Boston Officials Preparing for Serious Winter Storm
More than 600 plows will be active this weekend, according to the Mayor's Office.
With a borderline "historic" blizzard approaching the city, Boston officials have already begun to make arrangements for snow removal, power outages and emergecy rescue. With the latest forecasts predicting 1-2 feet of snow to fall in Boston from Friday afternoon through Saturday morning, city departments are already preparing. More than 600 pieces of equipment and snowplows will be active on city streets by early Friday morning, according to the mayor's office. The Office of Emergency Management is coordinating with city agencies. NSTAR and the Weather Service, Boston Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Services have arranged for additional staffing. Police will be stationed at major intersections around the city. The Inspectional …
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