Emergency Snow Parking Ban Implemented In Shaker Heights

SHAKER HEIGHTS, OH — With Shaker Heights under a winter storm warning, municipal leaders are issuing a citywide emergency snow parking ban.

The ban goes into effect at 7 p.m. Wednesday and will remain in place through 4 p.m. Friday. All parking on city streets will be banned during that time. Cars violating the ban could be ticketed and towed.

Snowplow crews will be working "around the clock" during the storm, city officials said. Main streets will be crews' first priority, followed by plowing and salting secondary roads and intersections.

"Keep in mind that our crews will be working 12 to 14 hours shifts under stressful conditions to do their best to keep up with the anticipated snowfall. We urge residents to stay off city roads during this storm," city officials said in a statement.

Warming Centers Available

With temperatures expected to fall precipitously from Wednesday night into Thursday, Shaker Heights is opening a warming center. Residents in need can call 911 to contact the Shaker Heights Fire Department. First responders will then provide a warm shelter.

Thursday's high is expected to be 26 degrees, with an overnight low of 14. Friday's projected high is 19 degrees, with a possible overnight low of 5.

Closures

Shaker Heights officials announced City Hall and the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Community Building will be closed Thursday. City staff will be available by phone or email.

Thornton Park will be closed and all activities rescheduled. All recreation programs through the city will also be canceled Thursday.