Updated Winter Storm Information: Updated 9 p.m., Feb. 8
A snow emergency remains in effect.
All vehicles must be removed from snow emergency routes. Vehicles parked in violation may be ticketed and towed at the owner's expense.
Please obey signs in the communities regarding parking during snow events.
The City will be strictly enforcing NO PARKING THIS SIDE OF STREET during snow events.
The City will increase enforcement activities on snow emergency routes effective immediately. These routes are at capacity for storage of existing snow. With another storm to deposit 10" to 20" of additional snow, it is imperative that these routes remain clear of parked vehicles. Vehicles parked in violation will be ticketed and possibly towed.
Please be attentive while driving. Many pedestrians are using the streets as the sidewalks continue to be cleared by individual property owners as required by the Gaithersburg City Code.
Pepco continues activities to restore power to City residents. Total without power in the County is 18,192. Estimated outage in the City is 800.
Other Winter Storm Information:
Recycling pick up has been suspended for the entire week. Pickups will resume on Saturday. There will be no "catch up" collections, set out bins on your regular pickup day after Saturday.
Cancellations for Tuesday, February 9, 2010:
- All City facilities are closed for any public activities.
- Liberal leave will be in effect for all non essential City employees.
- The Gaithersburg Community Chorus practice has been cancelled.
- The Feb. 5, 6, and 7 Arts Barn performances of "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change" are cancelled. Tickets will be refunded or rescheduled. Addional performances have been added on Saturday, Feb. 13 and Saturday, Feb. 20 at 2 p.m. Other performances may be added. Please check back for further information.
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