Due to winter storm conditions Providence Public Schools and afterschool activities are canceled for March 14, 2017. Recreation Centers will also be closed tomorrow. There will be a citywide parking ban beginning at 12:01AM on March 14th overnight, which will remain in effect until further notice. Residents with overnight parking passes are advised that they cannot park on the street during the duration of the citywide parking ban. All vehicles parked on the street in violation of the citywide parking ban will be ticketed and towed to ensure that roadways can be plowed properly. The Department of Public Works has prepared all equipment and personnel to respond to the storm and will be pretreating the roads prior to snow fall tomorrow. To report a non-emergency issue, download the PVD311 application on the Apple Store or Google Play or call 3-1-1 during business hours which will be extended to 8:00PM on March 14th. The Mayor’s Center for City Services will also open early on March 15th, at 7:30AM for anyone who needs assistance after the storm. To receive up-to-the-minute alerts and updates, residents are encouraged to register for the CodeRED emergency notification system by visiting: https://www.providenceri.com/PEMA/codered Residents experiencing power outages should contact National Grid at 800-322-3223. Individuals are warned never to touch downed power lines and report downed lines to National Grid. In the event of an emergency, dial 911.