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Lansdale, Hatfield Snow Emergency Goes Into Effect
A snow emergency has been delcared in Lansdale and Hatfield. Vehicles must be moved from emergency routes.
LANSDALE, PA — A snow emergency has been declared in Lansdale and Hatfield. Most importantly and pressingly, it means that all vehicles must be removed from snow emergency routes in the area, as the roads will be cleared by plows.
The emergency in Lansdale is in effect from 8 a.m. Wednesday until further notice, police said.
Borough offices will close in Lansdale at noon.
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Vehicles that are left on emergency routes once the emergency is in effect may be towed.
Police are also warning residents not to reserve parking spaces using chairs, cones, or other items. It is illegal, and officers will cite residents.
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It is illegal to deposit snow from sidewalks into the street, officials added.
Residents should check in on elderly or vulnerable neighbors.
Several inches of snow are anticipated as winter weather moves through the area late Wednesday morning and into Wednesday evening.
Snow emergency has been declared. Roads are getting worse by the minute, only essential travel on the roads. Snow doesn't mean it's time to play on snowmobiles and four wheelers on the Public roadways. Be cautious, be safe and be respectful of others.
— Hatfield Police (@HatfieldPolice) February 20, 2019
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