Parking bans, snow emergencies in effect for NE Ohio

Yahoo

16-02-2025

CLEVELAND (WJW) -Winter is making its presence known Sunday as a band of snow sweeps through Northeast Ohio with as much as 5 inches expected in some areas. That's led to parking bans and snow emergencies being issued across much of the area.
Parking bans are issued to ensure crews have the necessary space to keep the roads clean and clear for residents. Here's a current list:
BEACHWOOD
A parking ban is in effect for Beachwood 'due to snowfall exceeding 2 inches in the past 24 hours.' No parking is allowed on city streets until the ban is lifted, a post on the police department's website said.
NEWBURGH HEIGHTS
A parking ban is in effect for Newburgh Heights due to heavy snowfall. 'Residents should move their vehicles from the Village streets to allow the Service Department the opportunity to clear the streets,' an email from the city's police department said.
NORTH OLMSTED
A parking ban is in effect for North Olmsted until 10 a.m. Monday, according to a post on the police department's Facebook page. There is no parking allowed on city streets.
PARMA
No parking is permitted on Parma city streets so as not to impede plow/salt trucks and emergency vehicles. Residents will be notified when the snow ban is lifted, according to a post on the city's Facebook page.
WESTLAKE
According to a Facebook post from the city's police department, due to the snowfall, a parking ban is in effect in the City of Westlake through 10 a.m. Monday. 'Please do not park on any roadway or your vehicle could be towed,' the post said.
WILLOWICK
There is a parking ban in effect in Willowick due to snow, according to the city's police department. 'Please remove your vehicles from the street so the plow trucks can get down the side streets and clear the roads. Thank you,' a post on Facebook said.
Snow emergencies have also been issued for a handful of counties as roads have become snow and ice covered in some areas, making travel dangerous.
Local sheriffs declare snow emergencies to let people know the situation on the roads to keep everyone safe.
Here's a current list:
Level 1 Snow Emergency:
Lorain
Wayne
Level 2 Snow Emergency:
Ashland
Erie
Huron
Medina
Sandusky
Here's what the snow emergency levels mean, according to the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness:
Level 1:
Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow.
Roads may also be very icy.
Drivers are urged to drive very cautiously.
Level 2:
Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow.
Roads may also be very icy.
Only those who feel it is necessary to drive should be out on the roads.
Contact your employer to see if you should report to work.
Drivers should use extreme caution.
Level 3:
All roadways are closed to non-emergency personnel.
No one should be driving during these conditions unless it is absolutely necessary to travel or a personal emergency exists.
All employees should contact their employer to see if they should report to work.
Those traveling on the roads may be subject to arrest.
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