Snow Emergency Declared In Annapolis, Cars Off Snow Routes

ANNAPOLIS, MD — With 3 to 7 inches of snow expected by Monday night, the city of Annapolis declared a phase one snow emergency Sunday.

Vehicles may be moved off snow emergency routes. Gotts, Knighton and Hillman parking garages are open for residents to park for free. Take a ticket; exit gates will be open. To find a listing of snow emergency routes, visit: https://www.annapolis.gov/730/Snow-Information.

The National Weather Service predicts Annapolis will see rain or sleet start falling about 4 a.m., then turn to snow and continue through the morning rush hour until around 10 a.m. Monday. Snow totals are expected to be 3 and 7 inches.

Temperatures will drop overnight, hovering around the freezing mark by the morning rush hour. By Monday early evening, temperatures will drop further to the low 20s or early teens overnight into Tuesday. Winds may be strong, with sustained winds of 10 to 15 mph and gusts to 35 mph.

The Annapolis Public Works Department is prepared to treat city streets with salt and deicing agents. Crews will begin treating roads beginning at 3 a.m. on Monday. crews will work in 12-hour shifts to treat streets.

Parked cars are one of the biggest challenges for snow crews, city officials said in a news release. Residents are asked to park cars in driveways and off public streets so plows can clear as much snow as possible.

For plowing information, visit the city’s public works snow information site, which has information on snow emergency routes, snow connector routes and the city’s snow plan.

Annapolis Transit: At this time, transit routes will operate on the regular schedule. For updates or changes to Annapolis Transit, visit the city’s Facebook page or call 410-263-7964.

Annapolis Public Works: At this time, there is no change to Monday’s regularly scheduled refuse and recycling collection. For updates, visit: www.annapolis.gov/1024/Refuse-Collection.

Emergency Operations Center Activation: The Annapolis Office of Emergency Management Emergency Operations Center is on enhanced status with the call center operational. Annapolis residents can call 410-260-2211 to check on road conditions or for any non-emergency, snow-related questions.

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Recreation and Parks: At this time, the “Pip” Moyer Recreation Center will follow regularly scheduled opening and closing times. For schedule changes or snow-related closures, please visit the Recreation and Parks Facebook page or the Pip Moyer Recreation Center Facebook page.

Warming Center Opening: The Stanton Center, 92 W. Washington St., will be open as a warming center from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. through Tuesday morning, Jan. 4. Masks are required, all COVID-19 safety protocols must be followed, and all referrals must check in to the Stanton Center nightly by 9 p.m.

Stay Informed:

• Download the “Prepare Me Annapolis” mobile app to receive important push notifications on your smartphone. The app is available for both Apple and Android devices.

• Sign up for Alert Annapolis, a community notification system. Receive voicemails, text messages, and/or emails in case of emergencies or other events. Find out more at http://alertannapolis.civicready.com

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City of Annapolis Employee Leave Policy: A decision will be made about city operations and openings by 6 a.m. Monday after an assessment of the condition of city streets. Annapolis city employees who can work virtually are encouraged to do so. A citywide email will be sent on Monday morning however, department heads will need to ensure notice is provided to quasi- essential and non-essential government employees who do not have city email.

This article originally appeared on the Annapolis Patch