Mayor Ras J. Baraka reminded residents today to prepare for snow in the City of Newark late tonight, continuing through Tomorrow, leaving as much as 24 inches on Newark streets. Mayor Baraka also reminds residents to take the time to learn about Emergency Snow Routes and other snow rules that will be enforced.

During snowstorms, the City mobilizes personnel and vehicles to spread salt and plow roads as conditions dictate. The first priority for salting is hills, bridges, and major arteries that lead in and out of the City’s borders. Residents should not shovel snow back onto streets after they have been plowed. This becomes a safety hazard and an additional cost to the City because the road has to be re-plowed. The City of Newark requests the cooperation of all residents to help the snow cleanup effort.

 “The City of Newark is facing another snowfall late tonight and tomorrow morning. I encourage residents to stay home and off the roads during and after the storm, as we move to clear the streets. Keep your cars parked in your driveways if possible. Our residents must do their part and be good neighbors by continuing to take action to ensure the safety of their homes, their sidewalks and their neighborhoods,” Mayor Baraka said. “I urge everyone to abide by our ordinances. When you shovel snow, please keep it out of the street, for the safety of motorists and emergency vehicles, and do not shovel it onto fire hydrants. When driving, take your time and drive safely. Most importantly, if you know of residents who may be vulnerable, such as our seniors or those with infirmities, please take a moment to check on them. We can all be good neighbors during this time.”

Signs that read “No Parking When Road is Snow Covered” are posted on Snow Emergency Routes. Cars parked on those routes will be ticketed and towed at the owner’s expense.

For a list of emergency routes where no parking is allowed, residents should go to newarknj.gov/snow, call the Non-Emergency Help Center at (973) 733-4311 or watch Newark Municipal Access Television (Cablevision TV78, FiOS Channel 28).