CENTRALIA — Due to the expected snow accumulation, the city is declaring a snow emergency effective as of 6 p.m. Monday until 12 p.m. Wednesday.

A snow emergency simply means that residents should not park their vehicles on the following streets but rather park in the alley or in their driveway

Failure to comply with this request could mean that your vehicle will be towed and you will be issued an ordinance violation ticket in the amount of $150.00.

If you have any questions about the rules that govern snow emergencies, feel free to call the office of the City Manager at (618) 533-7622 or view the ordinance on the city website at cityofcentralia.org.

Central City is implementing its emergency snow route on both Route 51 north and south starting at 6 p.m. tonight and ending at noon on Wednesday. Please move your vehicles or they could be towed at owner’s expense.