Snow Emergency Declared In West Haven

West Haven CT

28 January, 2022

4:12 PM

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WEST HAVEN, CT — (From City Hall): To help crews expedite snow removal, Mayor Nancy R. Rossi has declared a "snow emergency" banning all on-street parking during Winter Storm Kenan. The executive order bans all on-street parking in West Haven from 8 p.m. Friday to 8 a.m. Sunday. Also, all beach parking lots are closed from 8 p.m. today to 8 a.m. Sunday. Police will enforce the emergency order and tag and tow all vehicles violating the mandatory parking ban at the owner's expense. Violators will receive a $100 fine, per the "Severe Weather" parking ordinance under Chapter 188 of the West Haven Code. Emergency Management Director Joseph Soto said residents are urged to move all vehicles off city streets as soon as possible. Vehicles can be parked in driveways, on lawns or in public lots, including schools, he said. The following public lots are available for off-street parking: All schools.Campbell Avenue, across from Duffy's Tavern, 241 Campbell Ave.Campbell Avenue, behind Leslie Jewelers, 523 Campbell Ave.Campbell Avenue and Captain Thomas Boulevard, next to Biagetti's Restaurant, 77 Campbell Ave., and Scoreboards Cafe, 100 Campbell Ave.City Hall, 355 Main St.Curtiss Place, behind 473 Campbell Ave.Former Stiles School, 575 Main St.Former Thompson School, 165 Richards St.Johnson Community Center, 201 Noble St.Quigley Stadium, 362 Front Ave.Sawmill Road, across from Econo Lodge, 370 Highland St. Police Chief Joseph S. Perno said all vehicles parked in school lots must be removed by 8 a.m. Sunday so Board of Education crews can plow the lots. Any vehicles left there will be towed at the owner's expense. Public Works Commissioner Tom J. McCarthy said residents are urged to be patient throughout the snow removal process. Every neighborhood will be plowed, he said. Anyone who loses power during the height of the storm is urged to shelter in place, Soto said. Health Director Maureen B. Lillis said all food establishments are urged to have a food storage plan in place if they lose power. To prevent accidental carbon monoxide poisoning, make sure all generators are operated outside, not in garages, and all household ventilation pipes are kept clear. Also, make sure all vehicle exhaust pipes are kept clear. For medical and other emergencies, call 911. McCarthy said residents and businesses are reminded to shovel their sidewalks within 24 hours after the storm or face a $25 fine "for each day that the violation persists." According to the "Removal of Snow and Ice" ordinance under Chapter 195 of the West Haven Code, people are given 24 hours to remove snow from sidewalks on and bordering their properties. Violators are subject to the $25-per-day fine, which is enforced by police, the ordinance states. McCarthy also pointed out that plowing or blowing snow into city streets is prohibited and violators are subject to a $60 fine for each offense, per the ordinance. Snow removal around mailboxes is the property owner's responsibility. Residents are also urged to help firefighters keep hydrants clear of snow. For information on the recovery of a towed vehicle, call the Police Department's non-emergency line at 203-937-3900. For all other information, call the Emergency Operations Center at 203-937-3630 or 203-931-4940, starting at 11:30 p.m. today, or the Highway Department at 203-937-3644.