A big winter storm is affecting Lockport and is anticipated to proceed by means of tomorrow at 7pm. Heavy snow, sturdy winds, freezing temperatures, blowing/drifting snow, and near-zero visibility are anticipated. Travel situations will proceed to deteriorate all through the evening and turn out to be extra hazardous. The City of Lockport urges everybody to organize and keep away from journey until completely mandatory.
TRAVEL ADVISORY
- Travel is strongly discouraged. If you possibly can, keep residence till situations enhance and roads are plowed.
- If journey is crucial, use excessive warning, enable additional time, and warn others of your route and anticipated arrival time.
- Expect highway closures, delays, diminished speeds, and restricted visibility. Avoid facet streets and again roads that will not be plowed.
- Watch for emergency car exercise and obey non permanent highway closures and detours.
IF YOU MUST DRIVE
- Use predominant routes and keep on plowed roads when potential.
- Reduce pace, enhance following distance (3–4 instances regular), keep away from sudden braking.
- Keep headlights on low-beam in blowing snow.
- Do not use cruise management on slippery roads.
- Carry a totally charged cellphone and automotive charger; inform somebody your journey plans.
VEHICLE EMERGENCY KIT (minimal)
- Warm blanket or sleeping bag, additional heat clothes, hat, gloves
- Nonperishable snacks and water
- Flashlight and additional batteries or energy financial institution
- Shovel, ice scraper, tow strap, jumper cables
- Sand, salt or cat litter for traction
- First-aid package, whistle, high-visibility vest
- Brightly coloured fabric or emergency flares/reflector
IF YOU BECOME STRANDED
- Stay along with your car until there’s a life-threatening purpose to depart.
- Run the engine for warmth solely intermittently (10–quarter-hour every hour); clear exhaust pipe of snow to forestall carbon monoxide buildup.
- Keep a window barely open for air flow.
- Display a visual signal or name 911 if in fast hazard. Use cellphone sparingly to protect battery .
CITY SERVICES & OPERATIONS
- Public Works will prioritize main routes, emergency entry roads, and faculty bus routes first. Secondary and residential streets will comply with.
- Snow emergency routes and non permanent parking bans might be enforced as wanted to permit plowing and emergency entry. Vehicles obstructing plows could also be ticketed or towed.
- Trash/recycling assortment could also be delayed. Check metropolis bulletins for schedule adjustments.
- City operations and nonessential providers could also be modified or closed for the storm. Check the town web site or social media for updates.
POWER OUTAGES & DOWNED LINES
- Stay away from downed energy traces and deal with them as reside. Report downed traces to your utility instantly.
- If you expertise an influence outage, report it utilizing your utility’s outage system and verify their web site for updates.
- If you or others are in fast hazard from downed traces or reside wires, name 911.
CITY CONTACTS
- Emergency: 911
- Police Department (non-emergency): 716-433-7700
The City of Lockport will proceed to watch situations and submit updates to our web site and official social media channels. For life-threatening emergencies name 911. For non-emergency name 716-433-7700. Stay secure — keep away from journey if potential and verify official sources for updates.
Mayor Lombardi