Baltimore remains under State of Emergency as snow and ice linger through weekend

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Baltimore remains under a State of Emergency due to heavy snow, ice accumulation, and freezing temperatures expected throughout the weekend, officials announced.

Mayor Scott’s office stated that the city is under a 24/7 evacuation operation to remove ice and has mobilized volunteers and partner organizations to clear snow and ice from critical areas.

“Since the storm began, the City of Baltimore has received 8,225 service requests for snow/icy conditions. The city has closed 6,606 of these requests and will continue working to close remaining SRs as quickly as possible. The administration is continuing to ask residents to be patient as we work through these requests,” the Mayor’s office said in a press release.

Additionally, the Baltimore region will be under a Cold Weather Advisory beginning this evening until 11:00 a.m. tomorrow.

Residents are encouraged to use caution when traveling outdoors, be mindful of secondary heating sources, keep pets indoors whenever possible, and regularly check on elderly family members, friends, and neighbors.

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Recreation and Parks

Tomorrow from 10:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m., the following Baltimore City Recreation and Parks (BCRP) locations will be open:

• Middle Branch Fitness and Wellness Center at 201 Reedbird Ave., Baltimore, MD 21225
• C.C. Jackson Rec Center at 4910 Park Heights Ave., Baltimore, MD 21215
• Cahill Performing Arts Center at 4001 Clifton Ave., Baltimore, MD 21216
• Rita Church Community Center at2101 St. Lo Dr., Baltimore, MD 21213

Solid Waste Operations Service Updates

Furthermore, the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) has implemented a temporary shift in trash and recycling operations. Service updates include:

• Trash collection is not occurring via alleys. Residents are asked to place their trash cans at the ends of the alleys or at the front of their residences.
• Tuesday pickup, which was rescheduled, will occur tomorrow Saturday, January 31st as if it was holiday. This temporary collection approach allows DPW to focus operational resources on removing as much trash as possible during severe winter conditions.
• Residents are encouraged to work together with neighbors, especially those who may need assistance moving trash, to help keep neighborhoods clean and accessible. Residents are also asked to avoid blocking alleys to ensure emergency vehicles, neighbors, and service crews can pass safely.
• If a trash pickup is missed, residents should call 311 to notify the City, and DPW crews will return to remove the trash. The DPW will continue to provide real-time updates and service alerts via official communication channels.

Code Purple Extension & Warming Centers

The Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services extended the Code Purple winter shelter activation until 9:00 a.m. this Sunday, February 1st.

The following Continuum of Care providers will operate as warming centers for people experiencing homelessness:

• My Sister’s Place Women’s Center – (Women and Children Only) located 17 W. Franklin St., Baltimore, MD 21201 — Daily, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Weinberg Housing & Resource Center (WHRC) 620 Fallsway, Baltimore, MD 21202 — Daily, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Stay informed about Baltimore City by visiting the official City of Baltimore website.