Citywide Parking Ban still in effect through Wednesday at 6AM
No solid waste collection Wednesday
City Offices & City Hall to Open at 10AM Wednesday
Portland, Maine - City of Portland officials continue to urge residents to stay off the streets through the duration of the blizzard conditions.Heavy snow and strong winds are creating dangerous travel conditions and extremely poor visibility, even for plow truck operators and emergency vehicles. People should remain at home and travel only if necessary. Conditions also make it hard to see pedestrians, so please use caution even when walking and remain at home if possible. According to the latest weather update from the National Weather Service, there is the potential for an additional seven inches of snow between now and midnight.
"We're glad that people are heeding our warnings and staying off the streets and at home," said Portland Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director Jerry LaMoria. "This is making it much easier for the more than 40 plow crews currently handling operations."
- City of Portland offices & City Hall will open at 10:00 AM Wednesday morning to allow for additional cleanup in the morning.
- There will be NO solid waste collection on Wednesday. Collection will resume next week.
- Citywide Parking Ban remains in effect until 6AM Wednesday. Citizens must retrieve their cars from any garage or City lot by 7:00 AM Wednesday morning.
- Metro service will be operational Wednesday morning.
- Portland International Jetport will resume service with the first arrival tomorrow morning.
- Residents should check the Portland Recreation Department's Facebook page or call 207-756-8130 for potential snow camps and other winter recreation opportunities tomorrow.
SAFETY TIPS
People should be prepared for the possibility of scattered power outages. If this does happen, please remember about generator safety. Given the drifting snow, please remember to take a moment and check any outside vents around your house and make sure they are clear. Additional fire safety tips can be found at www.portlandfire.com.
SIDEWALK CLEARING REMINDER
The City of Portland plows an estimated 100 miles of sidewalks including Portland's Downtown District. City ordinances require that adjacent property owners clear snow and ice from sidewalks. While it might take more time to do so after this storm, residents and business owners are reminded to please do their part with clearing sidewalks.
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