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 Snow Emergency In Effect Today, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
To facilitate snow clearing operations ahead of extremely cold temperatures expected this weekend, a Snow Emergency remains in effect today. Snow Emergency even/odd parking restrictions apply to streets with parking on both sides that are not posted as Snow Routes.
- Parking is prohibited on sides of the street with odd-numbered addresses on Wed., Feb. 3, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Most streets with parking on one side only now have permanent “ODD date” or “EVEN date” signs that allow them to be plowed during Snow Emergencies. Please follow the posted signage.
Emergency sirens will sound at 7:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. on Snow Emergency days.
Visit cityofevanston.org/snow for more information. Thank you for your cooperation.
 Free parking options available
Downtown parking garages
To facilitate snow clearing operations, the City has extended free parking in downtown garages through Thurs., Feb. 4 at 11:59 p.m. Garages are located at:
- Sherman Plaza, 821 Davis St.
- Maple Avenue, 1800 Maple Ave.
- Church Street, 525 Church St.
Drivers will need to present the ticket they received upon entering the garage in order to exit for free.
AMITA Health St. Francis parking garage
AMITA Health is offering free parking in its parking garage, located at Sherman Avenue and Austin Street, through Thurs., Feb. 4.
City parking lots
The City is offering free parking in the following surface parking lots until Thurs., Feb. 4 at 8 a.m.:
- Lot 16, 800/900 Noyes St. at the CTA tracks
- Lot 24, 727 Main St.
- Lot 54, Central Street Metra Station
- Lot 27, 1621 Oak Ave.
- Lot 68, 700 block of Howard St.
- Lot 4, Central Street at Stewart Avenue (metered spaces only)
- Lot 51, 927 Noyes St. (metered spaces only)
- Lot 25, 1614 Maple Ave. (metered spaces only)
- James Park, between the west field house and the hill, as well as the south lot near the CTA tracks (NOT the Levy Center parking lot)
View a map of surface parking lots.
District 65 school parking lots
Free parking is available at all Evanston/Skokie School District 65 school parking lots through Sun., Feb. 7.
Additional street parking
Daytime parking is available on main thoroughfares posted as Snow Routes. In addition, parking meters and pay boxes will not be enforced in the following locations through Thurs., Feb. 4 at 8 a.m.:
- Custer Avenue, between Main and Washington
- Washington Street, between Chicago and Custer
- Madison Street, between Chicago and Custer
Street parking reminder
Parking meters, pay stations and mobile pay zones continue to be enforced. Download the Park Evanston mobile app.
 Be a good neighbor, shovel your sidewalks!
Don't forget to clear your sidewalks of snow and ice to allow everyone, including seniors and those with disabilities, to travel safely. As a reminder:
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Property owners and occupants are responsible for clearing sidewalks within 24 hours after any accumulation of snow or ice; paths must be at least 36 inches wide. This includes crosswalks and accessibility ramps.
- All sidewalks and walkways on multi-family properties must be cleared.
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If removing the snow is not possible, use salt or sand to eliminate the hazard.
- Clear snow from around trash and recycling containers
- Adopt a fire hydrant. Clear snow so that first responders can see and access it in the event of an emergency.
Get assistance: The Snow Shoveling Assistance Program connects senior and disabled residents with volunteers who are willing to provide snow shoveling services.
 Clear snow from trash and recycling containers
Trash and recycling collections will continue this week; however, pickups will be impacted by the snow, and some collections may be delayed.
Help us stay on schedule: Please clear the area around your trash and recycling container. Crews won't be able to empty your containers if they can't access them. Thank you for your cooperation!
WINtering together
 Review these helpful winter reminders. (Watch video in Spanish.)
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