News Release -- Motorists Advised to Strictly Observe Parking Regulations for Snow Removal

City of Rochester

News Release 

(Friday, Jan. 18, 2019) – Mayor Lovely Warren is urging motorists to strictly adhere to alternate side parking regulations this weekend so that plows can efficiently clear streets. In anticipation of forecasted heavy snow, the City’s R-Centers will close early Saturday and hours will be extended at the 311 Call Center.

R-Centers will close at 1 p.m. Saturday, all programming is cancelled Sunday, and City facilities are normally closed on Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

The Central Library and all City branches will close at 3 p.m. Saturday. Programs are scheduled to go on as planned, however residents are advised to monitor the news or contact the libraries directly for updates.

The 311 Call Center will be open 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., Saturday and 6 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sunday. Residents are reminded to only call 911 if they need police, fire or ambulance services, and 311 for all other matters.

PlowTrax, the City’s snow plow tracker application, will be up and running so residents can check plowing progress in real time.

Residents should keep their sidewalks and fire hydrants clear, bring pets inside.

Shoveling or plowing snow onto sidewalks and streets is illegal.

Residents can register their cell phones for HyperReach, 911’s emergency notification system, to be notified in the event of an emergency. Enroll here:    www.cityofrochester.gov/knownow.  

For more information on winter snow preparations visit www.cityofrochester.gov/rocsnow.

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News Media: For more information, contact Press Officer Jessica Alaimo at 428-7135.