Travel ban in place for components of Massachusetts, governor proclaims
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People in components of Massachusetts are actually underneath a journey ban as blizzard situations proceed to hit the state on Monday, the governor introduced.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signed an government order to implement a journey ban for non-important automobiles in Bristol, Plymouth, and Barnstable counties, she mentioned at a information convention. The governor later prolonged that to additionally embody Dukes County, in line with a press release.
These are “particularly hard-hit” areas, the governor mentioned. It helps clear the way in which for important employees responding to the storm, she mentioned.
There shall be a $500 tremendous for individuals who violate the journey ban, Lt. Col. Daniel Tucker of the Massachusetts State Police mentioned.
The storm has been “really, really powerful,” as anticipated, Healey mentioned. Crews are working to clear the roads, however snow continues to be coming down, she added.
On Monday night, Healey activated 150 extra members of the state’s National Guard to assist with the response, a press release mentioned.
Even in areas the place the journey ban shouldn’t be in impact, the governor inspired folks to remain house as there have been stories of deserted vans and vehicles. Healey mentioned she has additionally requested neighboring states, akin to Vermont and New York, for extra sources to clear snow.
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