WATERTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT

Robert W Kaminski, Chief of Police

WINTER PARKING-SNOW EMERGENCY DECLARED

February 22nd, 2023

* * * For Immediate Release * * *

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Watertown
area until 12pm Thursday. Snow is expected in our area with total snow of 3 to 5 inches
expected.

To assist the Street Department in their plowing and cleanup efforts, the Watertown Police
Department has declared a City-Wide SNOW EMERGENCY that will go into effect at 11:00
p.m. Wednesday night, February 22nd, 2023. The Snow Emergency will run for 48 hours,
but can be cancelled earlier.

During the 48-hour period of the snow emergency parking on all city streets and alleys will
be banned between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. the following morning. Residents 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 City of Watertown Website at:

www.ci.watertown.wi.us or Watertown Police Department website at:
www.watertownpolice.com or search for us on Facebook at Watertown WI Police
Department for current snow emergencies and notifications.

Contact person: Chief Robert Kaminski

920-206-4218

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106 Jones Street • Watertown, WI 53094-0477 • Phone: 920.261.6660 • FAX: 920.261.9710