The ice crisis means that all vehicles for plowing must be moved from the ice emergency routes. Residents are asked to park as far away from the corner as possible to make room for the seasons.
More snow emergency information and a map of snow emergency routes in the city have been posted on Philadelphiastrees.com.
Vehicles remaining on Snow Emergency Routes will be moved to other parking lots to assist in snow plowing operations. If your car has been moved, call 215-686-SNOW (7669) and press Option 4 to find it. Do not NOT call 911.
The following additional details were released in the city on Sunday afternoon:
Reminders:
-Do not shovel or hoe in the street. This practice is illegal, unsafe and hinders the operation of ice. Penalties for these violations can range from $ 50 to $ 300 for each violation.
Learn to walk at least 36 inches wide on the steps within six hours of the end of the storm.
Clean the ice from the gutters of the neighboring gutters so that the melting ice can drain.
-Motristo should allow extra time, be patient and maintain a safe distance of driving.
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Hygiene and recycling storage:
Due to the expected amount of ice accumulation, the cleaning crew and equipment will be diverted to ice operations. Therefore, all trash and recycling collection will be suspended on Monday, February 1st.
This means that residents whose normal trash day is Monday must keep their contents for storage until next Monday, February 8th.
A decision on the rest of the week’s collection will be made as early as Monday based on how the storm and temporary operations proceeded overnight. Sanitation facilities will be closed to the public on Monday 1 February as crew will be on snow duty. The centers will resume operations on Tuesday, February 2, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., with the centers open from Saturday. Visit Philadelphiastrights.com for locations.
Information for businesses:
All property owners and / or tenants are responsible if the installation is temporarily closed due to snow or if the building or premises are closed within six hours after the snow falls, clearing a 36-inch road on all sidewalks, including cutting curbs. COVID-19 restrictions. Violations of this code can result in fines of up to 50 or more.
Organizations with outdoor dining must take extra precautions as early as possible. All outdoor dining setups should be protected by removing as many setups as possible, including tables, chairs, heating equipment, temporary structure. The city is not responsible for any damage caused to the farm by snow removal or snow removal, even if the farms are permitted, as noted in Outdoor Dining in the City Fox Guide. The material should be cleaned as well as possible to avoid damaging and blocking dining setups as much as possible. Restaurants with unparalleled structures are reminded that their establishment is responsible for any injuries caused to the structure during and after the storm.
Food sites:
The Hope Hope service provided by Muslims at Thomas Paine Plaza has been canceled for Monday, February 1st. There are no additional food or meal site updates at this time. City will provide updates when available.
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Admission Centers:
Admission centers will be closed for the entire day on Monday, February 1 and Tuesday, February 2, with student caregivers being called in by program staff to be notified of the change. Students who visit Access Access Centers should contact their individual schools regarding attendance when the Access Access Center is closed.
Philadelphia School District:
With all students in 100 percent digital study, the Philadelphia School District will not have to implement a ‘Snow Day’ and classes will not have to be canceled. All students are expected to join their class at their usual time. 440 n. All Family Technical Support Centers, District Headquarters and all school buildings at Broad Street will be closed on Monday, February 1st. All employees designated as essential employees during the engagement environment will be contacted with instructions to report by their supervisor, and will receive compensation. In accordance with the provisions of their collective bargaining agreement if applicable. All other staff are expected to work safely from home.
If it is determined that the weather is creating problems that could hinder the effective implementation of instruction or teaching, such as lightning, the district will make the necessary adjustments to its instruction and learning plan and communicate with our staff, students and families.
Philadelphia Arcadios:
Due to unpredictable weather, Philadelphia Archdiocese High School and Parocal Elementary Schools will be closed on Monday, February 1. Secondary schools in the City of Philadelphia will be on Virtual Flexible Instruction Day. Archdiocese High School and Parocal Elementary School in suburban counties generally follow the decision of their respective local public school district and submit the closed status independently.
Free Philadelphia Library Will be closed for in-building services.
City-operated testing and vaccination sites:
City-operated COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites will remain closed. The health department is working to reschedule the appointment. The health department recommends calling on run sites other than the city to check if the sites are open or if they have been operating for hours.
Septa Will post real-time travel updates on septa.org on Twitter and @SEPTA.
PHL International Airport: Passengers and those passengers are encouraged to check their flight status and road conditions before departing the airport on Mondays and Tuesdays. Call your airline, get updates at 1-800-PHL-GATE (745-4283), or check out the PHL International Airport website – phl.org. The airport has glazed the roadside roadway, with plans for snow removal and dishwashing operations for the duration of the incident.
Call centers open: The Philly 311 Call Center will be open on Mondays and Tuesdays (8am to 8pm) during normal business to take non-emergency calls. Requests to salt and plow during storms will not be taken. Once the storm has passed, the City will announce when such requests will be taken.
Philadelphia Water DepartmentCustomer Contact Center (215-685-6300) will be open. Residents are encouraged to cut snow from the front of fire hydrants and storm drains on their block, to allow the ice to melt into the city’s sewer system.
Homeless reach: Less Fees Homeless Services issued Code Blue on Wednesday, January 27, at 3 p.m., and will remain in effect until further notice. During Code Blue, Philadelphia’s homeless outreach teams will be patrolling the streets in greater numbers, preventing homeless individuals from entering the home and prolonged exposure to the elements between dangerous cold temperatures. People do not need an ID to enter shelters and they can stay indoors during the Code Blue period. If you are concerned about someone being homeless, please call Homeless Outreach at 215-232-1984 at any time. Outreach is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. First responders can be taken to a shelter for their own safety. Review the Safe Shelter initiative to learn how city-funded, privately run shelters keep residents and staff safe.
Pets Safety Awareness: Residents should contact the ACCT Philly Hotline (267-385-3800 Ext 1) if they observe a dog outside of a severe cold (break in the bathroom and short legs). Leaving dogs in extreme cold without proper shelter is against the City Ordinance, and owners can be fined up to $ 500.
Philadelphia Prison: All Philadelphia prison facilities are closed to civilian visitors due to COVID-19 precautions.
First Judicial District: Due to the ice crisis the First Judicial District announces that all courts will be closed tomorrow, Monday, February 1st. The Philadelphia Municipal Arrangements Court will remain open for a bail hearing and the Emergency Protection from Abuse Unit.
Department of Parks and Recreation Remind residents that if a tree falls during a hurricane and obstructs a road, or it falls on a building, car or other property, call 911. A team of arborists from Philadelphia Parks and Recreation is called in to respond to the tree crisis and they will come out to remove the hazard and any part of the tree that is an immediate threat to public safety. Other parts of the tree that do not pose an immediate threat (such as tree trunks and stumps) will be removed at a later time so that the creams can focus on other safety hazards around the city during extreme events. In the event that a tree falls on an electrical wire, please call the PECO emergency line: 1-800-841-4141. For other non-emergency down trees, residents can submit a request through Philly 311.
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