Fwd: Blizzard Cleanup Update: Important Information & Next Steps
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From: City of New Haven Economic Development <mpis...@newhavenct.gov>
Date: February 23, 2026 at 7:40:11 PM EST
Subject: Blizzard Cleanup Update: Important Information & Next Steps
Reply-To: edi...@newhavenct.gov
February 23, 2026
Blizzard Cleanup Update:
Important Information & Next Steps
In less than 24 hours, New Haven was blanketed with over 16 inches of snow. From the height of the storm through recovery efforts now underway, City of New Haven crews have worked around the clock to clear streets, open critical corridors, and protect public safety.
As the work continues, we urge residents to abide by the parking ban to allow crews to continue clearing snow. The Economic Development Administration extends its sincere gratitude for their tireless work to help our city reopen safely and efficiently.
Citywide Parking Ban Remains in Effect
As a reminder, a citywide parking ban will remain in effect until further notice. To help ensure that our snowplows can quickly and efficiently clear city streets, residents are urged to abide by the parking ban. This is vital for public safety. Crews first clear routes to hospitals and ensure emergency access across the city. Once those are open, they focus on thorough snow removal on neighborhood and secondary streets. Please see the end of this email for a list of available parking garages available for free or discounted rates during the parking ban.
The parking ban mandates:
- No parking on both sides of the street on all posted snow emergency routes and in the downtown area.
- No parking within 25 feet of a fire hydrant, intersection, or bus stop.
- In residential areas, there is no parking on the odd-numbered side of the streets.
Action Required: Clear Sidewalks, Hydrants & Corners
Residents and businesses are required to remove snow and ice from:
- Sidewalks: Clear a path at least 3 feet wide to ensure safe access for people using wheelchairs, strollers, and other mobility devices.
- Fire hydrants: If a hydrant is in front of your home or business, clear it so the Fire Department can reach it quickly in an emergency.
- Street corners: Shovel corners that abut your property, including curb ramps that connect sidewalks to the street, to keep crossings safe and accessible for all.
New Haven Public Schools
New Haven Public Schools will remain closed on Tuesday, February 24.
Trash Pick-up
Garbage collection will be delayed by one day, For example, if your regular garbage collection day is on Monday, it will be picked up on Tuesday, as public works crews will be busy clearing snow.
Safety
For individuals who might need a warm and safe place to stay, a list of warming centers and shelters can be found on the city's website or by calling 2-1-1. Please check on your family, friends and neighbors who might need a helping hand. As always, please call 9-1-1- for any life-threatening emergencies.
Storm Updates
To report storm related issues, call the City’s Emergency Operations Center at 203-946-8221. For storm updates, call the Snow Line at 203-946-7669. Also consider signing up for receive automatic alerts and updates from the City of New Haven’s Emergency Notification System.
Towing During the Parking Ban
If you forgot to move your car and think it was towed from a City street, you can locate your car by searching for your plate number here. If your car was towed from private property, please call the New Haven Police Department non-emergency line at 203-946-6316 to locate your vehicle.
Parking Options During the Parking Ban
Downtown Parking Garages
The following garages are available at a flat rate of $3.00 per day. The flat rate is currently expected to be in effect until 8 a.m. Wednesday morning, February 25.
- Granite Square Garage at 690 State St.
- Temple Street Garage at 1 Temple St.
- 270 State Street Parking Garage
Yale University Parking Lots
Yale University is making the following covered parking structures available to New Haven residents effective immediately and free of charge. Please prioritize utilizing the garages listed below in order to allow for removal of snow from the university's uncovered surface lots.
Exit times will be shared after a review of storm conditions. Further information will follow once those details are confirmed.
- Amistad Garage – 10 Amistad Street. Lower floors only. No parking on the top (uncovered) floor.
- Howe Street Garage – 67 Howe Street. Lower floors only. No parking on the top (uncovered) floor.
- Prospect Sachem Garage – 200 Prospect Street. Lower floors only. No parking on the top (uncovered) floor.
- Science Park Garage – 276 Winchester Avenue (entrance on Argyle St.). No parking on the top (uncovered) floor.
- Whitney Avenue Garage – 221 Whitney Avenue. No parking on the top (uncovered) floor.
Public School Lots
Selected public school parking lots are available in addition to the options listed above. The full list is available on the city’s website here.
Thank you for your cooperation and stay safe!
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