SNOW EMERGENCY TONIGHT, January 29, 2019

To assist the Street Department in their plowing and cleanup efforts, the Watertown Police Department has declared a SNOW EMERGENCY for the Central City Snow Removal Area beginning at 11:00 p.m. tonight, January 29, 2019.  Snow removal and cleanup operations will be continuing in the business district of the City this evening.  Parking will be permitted on city streets outside of the Central City Snow Removal Area. 

During the extended Snow Emergency, parking on city streets and alleys in the Central City Snow Removal Area will be banned between 11:00 p.m. tonight until 7:00 a.m. tomorrow morning, January 30, 2019. 

Residents living in the Central Snow Emergency Area who have no off-street parking available are encouraged to utilize municipal parking lots or make arrangements with neighbors, relatives or friends to avoid a potential $50.00 citation.  In addition, any vehicle that has been ticketed and remains parked at the same location for 24 or more hours afterward may be towed at the owner's expense. 

Citizens are encouraged to monitor the Watertown Police Department web site at:  www.watertownpolice.com or search for us on Facebook at Watertown WI Police Department for current snow alerts and notifications.  Citizens with questions regarding the snow emergency may also call the Watertown Police Department at 261-6660.