm Information For Beverly: Snow Emergency Parking Ban

Beverly’s parking ban will go into effect at 8 Saturday night, and will remain in effect until further notice. Residents may park cars in the MBTA garage on Rantoul Street for a fee of $5 per day while the parking ban is in effect.

This storm is being forecast as a blizzard and will bring with it extremely high winds and bitter cold temperatures. Power outages may occur; if so, it may take some time for power to be restored. As a result, city officials are particularly concerned for the safety of people who live alone. Mayor Michael Cahill is asking residents to check on neighbors who live alone and may need assistance.

More of Mayor Cahill’s message:

“If anyone loses power and the temperature inside your home becomes dangerously cold, please call the Beverly Police business line at (978) 922-1212. As needed, we will open a warming center and provide transportation. Again, please call the Beverly Police Department at 978 922-1212, and we will make arrangements to give you a ride to the center.

I know these storms are tough on everyone. As a community, we have been rising to the occasion and taking care of each other. For that, I want to thank you. Our public services and public safety professionals will be out during the storm working to ensure our safety and our ability to move around the city as soon as possible. During this storm, it is critically important that people stay off the roads as the forecast is for blizzard conditions, making travel dangerous and potentially life threatening. When you can do so safely, please shovel out the fire hydrants in your neighborhood. However, please do not try to do this during the height of the blizzard, as it may be too dangerous to be outdoors.”

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