As a result of the anticipated severe weather system, the City has instituted a parking ban on all

residential City streets beginning Tuesday, February 1, at 3:00 p.m. to coincide with the

commencement of the blizzard warning. The parking ban will expire 24 hours after the blizzard

warning expires, which is currently slated for Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. Motorists should exercise

extreme caution and avoid driving if possible. Those who do drive should stay at least 50 feet

behind snow plows and other emergency vehicles.

Due to the possibility of high winds and excessive snowfall, residents may experience power

interruptions during and after the weather event. Please call ComEd at (800) 334-7661 for more

information if you do experience a power interruption.  Note this number now, in case you need it later!

On Monday, the Department of Public Works began pre-treating City streets for the

anticipated snowfall to occur during the evening hours. The City is fully prepared with salt and

other supplies to handle this storm event. Presently, the City is operating under established snow

plowing procedures. The City has established 10 plow routes to ensure main arterials are

plowed. Residential sidewalks will be addressed as the storm subsides. If the rate of snowfall is

excessive, crews will convene a tandem team of plows to address the main routes, with

additional trucks committed to the primary routes and moving to secondary routes as resources

allow. Residents are reminded that roadways may be snow-covered throughout the storm, and

are encouraged not to use roadways until the storm ends.

As with any snowfall event, residents are reminded that when plows remove snow from

roadways, snow may deposit on parkways and driveway aprons. Residents are responsible for

removing deposited snow from these areas.

The Department of Public Works is focused on clearing snow from the public streets, eventually

along the full width of the street, so that melting snow can drain properly. Residents are asked to

remind private plowing services that it is illegal to deposit snow on roadways and the

community's cooperation is appreciated in order to keep roads clear.

For more information, please refer to the City's 2011 Snow and Ice Control Manual:

http://www.cityhpil.com/pdf/SNOWANDICECONTROLMANUAL2010-2011.pdf

For updated storm information, please visit the City's website at www.cityhpil.com or Cable

Channel 10, which will be updated as new information becomes available. Residents may also

contact the Snow Operations Call Center at City Hall on Wednesday, February 2, from 7:00 a.m.

through 10:00 p.m. at (847) 432-0800. As always, please call 911 with an imminent life safety

matter.

The National Weather Service has also issued a Lakefront Flood Warning beginning Tuesday at

6:00 p.m. through Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. As wind gusts have the potential to reach 60 mph,

strong winds can result in waves building to 14 to 18 feet, with the potential to reach 25 feet. As

a result, the City has closed access indefinitely to the Central Beach due to projections for high

waves.

PACE Bus will operate as scheduled to the best of its ability given the weather conditions. The

City has cancelled the Senior Connector on Wednesday, February 2, due to forecasted driving

conditions. Residents are encouraged to utilize public transportation to the extent possible.

Crews will maintain access to lots and platforms.

With regard to City meetings and programming, the following schedule will take effect:

- Cancelled: Plan Commission, Tuesday, February 1, at 7:30 p.m., City Hall

- Cancelled: Housing Commission, Wednesday, February 2, at 6:30 p.m., City Hall

- Cancelled: Ravinia Business District Alliance, Thursday, February 3, at 8:00 a.m., City

Hall

- Cancelled: Zoning Board of Appeals, Thursday, February 3, at 7:30 p.m., City Hall

- The Senior Center will be closed Wednesday, February 2, and until Noon on Thursday,

February 3

- The Youth Center will be closed Tuesday, February 1, and Wednesday, February 2

Veolia Environmental Services has suspended operations on Wednesday, February 2. As a

result, the City's refuse and recycling collection schedule will be pushed back one day.

Residents with Thursday collection will be serviced on Friday and those with Friday collection

will be serviced Saturday. Residents may contact Veolia directly at (847) 272-4145 for more

information. Additionally, residents with curbside refuse and recycling collection are reminded

to place containers on individual driveways and not on City streets in order to allow plows to

effectively remove snow.

Additionally, Waste Management has suspended operations on Wednesday, February 2.

Commercial properties that have Wednesday collection will be serviced Thursday; Thursday

collection will be serviced Friday; and Friday collection will be serviced Saturday. For more

information, please contact Waste Management at (800) 796-9696.

AT&T: (800) 225-5288

Comcast: (866) 594-1234

ComEd: (800) 334-7661

NorthShore Gas: (866) 556-6004

Veolia: (847) 272-4145

Waste Management: (800) 796-9696