Ansonia Code Red alert posted

This is a Code Red alert from the City of Ansonia. 

The state of Connecticut is going to be impacted by a severe winter storm beginning on Friday morning and continuing into Saturday. 

Latest forecasts indicate our area will receive over one foot of snow as well as high winds. 

In preparation for this storm, the City of Ansonia is announcing the following:

--All City of Ansonia public buildings will be closed on Friday.

--There will be a parking ban on all city streets starting at noon Friday and ending at noon Sunday.  All City of Ansonia public and school parking lots will be open for off street parking.

--The City of Ansonia asks homeowners and businesses to assist in clearing snow from around fire hydrants near your properties to allow quick access to those hydrants in case of emergency.

Additionally, residents are encouraged to limit their driving on city roads during the storm to allow for emergency vehicles and road crews to perform their functions.

The City of Ansonia will send out further announcements as needed.