Contact (Media Only): Karyn LeBlanc's cell (202) 497-4572; Linda Grant's cell (202) 497-1080; Erik Linden's cell (202) 438-7719
In response to recent and ongoing predicted snow fall amounts, Mayor Adrian M. Fenty, along with the District of Columbia Department of Transportation (DDOT) and the Department of Public Works (DPW) have scheduled a Snow Emergency starting at 3 pm Sunday afternoon. Forecasters are now calling for of 3-4 inches of snow possibly mixing with sleet for Sunday afternoon and into the evening.
The District is scheduled to declare a Snow Emergency starting at 3pm Sunday afternoon. At that time, all streets designated as Snow Emergency Routes must be clear of parked vehicles to allow snowplows access to curb lanes. These routes are marked with red and white signs. Failure to move a vehicle will result in the relocation of the vehicle by tow-truck and a $250 fine.
Home and business owners are reminded that they are responsible for shoveling and salting steps leading from their property, as well as sidewalks and driveways abutting their homes and businesses. Snow should be shoveled into yards and treeboxes, not back into the street.
District snow crews are deployed throughout the city. The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) and the Department of Public Works (DPW) have had trucks and crews salting streets since last evening and will continue throughout the storm. DDOT/DPW have approximately 170 light and heavy trucks mobilized with all five salt domes operational. Major roads and residential streets will be continuously plowed and salted throughout the day.
Residents may call in to the Mayor’s Call Center at 202-727-1000 but are cautioned that additional requests for street salting or plowing will not be taken until 24 hours following the end of the snowstorm.
Temperatures throughout this storm are forecast to be below freezing and drivers are asked to be cautious and to watch for hazardous and icy conditions. Motorists are advised to stay off the roads as much as possible or use Metro if absolutely necessary.