Columbus Braces for Massive Snowstorm, Declares Snow Emergency

Columbus Braces for Massive Snowstorm, Declares Snow EmergencyColumbus Braces for Massive Snowstorm, Declares Snow Emergency The City of Columbus, Ohio is bracing for a major snowstorm that is expected to bring up to two feet of snow to the region. As a result, the city has declared a snow emergency, which will go into effect at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 24th. During a snow emergency, all city streets must be cleared of parked vehicles, and residents are asked to avoid traveling if possible. The city will be implementing a number of measures to deal with the storm, including: * Plowing and salting streets: The city has deployed a fleet of snow plows and salt trucks to clear streets and make them safe for travel. * Opening warming centers: The city will open a number of warming centers throughout the city where residents can go to get out of the cold and access food and water. * Suspending trash and recycling pickup: Trash and recycling pickup will be suspended on Wednesday, January 25th. Residents are asked to hold their trash and recycling until pickup resumes. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Columbus area, which is in effect from 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 24th to 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 26th. Residents are urged to take precautions and stay informed about the storm. For more information about the snowstorm and the city’s response, please visit the city’s website at www.columbus.gov.