St. Paul Reporter

City of Saint Paul issued the following announcement on Nov. 27.

Winter weather can make any mode of travel challenging, but it also affects where you can park your vehicle if the City of Saint Paul needs to declare a Snow Emergency.

To learn if the City of Saint Paul has declared a Snow Emergency you can:

• Call 651-266-PLOW (7569) for a recorded message
• Visit the City's website at www.stpaul.gov/snow
• Check the City’s social media channels at @stpaulpublicw, @CityofSaintPaul or Facebook at www.facebook.com/cityofsaintpaul

Here are some important winter weather tips to share with your Saint Paul neighbors or visitors:

1. If you are going to be out of town for a few days, please park your vehicle off the street if possible. City ordinance does not allow cars to be parked on the street in the same spot for more than 48 hours.
2. If you need to park a vehicle on the street, it's recommended that you have a trusted friend or neighbor who has a set of keys and could move your car if a Snow Emergency is declared.
3. Snow Emergencies start at 9 p.m. and last for 96 hours. Learn the parking rules at www.stpaul.gov/snow.
4. Sign up today for Snow Emergency texts or emails at www.stpaul.gov/snow. Alerts are available in English, Spanish, Hmong and Somali.
5. Download the City's free "Saint Paul Winter Snow Parking" app from the Apple or Google Play stores.
6. The City does not plow alleys. Many residents work with their neighbors to hire private contractors to plow alleys.
7. Property owners must shovel sidewalks to remove snow and ice within 24 hours after a snowfall.
8. Make sure all garbage and recycling carts are not placed in the street (or snowbanks) on your collection day.
9. Do not shovel, push, or blow snow into the streets. Thanks for your cooperation and help in getting our streets plowed.

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