Mayor Wu shares Boston’s winter weather preparations – boston.gov

The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) monitors forecasts and maintains open lines of communication with the National Weather Service.

Mayor Michelle Wu today joined City officials at the Public Works yard on Frontage Road to discuss winter preparations currently underway in the City of Boston, and resources available to residents, including older adults and individuals experiencing homelessness.

I am so grateful to the team from many departments and several different cabinets that come together to ensure that our streets will be safe and that our residents will be warm, supported and connected to everything that they need, saidMayor Michelle Wu. As we continue to manage amidst a global pandemic, winter will be the next phase of how were supporting all of our residents.

The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) monitors forecasts and maintains open lines of communication with the National Weather Service. OEM also works across City departments and with external partners to ensure coordinated response plans are in place. Residents can sign up to receiveAlertBostonnotifications by phone, text, or email in the event a snow emergency/parking ban is declared.

The Public Works Department (PWD) currently has 40,000 tons of salt on-hand to treat City streets. Along with 164 pieces of in-house snow clearing equipment, the PWD has the capability to place over 800 additional pieces on the roads during larger storms. As part of their neighborhood plowing operations during winter storms and to ensure the safety of riders following events, PWD allocates pieces of equipment to clear snow from Boston's dedicated bike lanes.

Rules on clearing snow:

Parking during a declared snow emergency:

Trash and recycling:

Caring for vulnerable populations:

Safety tips:

Dress for the weather:

Watch for signs of frostbite:

Watch for signs of hypothermia:

Heating guidelines for property owners and tenants:

Heating safety:

Tips to keep water flowing and pipes unfrozen during extreme cold:

Emergency home repair resources:

Tips to increase home energy efficiency:

Tips for what to do before a power outage:

Tips for what to do during a Power Outage:

Tips for Driving in a winter storm:

For more information, please visit theWinter in Boston guideand follow@CityofBostonon Twitter.

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