A snow emergency means that all vehicles must be removed from the snow emergency routes to plow. Residents are asked to park as far as possible from the corner to make room for plows.
The city posted more snow emergency information and a map of snow emergency routes on PhiladelphiaStreets.com.
Vehicles left on snow emergency routes will be moved to other parking locations to assist with snow removal operations. If your car is moved, call 215-686-SNOW (7669) and press option 4 to find it. DO NOT call 911.
The city released the following additional details on Sunday afternoon:
Sticky notes:
-Do not shovel or snow on the street. This practice is illegal, unsafe and makes snow operations difficult. The penalty for violating this can vary from $ 50 to $ 300 for each violation.
-Clean a sidewalk path at least 36 inches wide within six hours after the storm ends.
-Clean snow from neighborhood drain drains to allow melted snow to drain.
– Drivers should give extra time, exercise patience and maintain safe driving distances.
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Sanitation and recycling collections:
Due to the expected amount of snow accumulation, sanitation teams and equipment will be diverted to snow operations. Therefore, all garbage and recycling collections will be suspended on Monday, February 1st.
This means that residents whose normal garbage collection day is Monday must keep their materials for collection until next Monday, February 8.
A decision on the rest of the week’s collections will be made on Monday based on how the storm and plowing operations progressed overnight. The Sanitation Convenience Centers will be closed to the public on Monday, February 1, as the teams will be working in the snow. The centers’ operations will resume on Tuesday, February 2, with normal hours from 8 am to 6 pm. The centers are open until Saturday. Visit philadelphiastreets.com to see the locations.
Information for companies:
All owners and / or tenants are responsible for clearing a 36-inch path on all sidewalks, including cuts to the curb, confining the building or facility within six hours after the snow has stopped falling, even if the establishment is temporarily closed due to snow or COVID-19 Restrictions. A fine of $ 50 or more may be imposed in violation of this code.
Outdoor dining establishments will need to take additional precautions before the storm. All outdoor dining facilities must be protected by removing as much of the settings as possible, including tables, chairs, heating equipment, temporary structures. As noted in the city’s winter guidelines for outdoor dining, the city is not responsible for any damage caused by plowing or snow removal, even if structures are permitted. Materials should be removed from the easement as far as possible to avoid possible damage and blocking of dining facilities. Restaurants with no permitted structures are reminded that their establishment is responsible for any injuries sustained due to damage to the structure during and after the storm.
Feeding locations:
The Hub of Hope dining service provided by Muslims Serve at Thomas Paine Plaza has been canceled for Monday, February 1st. There are no additional food updates or dining locations at this time. The city will provide updates when they become available.
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Access centers:
Access centers will be closed all day on Monday, February 1st and on Tuesday, February 2nd. Student caregivers will be called in by the program staff to inform them of this change. Students who attend Access Centers should contact their individual schools about attendance while Access Centers are closed.
Philadelphia School District:
With all students in 100% digital learning, the Philadelphia School District will not have to implement a ‘snowy day’ and cancel classes. All students are expected to log in to their classes at normal times. All Family Technology Support Centers, the district headquarters at 440 N. Broad Street and all school buildings will be closed on Monday, February 1. All employees designated as essential personnel during bad weather will be contacted by their supervisor with reporting instructions and will be compensated in accordance with the provisions of their collective bargaining agreements, if applicable. All other employees must work from home safely.
If it is determined that the weather is causing problems that could prevent effective instruction or learning, such as a power outage, the district will make necessary adjustments to its instruction and learning plan and communicate to our staff, students and families.
Archdiocese of Philadelphia:
Due to the projected inclement weather, archdiocesan colleges and parish primary schools in the city of Philadelphia will be closed on Monday, February 1. High schools in the city of Philadelphia will have a flexible virtual day of instruction. Archdiocesan high schools and parochial primary schools in suburban counties typically follow the decision of the corresponding local public school district and submit the closure status independently.
Philadelphia Free Library will be closed for internal services.
Test and vaccination sites administered by the city:
The city-run COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites will be closed. The Department of Health is working to reschedule consultations. The Department of Health recommends calling in advance to locations not administered by the city to check if the locations are open or to see if they are operating at different times.
SEPTA will post real-time travel updates on septa.org and @SEPTA on Twitter.
PHL International Airport: Travelers and those looking for travelers are encouraged to check flight status and road conditions before departing for the airport on Monday and Tuesday. Call your airline, get updates at 1-800-PHL-GATE (745-4283) or check the PHL International Airport-phl.org website. The airport has local salt roads, with snow removal and defrost operations planned for the duration of the event.
Open call centers: The Philly 311 Call Center will remain open during normal business hours on Monday and Tuesday (8:00 am – 8:00 pm) to answer calls for non-emergency situations. Salting and plowing requests will not be granted during the storm. As soon as the storm passes, the City will announce when such requests will be met.
Philadelphia Department of Waterthe customer service center at (215-685-6300) will open. Residents are encouraged to remove snow from the front of the fire hydrants and manholes on their block to allow melted snow to drain into the city’s sewer system.
Reach of the homeless: The Office of Homeless Services issued a Blue Code on Wednesday, January 27 at 3 pm, and will remain in effect until further notice. Throughout Code Blue, Philadelphia homeless evangelism teams will patrol the streets in greater numbers, urging homeless individuals to enter the home and avoid prolonged exposure to the elements amid dangerously low temperatures. People do not need identification to enter shelters and can remain indoors for the duration of the Blue Code. If you are concerned about someone who has nowhere to live, call Homeless Outreach at 215-232-1984 at any time. Outreach is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Rescuers can also transport people to shelters for their own safety. Review the Safer Shelter Initiative to learn how private, city-funded shelters keep residents and employees safe.
Pet safety awareness: Residents should contact the ACCT Philly hotline (267-385-3800 extension 1) if they observe a dog outside during the extreme cold (in addition to bathroom breaks and short walks). It is against city law to leave dogs outside in extreme cold, without adequate shelter, and owners can be fined up to $ 500.
Philadelphia Prisons: All facilities in the Philadelphia Department of Prisons remain closed to civilian visitors due to the precautions of COVID-19.
First Judicial District: Due to the snow emergency, the First Judicial District is announcing that all courts will be closed tomorrow, Monday, February 1. The Philadelphia Municipal Court of Arraigamentos for Bail Hearings and the Emergency Abuse Protection Unit will remain open.
The Parks and Recreation Department reminds residents that if a tree falls during a storm and is blocking a road or a house, car or other property, call 911. A team of arborists from Philadelphia Parks & Recreation is on call to respond to tree emergencies and they will go out to remove the danger and any part of the tree that is an immediate risk to public safety. Other parts of the tree that do not pose an immediate risk (such as tree trunks and stumps) will be removed later so that teams can focus on other security risks around the city during extreme weather events. In case a tree falls on the electrical wires, call the PECO emergency hotline: 1-800-841-4141. For other non-emergency felled trees, residents can submit a request via Philly 311.
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