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Preparing for Winter
Take advantage of available resources to stay warm and safe this winter season.
- If you are a tenant, and the heat isn't working, or doesn't heat to 68° (day) or 64° (night), call the City of Boston Inspectional Services Department at 617-635-5322. The City also has a 24-hour 'No Heat' response team that you can contact via 617-635-4500.
- If you want to apply for financial assistance with heating bills, call ABCD at 617-357-6012.
- For concerns regarding elderly residents, call the Elderly Commission at 617-635-4366
- If you have a complaint about your oil dealer's service, call the Mayor's Office of Consumer Affairs and Licensing at 617-635-3834.
- View a complete list of Emergency Phone Numbers.
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- Avoid driving during a severe winter storm.
- Shovel sidewalks abutting your residence and business. Sidewalks should be passable within three hours after a snowstorm.
- Don't shovel snow into the roadway. While shoveling out cars, pile snow behind or in front of the vehicle, or at the edge of the sidewalk.
- Avoid shoveling if you are elderly or have a heart condition.
- Shovel out fire hydrants, catch basins, ramps, and curbs on your street.
- Check on elderly or handicapped neighbors.
- In case of a power outage, stock up on batteries, flashlights, and canned goods. Keep refrigerators closed as much as possible. Food will stay fresh between 36-48 hours in a full fridge; 24 hours in a half-filled one.
- To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning in your home, have your furnace and chimney cleaned and inspected yearly by a professional, regardless of the fuel source.
- When a storm is predicted, check your oil tank to ensure that you have enough oil to get through the storm.
- Keep a battery-operated radio,extra medicine, blankets, and bottled water on hand.
- If power is lost, unplug all appliances except one lamp to prevent damage caused by a power surge.
- To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning in your car, make sure you have proper ventilation and that the exhaust pipe is free of debris.
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Snow Emergency Parking Regulations
The Transportation Department would like drivers to be aware of parking guidelines that will be put into effect whenever a Snow Emergency is declared in Boston during the winter season.
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Mayor Menino Asks Residents to Help Clear Catch Basins
Mayor Menino reminds residents to take precautions and prepare for the inclement weather.
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An Ordinance Regarding The Prompt and Complete Removal of Snow and Ice From Sideawalks and Abutting Curb Ramps
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