Laurel Mayor Declares Snow Emergency

LAUREL, MD – The mayor of Laurel declared a snow emergency for the city, effective at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 21.

The snow emergency declaration will remain in effect until further notice, according to a statement from the city, which outlined the following regulations:

• Parking is prohibited on the even-numbered side of the road on designated city snow emergency routes. All other posted parking restrictions remain in effect.
• Parking is prohibited on both sides of the street along state and county snow routes.
• Because the snowfall from this storm could be significant, public works officials will be posting additional No Parking Signs in the following critical locations: No parking on the even-numbered side of the street—A Street, Fourth and Main Street to river, Haines Court, Carriage Hill, Plaid Drive, Carissa Lane, Erica Lane, North Lake Court, Cambridge Circle, Ashford Boulevard at Oxford Drive to dead end. No parking on the odd-numbered side of the street—North View Court.
• Vehicles parked illegally along snow emergency routes and other no parking zones can be ticketed, towed and impounded at the owner’s expense and risk. If your car is towed, call the Laurel Police Department at 301-498-0092 for release procedures.

If you have other questions about snow removal, please call Public Works at 301-725-0088. Updates will also be posted to @cityoflaurel, @laurelpio, and @LaurelCityOEM on Twitter, and the City of Laurel’s Facebook page.

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Mayor Moe also reminds residents:

· City Ordinance requires all owners and occupants to clear ice and snow from sidewalks fronting their property within 12 hours after the cessation of snowfall. Failure to clear your sidewalk could result in a fine;

· Check on your elderly neighbors, make sure they are safe and warm; help them shovel their sidewalks if you are able;

· Be sure to stock up on batteries for your flashlights and charge all your devices ahead of time. Utility companies are anticipating a possible loss of power associated with this storm system;

· Don’t wait until the last minute to renew your prescriptions. Do it today! and

· Don’t leave pets outdoors when the temperature drops. Pets are sensitive to severe cold and are at risk for frostbite and hypothermia during extreme cold snaps. Exposed skin on noses, ears and paw pads can quickly freeze and suffer permanent damage.