Snow and Severe Weather Update Jan. 6, 2014
|  Snow Parking Restrictions – Voluntary Compliance Requested
Parking restrictions are not in effect for today or tomorrow, January 6 and 7, 2014.
Due to the frigid temperatures, the City has asked for voluntary even/odd compliance for Tuesday (8 a.m. to 6 p.m.) On January 7, 2014, vehicles should be parked on the even-numbered side of the street, if possible. Most streets with parking on one side only now have permanent “ODD date” or “EVEN date” signs. This allows them to be plowed during snow emergencies or when voluntary compliance is requested. Refuse and Recycling Pick-up Operating on One-day DelayDue to extreme temperatures, residential refuse, recycling and special pick-up collections will operate on a one-day delay all week. Monday‘s scheduled collection will occur on Tuesday. Details here. Volunteers Sought for Snow Shoveling AssistanceThe City of Evanston is looking to connect individuals who are willing to help shovel sidewalks and driveways to seniors and the disabled in Evanston. Get more details and volunteer >>> Call 3-1-1The 311 Center will be open Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Please call 311 (or 847-488-4311 outside Evanston) for information and to report any issues. Take Precautions to Prevent Water Line FreezingDuring cold weather, property owners should take precautions to prevent the water service line from freezing:
The City of Evanston Utilities Department Director Dave Stoneback gave cold weather tips in an interview. If you have a problem with your water line, follow the tips posted here or call 311 (847-448-4311). Warming Centers Available and Cold Weather TipsRobert Crown Center, 1701 Main St., will be open overnight on Monday evening. People who need transportation to warming shelters should contact 311. Please follow these tips to stay safe. For updates on Evanston’s snow situation, tune in to AM1650, turn on Cable Channel 16, visit the City’s web site, www.cityofevanston.org, visit the City’s Facebook or Twitter feeds from its home page, sign up for e-News alerts on City’s home page, call 847-864-SNOW for a recorded message or contact 311 (847-448-4311). Morton Civic CenterThe Morton Civic Center and all City offices will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, January 7. Additional snow resources: www.cityofevanston.org/snow. Free Parking ExtendedIn order to have fewer cars on Evanston streets, free parking in the three downtown self-parking garages has been extended until Tuesday evening, January 7, at 11:59 p.m. Any cars in the garage after 11:59 p.m. on January 7 will be charged. The garages are located at:
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Snow Parking Restrictions – Voluntary Compliance Requested
Parking restrictions are not in effect for today or tomorrow, January 6 and 7, 2014.
Due to the frigid temperatures, the City has asked for voluntary even/odd compliance for Tuesday (8 a.m. to 6 p.m.) On January 7, 2014, vehicles should be parked on the even-numbered side of the street, if possible. Most streets with parking on one side only now have permanent “ODD date” or “EVEN date” signs. This allows them to be plowed during snow emergencies or when voluntary compliance is requested. Refuse and Recycling Pick-up Operating on One-day DelayDue to extreme temperatures, residential refuse, recycling and special pick-up collections will operate on a one-day delay all week. Monday‘s scheduled collection will occur on Tuesday. Details here. Volunteers Sought for Snow Shoveling AssistanceThe City of Evanston is looking to connect individuals who are willing to help shovel sidewalks and driveways to seniors and the disabled in Evanston. Get more details and volunteer >>> Call 3-1-1The 311 Center will be open Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Please call 311 (or 847-488-4311 outside Evanston) for information and to report any issues. Take Precautions to Prevent Water Line FreezingDuring cold weather, property owners should take precautions to prevent the water service line from freezing:
The City of Evanston Utilities Department Director Dave Stoneback gave cold weather tips in an interview. If you have a problem with your water line, follow the tips posted here or call 311 (847-448-4311). Warming Centers Available and Cold Weather TipsRobert Crown Center, 1701 Main St., will be open overnight on Monday evening. People who need transportation to warming shelters should contact 311. Please follow these tips to stay safe. For updates on Evanston’s snow situation, tune in to AM1650, turn on Cable Channel 16, visit the City’s web site, www.cityofevanston.org, visit the City’s Facebook or Twitter feeds from its home page, sign up for e-News alerts on City’s home page, call 847-864-SNOW for a recorded message or contact 311 (847-448-4311). Morton Civic CenterThe Morton Civic Center and all City offices will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, January 7. Additional snow resources: www.cityofevanston.org/snow. Free Parking ExtendedIn order to have fewer cars on Evanston streets, free parking in the three downtown self-parking garages has been extended until Tuesday evening, January 7, at 11:59 p.m. Any cars in the garage after 11:59 p.m. on January 7 will be charged. The garages are located at:
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