The MItchell Administration has declared a Snow Emergency Parking to begin Saturday evening.  Here's the latest weather warning from City Hall.

          The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for Southern Bristol County, including the City of New Bedford, effective from 7:00 PM Saturday, February 14 through 11:00 AM Sunday, February15.  Snow will arrive around mid-day Saturday.

A Blizzard Warning is issued when sustained winds or frequent gusts over 35 MPH are expected with considerable falling and/or blowing and drifting snow. According to the National Weather Service, hazardous conditions will include heavy snow, poor visibility, and strong to damaging winds with gusts up to 60 MPH.  Total snow accumulation of 8-10 inches is possible, along with snow drifts up to a few feet.

Travel will become nearly impossible and potentially life threatening due to whiteout conditions and bitterly cold wind chills.  The City of New Bedford strongly discourages travel on Saturday night and into Sunday until conditions improve.  Family members and neighbors are encouraged to contact elderly residents to ensure their well-being and safety.

Citywide Snow Emergency Parking Ban Effective 6:00 PM, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015

In preparation for the approaching winter storm, the City of New Bedford has announced a citywide snow emergency parking ban to take effect at 6:00 PM, Saturday, February 14, 2015.  The parking ban will be strictly enforced and will remain in effect for 48-hours thereafter, unless lifted or further extended by City officials.  The parking ban is designed to allow City workers to efficiently remove snow from New Bedford roadways to allow public safety vehicles and residents to travel safely.

While the snow emergency parking ban is in effect, parking is permitted on the side of the street that is opposite the fire hydrants.  No vehicle should be parked on the same side of the street as a fire hydrant, except on streets that are regularly posted for parking on one side of the street only. In posted areas, residents are to obey the signs as usual.

The citywide parking ban will be double-sided in both the Acushnet Avenue Business District and the Downtown Business District.  Downtown parking is available at no charge in the Elm Street and the Zeiterion Parking Garages.

Violations of this parking regulation will be subject to ticketing at $50 per ticket and towing at full cost to the owner of the vehicle towed.  The vehicle owner is also responsible for the full cost of storage for any towed vehicle

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