Danbury Mayor Urges Residents to Prep For Snowstorm

Crews are preparing for a blizzard; warming shelters are open, and residents are urged to sign up for alerts.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Danbury Mayor Roberto Alves announced that the city has declared a Level 2 Snow Emergency ahead of a winter storm expected to bring significant snowfall from Sunday, February 22, through Monday, February 23. Crews are preparing plows and equipment, the health department is planning for potential community impacts, and emergency management officials are communicating with state and utility partners. Residents are urged to prepare for a parking ban, with free parking available at certain garages, and to travel only if necessary.

Why it matters

Danbury is preparing for a potentially severe winter storm that could impact public safety and transportation in the area. The mayor's proactive measures to coordinate emergency response and provide resources for residents demonstrate the city's commitment to ensuring the community is prepared and supported during the storm.

The details

Danbury Mayor Roberto Alves said city officials are preparing for a significant winter storm expected to begin affecting the region on Sunday afternoon through Monday, with a blizzard warning in effect. Alves said he met with the city's emergency management team, public works, police, fire, and health department to coordinate response efforts. DPW crews are preparing plows and equipment, the health department is planning for potential community impacts, and emergency management officials are communicating with state and utility partners. Alves urged residents to prepare for a parking ban as conditions continue to be monitored.

  • The City of Danbury has declared a Level 2 Snow Emergency effective at 8 a.m. on Sunday, February 22.
  • Parking is prohibited on all city roads beginning Sunday at 10 a.m.
  • Free parking will be available starting at midnight at the Bardo and Patriot garages, and residents may park on floors one and two of the Danbury Fair Mall garage.
  • The free parking period will remain in effect through 4 p.m. on Monday, February 23.
  • Danbury's pro indoor soccer team, Spice City FC, has postponed its game on Sunday, and classes at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury are canceled on Monday.

The players

Roberto Alves

The mayor of Danbury, Connecticut, who announced the city's preparations for the upcoming winter storm.

Danbury Public Works Department

The city department responsible for preparing plows and equipment in advance of the snowstorm.

Danbury Emergency Management Team

The city's emergency management team that is coordinating response efforts with various city departments and partners.

Danbury Health Department

The city's health department that is planning for potential community impacts from the winter storm.

Spice City FC

Danbury's pro indoor soccer team that has postponed its game on Sunday due to the storm.

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What they’re saying

“'Coordinated preparations are already underway,'”

— Roberto Alves, Mayor of Danbury (patch.com)

What’s next

A travel ban on city roads could be issued depending on snowfall totals.

The takeaway

Danbury is taking proactive measures to ensure the community is prepared and supported during the upcoming winter storm, demonstrating the city's commitment to public safety and emergency response.