Watertown's 2016 Winter Survival Guide: Everything You Need to Know

WATERTOWN, MA — As we enter the winter months, the weather becomes a bigger factor in our lives. Between snow, sleet, wintry mixes and freezing temperatures, it's more important than ever to make sure your family is safe in the event of an emergency. Here is some important information you should know about winter in Watertown.

Parking

From Nov. 28 to April 1, parking will not be allowed on any public way between 1 and 6 a.m. If you do not have access to off-street parking, Watertown allows for temporary parking at municipal lots and some additional locations. For a list of lots and rules, click here.

Important Numbers:

Watertown Police Department: Main Line: (617) 972-6500

Watertown Fire Department: (617) 972-6567

Watertown Public Works: (617) 972-6420

National Grid Outage Line: 1-800-465-1212. You can also report an outage here.

In an emergency dial 911.

Important Information

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