The city of Hartford has declared a snow emergency and issued a parking ban effective midnight through Sunday at 6 p.m. due to the snowstorm.
“We have been through this kind of storm before," said Mayor Pedro Segarra. "Residents should be prepared to move their vehicles accordingly to help make the snow removal process as smooth as possible. Please take time to check on your neighbors, especially the elderly."
Hartford police are advising drivers to stay off the roads in general and have received numerous calls about car accidents and stranded motorist.
Residents who don't have a place to park off the street can move their cars to one of the following available lots listed on the city website:
- Morgan Street Garage
- 2 Holcomb Street lot
- Keney Park Entrance lot — Ridgefield Street
- KDA Center Lot — Naugatuck Street
- Pope Park Center Lot — Park Terrace
- Metzner Center Lot — Franklin Avenue
- Colt Park lot — Wawarme Avenue
- Hartford school parking lots starting at 3 p.m.
Click here to see the map showing their location.
The cost for getting a towed vehicle back is $93.59 and $99 tickets will also be issued.
If you need a warm place to stay, you can call 211 for information on the nearest shelter. The following shelters will stay open 24 hours if it's below 25 degrees.
- McKinney Shelter: 34 Huyshope Ave, 860-722-6922
- Immaculate Conception Shelter: 560 Park St, 860-724-4823
- South Park Inn: 75 Main St, 860-724-0071
