(Michigan City, IN) - A snow emergency has been declared in Michigan City.

 

“Only first responders and city employees involved in the snow removal process should be out on the roads at this time,” said Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch.

 

Transit Director Robin Tillman said bus service is suspended for Friday because of zero visibility from high winds. Trash pick-up also has been suspended for today to allow the refuse department to assist the street department with plowing.

 

“The snow started about 10 p.m., and we’ve been experiencing high winds and limited visibility ever since. We’ve been getting probably 2-3 inches per hour and are up to about 12 inches so far with no sign of this band letting up, said Street Department Director Shong Smith.

 

Under a snow emergency, parking is prohibited on streets designated as snow routes.

 

Citizens are also required to park on the side of streets with even-numbered addresses throughout Friday, and on the side of the street with odd-numbered addresses on Saturday to accommodate snow plows.