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"Our priority is keeping our kids and families safe," said Mayor Bill Finch. “We’re preparing for the worst. But we’re hoping for the best. We have a great team that is getting ready to tackle what the storm brings our way, and is ready to ensure people across the city are safe and secure.”
Current forecasts project up to 24 inches of snow and high wind gusts in Bridgeport. While storms can be unpredictable, Finch urged residents to be prepared for a significant snowfall.
The mayor has declared a Snow Emergency beginning at 7 a.m. Monday, Jan. 26.
“With the anticipation of heavy snowfall, we’re strongly recommending that folks across the city get prepared, and get prepared now," said Director of Emergency Management Scott Appleby. "Families should make sure that they have an emergency kit on hand with water, flashlights, batteries, nonperishable food, extra medication, and a battery operated radio in the event of utility disruptions. In addition, we ask that you stay indoors and avoid traveling during the storm and adhere to all emergency parking bans that may be in effect. Ensure all pets are brought inside, as well.”
During a Snow Emergency, residents must move their cars off posted Snow Emergency streets or be subject to fines and towing. Alternate-side-of-the-street parking rules are in effect for all other streets to allow snow plow drivers’ clear passage. To comply with the Snow Emergency Alternate-Side-of-the-Street Parking Rules, residents must move their cars to the even-numbered side of the street and remain on the even-numbered side of the street until further notice.
“We’ll have up to 60 trucks out on Bridgeport streets ready to keep our roadways clear," said Jorge Garcia, Director of Public Facilities. "We’re using new technology to track what’s been plowed and what hasn’t. Our operation starts first thing in the morning and won’t stop until the snow stops.”
For the latest updates about the snowstorm, residents are asked to check www.bridgeportct.gov/snow, to follow the City of Bridgeport on Twitter and Facebook, and to follow Mayor Bill Finch on Twitter and Facebook.
"The latest forecasts indicate this could be a historic blizzard, and safety is our top priority," said Finch. "Stay safe and, if you can, stay home."
Snow Emergency streets are marked with white signs with red lettering. A list of Snow Emergency streets can be found on the City’s website. No parking is allowed on Snow Emergency streets. Vehicles left on Snow Emergency streets will be subject to fines and towing.
Off-street parking will be available at 7 a.m. at:
- Surface parking lots across the street from the Ballpark at Harbor Yard North End Library, 3455 Madison Ave.
- Veterans Memorial Park (entrance off Madison Avenue)
- Municipal Parking Lot located on the corner of Fairfield Avenue and Jetland Street (adjacent to 2895 Fairfield Ave.) and
- Health Department at 752 E. Main St. Lot adjacent to the former Waltersville School, 95 Gilmore St.
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