After storm, Larchmont police, fire and DPW report continuous snow operations and urge safety steps

Larchmont public-safety officials on Feb. 23 described an active response to a severe late-winter storm and urged residents to take specific precautions.

Lieutenant Paprotta of the police department thanked residents for staying off roadways during the village's second significant snowstorm of the season, saying their cooperation allowed DPW to clear streets.

Administrator Katzen said DPW crews had been working "out for the past 24 hours plus" to clear snow and would resume early the next morning; the village will communicate any parking or regulation changes through email, its website and social media under an ongoing state of emergency.

Fire Chief Valentine outlined responses to multiple cold-weather emergencies, including electrical fires tied to compromised wiring, a mutual-aid roof fire related to thawing pipes, and numerous burst-pipe incidents. He urged residents to take precautions: "We do strongly encourage residents to take the appropriate precautions to prevent frozen pipes," and asked homeowners and business owners to keep exterior vents for dryers, furnaces and hot water heaters clear of snow and debris to reduce carbon monoxide risk. He also asked residents to "make every effort to clear snow from fire hydrants" so crews can access them quickly.

Trustees and the mayor echoed thanks to police, fire and DPW staff for extended efforts during trying conditions.

The board did not record public safety actions beyond advisories; officials emphasized communication of any changes to parking or emergency regulations via village channels.