Anne Mostue reports from the MEMA bunker in Framingham.
Massachusetts Emergency Management spokesman Peter Judge said power outages are not expected to be widespread with this storm, but people should keep electronics and phones charged just in case.
And with up to 18 inches of snow expected to accumulate in some areas, it’s important for residents to pay attention to their own city or town’s instructions, especially when it comes to parking and road access. The speed limit on the Mass Pike has been reduced to 40 miles per hour between Weston and the New York state line.
“Our pretreatment regimen began last night, we have 1,600 pieces of equipment on the roads.”
Secretary of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation Richard Davey said plowing will continue all night, when snowfall is expected to be heaviest. Morning commuters will have to wait to find out their transportation options.
“The T, we’re not anticipating any preemptive closures like we’ve done in the past. With that said, I cannot stand here and tell you that there won’t be impacts tomorrow. The extreme cold usually has significant impacts on the MBTA. But again we’ll ask folks to be mindful, check the MBTA.com.”
MEMA and other state officials are monitoring the storm on several large screens in the bunker. The governor is expected to hold a press conference at 6:15 p.m. And 400 National Guard members are on hand to help as needed.
