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Norwalk Declares 'Snow Emergency' For Tuesday's Major Storm
The Norwalk Fire Department is asking residents to "adopt a hydrant" by clearing it of snow, if possible.
NORWALK, CT — Mayor Harry Rilling issued a Snow Emergency for the City of Norwalk, which took effect at 4 p.m. on Monday, March 13, in anticipation of Tuesday's major snow storm.
Below is Rilling's announcement:
Mayor Harry Rilling Has Declared a Snow Emergency for Norwalk Effective 4:00 PM Monday 3/13/2017 https://t.co/eNZvnU3Huj
— Norwalk, CT (@Norwalk_CT) March 13, 2017
"The Fire Department is asking residents to ‘adopt a hydrant.’ If possible, please clear hydrants closest to your property to help firefighters get quick access during fires. Residents and businesses are reminded to shovel sidewalks as required by City code. Please move your vehicles off the streets that are marked as snow emergency route. Garbage and recycling pick up will be pushed back a day. Norwalk Public Schools and City buildings will be closed tomorrow. Thank you for your cooperation and patience during this winter storm."
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Click on the link to learn more! #SNOWEMERGENCYEffectiveMondayMarch13thAt4:00PM https://t.co/obQPWAdi8i
— Norwalk, CT (@Norwalk_CT) March 13, 2017
Additionally, Gov. Dannel Malloy has issued a travel ban for Connecticut.
We've launched an official state website to provide #CT residents with updates throughout Tuesday's snowstorm → https://t.co/MRLJbdXjq8 pic.twitter.com/j9ALO20BlD
— Gov. Dan Malloy ☘️ (@GovMalloyOffice) March 13, 2017
Photo credit: Chris Dehnel
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