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Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino has declared a snow emergency starting at 10 p.m. [1]
The governor advised residents to hunker down at home or use public transportation if traveling is necessary after the storm begins. [2]
A powerful snowstorm that paralyzed much of the East Coast Saturday is expected to topple power lines and bring snow faster than plows can keep up with it, said Gov. Deval Patrick. [3]
BOSTON (FOX25, myfoxboston) - As much as 20 inches of snow fell in parts of Massachusetts on Sunday during a storm that brought heavy winds and dangerous road conditions to the state. [4]
The Storm Center will be open during major snowstorms, hurricanes, floods or natural disasters to provide information and service to Boston residents for all storm-related problems, including plow requests, downed trees, and power outages. [...] This web site provides helpful information on storm safety, parking regulations and emergency phone numbers. [5]
Bourne, Massachusetts firefighters attempt to remove one their ambulances stuck in the snow at intersection of County Road and Barlows Landing Road Sunday (12-20-09) morning around 9:00 AM. [4]
Emergency shelters were opened on Cape Cod Saturday as emergency officials feared power outages from the powerful Nor’easter hitting the region. [2]
If a snow emergency is declared by the Mayor, then the Storm Center at City Hall opens to answer all storm related questions and requests. [5]
The severest weather is expected in southeastern Massachusetts and southern Rhode Island, where forecasters are predicting blizzard conditions, with strong winds and up to 20 inches of snow. [1]
Northeast winds gusting to 50 mph, combined with snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour, are expected to create whiteout conditions at times, the NWS said. [3]
Airport spokesman Phil Orlandella urged travelers to check with their individual airlines to see if their flights have been affected by the storm that has slammed into the eastern seaboard. [1]
12/19/2009 10pm: A Snow Emergency and Parking Ban is currently in effect. [5]
The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency has activated the State Emergency Operations Center in Framingham to provide help during the storm. [4]
“Power outages are expected throughout the Cape and Islands, with the most problems being anticipated in the Yarmouth-Harwich-Brewster area,” Barnstable County emergency manager Dave Myers said in statement. [3]
Sources:
[1] Expecting up to a foot, Boston declares snow emergency …
[2] Power Outages Expected As Storm Batters State - Boston News …
[3] More Than A Foot Of Snow Forecast In Blizzard Conditions …
[4] Mass. under weekend blizzard watch; foot of snow expected
[5] The City’s Snow Information and Advisory Program - City of Boston