Snow Emergency Parking Ban in Effect as of 10 p.m.

The Beverly Police Department is notifying the community that a snow emergency parking ban is in effect in Beverly from Sunday night at 10 p.m. to Tuesday at 7 a.m.

Community members are asked to cooperate by parking only in authorized areas.

The Beverly Police Department wishes to share the following winter weather safety tips and other important information in advance of this upcoming storm:

Before a Winter Storm

• Keep your vehicle’s gas tank full so you can leave right away in an emergency and to prevent the fuel line from freezing.
• Keep handy a warm coat, gloves or mittens, hat, water-resistant boots, and extra blankets and warm clothing for each member of the household.
• Check your emergency kit and replenish any items missing or in short supply, especially medications and medical supplies. Keep it nearby.
• Prepare for possible power outages.
• Be sure you have ample heating fuel. If you have alternative heating sources, such as fireplaces, wood- or coal-burning stoves, or space heaters, be sure they are clean and in working order.
• Review generator safety: Never run a generator in an enclosed space.
• Make sure your carbon monoxide detector is working correctly and that the outside vent is clear of leaves and debris. During or after the storm, make sure it is cleared of snow.
• Home fires are common each winter when trying to stay warm. Review ways to keep your home and loved ones safe.

During a Winter Storm

• Stay indoors and wear warm clothes. Layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing will keep you warmer than a bulky sweater. If you feel too warm, remove layers to avoid sweating; if you feel chilled, add layers.
• Bring your companion animals inside before the storm begins. Move other animals to sheltered areas with a supply of non-frozen water. Most animal deaths in winter storms are caused by dehydration.
• Check on relatives, neighbors, and friends, particularly if they are elderly or if they live alone.
• If you must drive during winter weather conditions, make sure all fluid levels are full and ensure that the lights, heater and windshield wipers are in proper working condition. 
• Don’t leave the house without the following: A fully charged cellphone, car charger and an emergency supplies kit in your car. Ensure your kit includes additional layers of clothing and non-perishable food.
• If your car gets stuck during a storm, stay in the vehicle. If you leave your vehicle, you will become disoriented quickly in wind-driven snow and cold.

After a Winter Storm

• Stay informed and pay attention to the information provided by local authorities.
• Avoid driving and other travel until conditions have improved. Black ice is patchy ice on roadways that cannot easily be seen. Even if roadways have been cleared of snow following a storm, any water left on the roadways may freeze, resulting in a clear sheet of ice, also known as black ice.
• Know the signs of frostbite and hypothermia.

Residents are also asked to assist firefighters by clearing snow away from fire hydrants during and after the storm. Snow should be cleared 3-5 feet all around the hydrant so firefighters have enough room to connect a hose.