I just got my text message alert – City Snow Emergency Declared!
The text message informs me: Madison Declared snow emergency. Even side parking will be in effect tonight. 261-9111
Here’s the snow plow update:
SNOW EMERGENCY TO BE DECLARED!
The snow is continuing with a total accumulation expected in the Madison area to be between 7″ and 8″ by the time it stops later this afternoon.
The Street Division currently has 60 plows double teaming on our 30 salt routes in an effort to keep our main arterials and connector streets plowed so traffic can move.
We will begin the plowing of all City streets at 3:00 pm this afternoon with a Snow Emergency going into effect tonight and tomorrow night.
I also just got this email:
The City of Madison has declared a snow emergency. That means that alternate side parking restrictions will be in effect throughout the entire City of Madison including the downtown/isthmus snow emergency zone.
Madison residents are asked to remove all vehicles from the street if possible. Residents who must park on the street this evening should park on the EVEN house numbered side of the street. Vehicles parked on the street Wednesday evening December 10th should be parked on the ODD house numbered side of the street. Violations of the alternate side parking rules are punishable by a fine of $60 throughout the entire City of Madison. Violators could also be towed.
The Snow Emergency will remain in effect until at least 7 a.m. on Thursday December 11th.
Parking is available in the cashiered sections of city-owned ramps in the downtown area. During a declared Snow Emergency you can park for no charge at the City ramps from 9 p.m. until 7 a.m. If you enter before 9 p.m. or leave after 7 a.m. you are liable for any parking charges before 9 p.m. and from 7 a.m. until the time you leave.
When parking in the ramps overnight, do not park on the top level so this area can be plowed. Be aware that vehicles stored in city ramps longer than 48 hours are subject to being ticketed and towed. Meters in lots and ramps are enforced 24 hours per day, 7 days a week.
Parking is also available at three central city parks. Residents can park in the lots at Burr Jones Park 1820 E. Washington Av, the boat landing lot of Tenney Park, 1615 Sherman AV (located along the east side of the Yahara River), and beach parking lot at Olbrich Park 3527 Atwood Av.
Madison residents can get complete snow emergency information at www.cityofmadison.com/winter or by calling 261-9111.
If you want your own updates, check out the city’s website at: http://www.cityofmadison.com/residents/winter/ Ignore the little graphic that currently says “Declared Snow Emergency? No.” I’m sure they’ll update that soon.
So, Madison Schools are closed, snow emergency declared and many have the day off. Thanks to Tenant Resource Center’s new snow policy I’ll be enjoying the day off – by getting some work done!
