City of Boston says it's ready for the snow

BOSTON — As temperatures are dropping and snow is in the forecast, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh addressed how the city is preparing for the upcoming winter.

“The winter of 2015 may be behind us, but it’s not a distant memory. Many remember what happened that year," he said.

In 2015, Boston received the most snowfall ever on record for the city. In order to remove more than 100 inches that winter, the city spent $38.5 million. This year, as the city plans to tackle the upcoming winter, $22.5 million  has been set aside for snow removal and more salt, more equipment and more people have been added.

“We’ve increased the salts we have on hand from last year from 40,000 tons to 44,000 tons, we have over 140 pieces of public works equipment. We have the capacity to add another 700 pieces of equipment through secured contractors. We have two new truck mounted snow blowers which were put in good use in Baltimore last winter, and I’m looking forward to never using them here in the city of Boston!” the mayor said.

But if the snow does fall, get your space saver ready.

“The 48 hour space saver rule will continue to be in effect all across the city. This excludes the South End where they are extending their no space saver pilot program," said Walsh.

Space savers are only allowed during a snow emergency. Residents are encouraged to visit Boston.gov/winter for more information on parking bans, snow removal and to sign up for winter weather alerts.

“Despite our best efforts, winter weather can bring all kinds of emergency situations," he said,

The city also advises residents to be good neighbors, check on the elderly and call 311 if you see anyone in distress or out in the cold. Through the Senior Safe program, seniors with failing heating systems can call the city and help get them replaced.

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