Boston declares snow emergency

Mayor Thomas M. Menino declared a snow emergency today that will include a parking ban that goes into effect at 2 p.m.

The city issued the following guidelines:

•The city encourages businesses to release employees early. Rush hour is expected to see the storm’s heaviest snowfall. Everyone is encouraged to use public transportation.

•All City of Boston afternoon and evening activities will be canceled.

•Move cars from main arterials during snow emergencies. A listing of main arterials can be found here.

•Do not park cars within 20 feet of an intersection. Parking too close to an intersection can restrict emergency vehicle access.

•Do not throw snow back into the street. “Throwbacks” force the city to remove snow from the same street twice.

•Shovel out fire hydrants close to your home.

•Property owners are reminded to shovel snow from sidewalks that abut homes and businesses.

•Do not double park.

•Keep wheelchair ramps clear.

•Check on elderly and neighbors and others in need.

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