1/6 Updates:

• City Hall will be open from Noon-3pm on Monday 1/6
• Health Dept. facilities will be closed Monday 1/6
• Recreation Centers will be closed Monday 1/6 with the exception of the OTR Emergency Warming Shelter. All other rec centers will open at noon on Tuesday 1/7.
• The Streetcar is running service on time every 12-15 minutes

The City of Cincinnati is prepared to respond to snowfall and below freezing temperatures forecast for our area this weekend and into next week.

Clearing the Roads

The Department of Public Services (DPS) is taking proactive measures to ensure the safety and accessibility of roadways during the upcoming winter weather event.  Starting Saturday evening, crews will begin pretreating roadways.  To effectively manage the winter conditions, they will work in 12-hour shifts beginning Sunday morning and throughout the duration of the winter event.

The City has stockpiled 27,000 tons of salt and 48,000 gallons of salt brine to aid in the effort.  With more than 100 snowplow drivers ready to treat, plow, and clear the roads, we aim to have City streets passable 24 hours after the last snowfall. 

Drivers are reminded to exercise caution on the roads. Snow, ice, and slush create dangerous driving conditions, especially on bridges and hills and in tunnels and underpasses. Additionally, drivers should give snowplow operators plenty of room to work safely on the roads.

When wintry weather begins, the Office of Performance and Data Analytics (OPDA) activates the City’s Snowplow Tracker, which allows users to view snowplow routes and cleared streets in real time.

The City of Cincinnati follows the Snow Emergency levels issued by the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office:

• Level I Snow Alert: Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow.
• Level II Snow Advisory: Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Only those who feel it is necessary to drive should be out on the roadways. Contact your employer to see if you should report to work.
•  Level III Snow Emergency: All Municipal, Township, County and State roadways are closed to non-emergency personnel. No one should be out during these conditions unless it is absolutely necessary to travel. Those traveling on the roadways may subject themselves to arrest.

 

Warming Centers

January 6th-10th the City is activating a daytime cold weather shelter at the Over-the-Rhine Recreation Center (1715 Republic St).

The activation includes:

• Expanded hours Monday from 10am-6:45pm (Winter Shelter at Shelterhouse is extending hours to 10am that morning)
• Expanded hours Tuesday-Friday from 6:15am – 6:45pm
• Metro bus transportation to/from the overnight Winter Shelter at 411 Gest Street
• Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks
•  Behavioral health services if needed
• Non-emergent health services if needed
• Blankets, hats, and scarves
• Pet services for people experiencing homelessness with their pets

Additionally, starting Monday, all Cincinnati Recreation Commission rec centers will operate as warming shelters during normal business hours, regardless of CRC membership. For a list of rec centers and hours, visit the CRC website.

 

Report Problems with 311Cincy

In an emergency, call 911. For non-emergency problems and customer service needs, use 311Cincy, the City of Cincinnati’s one-stop customer service portal.

Call 311, visit 311Cincy.com, or use the 311Cincy app.

 

Know the Signs of Hypothermia

Signs and symptoms of hypothermia include confusion, slurred speech, trouble with coordination, slowed response time, sleepiness, and shivering. Frostbite, which may accompany hypothermia, is characterized by areas of the body becoming dusky, dark, waxy, or blanched after extended exposure to severe cold. Frostbitten areas may feel numb or prickly to the frostbitten person.

These conditions require quick medical evaluation and attention. If you, someone you know, or someone you encounter develops signs or symptoms of hypothermia or frostbite, call 911.

 

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