North End Storm Center: Blizzard Rages Through Night

The current storm, Feb. 7-9:

• The storm will continue to drop heavy snow on the North End through Saturday morning and into the afternoon.
• Here's a map of confirmed snowfall totals in and around the North End.
• The statewide driving ban lifts at 4 p.m. Saturday
• National Weather Service forecast
• Current NWS Storm warnings and advisories: Blizzard Watch

Snow Emergency?

• A snow emergency remains in effect
• The official city of Boston snow information page

Delays, Cancellations and Closings:

• Schools: All Boston Public Schools are CLOSED on Friday
• Municipal buildings: Closed
  
• State offices: Closed
• Courthouses: Closed Friday at 3 p.m.
• Other delays reported to WHDH
• MBTA service remains suspended
• MBTA travel advisories

Scroll down for important phone numbers, websites and more. Stay with North End Patch as we keep you updated throughout the storm.

Important numbers listed by the city:

• Emergencies (Police, Fire, EMS): 911
• Mayor’s Hotline (24-Hrs): 617-635-4500
• ABCD Fuel Assistance: 617-357-6012
• Boston Water & Sewer: 617-989-7000
• Consumer Complaints: 617-635-3834
• DCR Storm Desk: 617-727-1680
• Elderly Commission: 617-635-4366
• Inspectional Services: 617-635-1010 
• MBTA: 617-222-3200
• MassDOT:  857-368-6111
• National Grid Gas: 800-322-3223
• NSTAR Electric & Gas: 800-592-2000
• Tow Lot: 617-635-3900
• Verizon: 800-837-4966
• Resident can also receive snow updates using the City's Alert Boston system.

List of city-authorized cab companies:

• Top Cab: 617-266-4800
• Boston Cab: 617-536-3200
• I.T.O.A. Cab: 617-825-4000
• City Cab: 617-536-5100
• Metro Cab: 617-782-5500
• Tunnel Taxi: 617-567-2700
• 617TaxiCab: 617-829-4222   

Was your car towed?

• Sign up for tow alerts
• Locate a towed car
• List of Boston towing contractors

Snow removal during and after the storm

• Track city and contractor plows during the storm
• Boston snow removal rules and fines
• Adopt a hydrant to clear of snow