Denver City Government to Close at 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8

Denver City Government to Close at 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8

Published on November 08, 2024

Denver City Government to Close at 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8 Due to Inclement Weather

DENVER - Due to inclement weather today, Nov. 8, 2024, the City and County of Denver offices, including the Denver Public Library and Recreation Centers, will close at 1 p.m. Glenarm Recreation Center at 2800 Glenarm Pl. will remain open until 7 p.m. and will continue to act as a daytime warming center.

Essential services such as public safety, emergency response, snow removal, and traffic operations will continue as scheduled. 311 will operate regular hour 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Please contact the Denver District Courts and Denver County Courts for additional information on their operations schedule.

Denver International Airport is open. Passengers are encouraged to check their flight status before leaving for the airport with their airline or on www.flydenver.com.

Cold Weather Shelter will be activated through this Saturday morning. 24/7 shelter is available through 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9 at the Stone Creek shelter (former Best Western hotel), 4595 Quebec St. and at city facilities located at 2601 W. 7^th Ave., and 375 S. Zuni St.

Individuals in need of shelter are encouraged to go to the city's "front door" shelter access points (denvergov.org/findshelter), which have also expanded capacity for the cold weather. Front door shelters include:

• For individual men - Denver Rescue Mission Lawrence Street Community Center, 2222 Lawrence St.
• For individual women - Samaritan House, 2301 Lawrence St.
• For youth ages 15-20 - Urban Peak, 1630 S. Acoma St.
• Families in need of shelter should call the Connection Center at 303-295-3366.

For more information about shelter access, visit denvergov.org/findshelter.

Storm Travel and Safety Tips

• Driving If driving, please go slowly, leave ample stopping distance, and approach intersections cautiously. Treat any dark or flashing red traffic signals as four-way stops.
• Biking: Cyclists should be prepared for shared-lane conditions and may consider alternate transport options based on conditions. Use appropriate winter tires if riding. Protected bikeways will be cleared regularly, though snow accumulation may delay maintenance.

Snow and Tree Safety

• Tree Snow Removal: Remove snow from trees with a broom if they are free of utility lines. Avoid shaking branches too vigorously to prevent breakage.
• Downed Trees: For emergency tree removal to clear streets, call 311. Property owners are responsible for clearing debris from trees on their property and adjacent public right-of-way areas.

Tree Branch Disposal

• Residential Trash Collection: Residents may set out up to 10 bundles of branches (max 4 inches in diameter, 4 feet long, and 50 lbs per bundle) on their large item pickup day.
• Recycling Drop-off: Branches can also be dropped off at the Cherry Creek Recycling Center. Visit: https://denvergov.org/recycling for hours.

Power Lines

• Avoid downed power lines and report them to Xcel Energy at 1-800-895-1999. If a power line is in contact with a tree or other object, call 911.

Sidewalk Snow Removal

• Property owners are required to clear sidewalks for safe access, including ADA ramps and bus stops.
• Businesses must clear sidewalks immediately after snowfall, while residences have until the next day.
• Un-shoveled sidewalks may lead to fines. Report un-shoveled sidewalks to Denver 311.

Visit www.denvergov.org/snow for any additional updates.

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