Greenbelt Advises Residents to Move Cars, Warming Centers Ahead of Weekend Snowstorm

A City of Greenbelt public notice posted Jan. 22 urged residents to move vehicles off city streets and take warming-center options as a snowstorm expected in the Jan. 24–26 window could affect trash and recycling pickup and other city services. The advisory is intended to help plow crews reach curb lines, reduce stranded vehicles, and limit interruptions to essential services during the active storm period.

The notice listed the Greenbelt Police Station as a warming location and included a direct link to Prince George’s County warming-center resources so residents can find additional sites across the county. It also reminded residents to sign up for Alert Prince George’s to receive emergency updates by text, phone, or email. Contact numbers for emergencies and non-emergencies were included in the posting for residents needing immediate assistance or city guidance.

Operational impacts highlighted in the notice included possible delays or cancellations of trash and recycling pickup, adjustments to municipal services, and the potential for hazardous travel. Moving cars off the street helps plows clear lanes and keeps secondary streets passable. For neighborhoods with narrow streets or on-street parking, the city’s request is particularly important to prevent blocked plow access and reduced maneuvering room for public-safety vehicles.

The advisory also contained winter-safety guidance covering extreme-cold precautions, safe generator operation, and measures to protect pets during prolonged cold. Generator safety recommendations are particularly important for households that may use portable generators during power outages; improper use can increase the risk of carbon-monoxide poisoning and electrical hazards. The city emphasized protecting vulnerable residents and animals who may be exposed to temperatures that can cause hypothermia or frostbite.

Prince George’s County warming-center resources can help residents without reliable home heating or those who lose power, and the Greenbelt Police Station location gives a nearby option for residents within city limits. Signing up for Alert Prince George’s ensures residents receive timely notices about service changes, warming-center openings, and public-safety instructions as conditions change.

For Greenbelt residents, the immediate steps are clear: move vehicles off streets to enable plowing, check warming-center locations if heat or power becomes an issue, and enroll in Alert Prince George’s for updates. City guidance and county resources aim to limit disruptions through Jan. 26, and residents should monitor official channels for further instructions as the storm progresses.