Snow emergency

Snow emergencies are a common occurrence during the winter snowfall season in the Northern United States.

[1] Typically, a snow emergency is declared by the mayor or other chief executive official of a jurisdiction.

This allows additional measures to be taken by the executive, such as banning driving,[3] enforcing a curfew, and deploying personnel, equipment, shelters, or financial resources that would be otherwise unavailable.

Cities such as Minneapolis follow a 3-day snow emergency plan, where main routes are plowed on day one.

Level Two Snow Emergency: Driving is discouraged and residents should call ahead before heading to work.

If a Level Three Snow Emergency is declared when students are at school or when a public building is open, attempts are usually made by officials to provide food and drinkable water to those affected.

Parking restrictions are initiated to remind homeowners to remove vehicles from the streets to allow for snowplows to clear the roadway.