A Local State of Emergency has been declared to ensure the City of Mount Vernon can respond quickly, efficiently, and with all available resources. Residents are encouraged to stay safe, remain connected, and check in on neighbors—especially seniors and those who may be vulnerable.
🚨 CODE BLUE WINTER ALERT 🚨
The City of Mount Vernon has activated Code Blue due to dangerously cold weather conditions. Warming centers and emergency services are available. Please share this information to help keep everyone safe. ❄️💙
Emergency & City Services
- 📞 Emergency: 911
- 🚓 Mount Vernon Police Department: 914-665-2500
- 🚒 Mount Vernon Fire Department: 914-665-2626
- 🔥 Heat Complaints: 914-359-1452
Warming & Medical Facilities
- 🏠 Mount Vernon Adult Resource Center
📍 22 East 1st Street - 🏥 Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital – Emergency Room
📍 12 North 7th Avenue
CMVNY Notify – Stay Informed
📲 Sign up for emergency alerts:
Text CMVNY to 888-777 to receive real-time emergency notifications, weather alerts, and public safety updates.
Please check on neighbors, seniors, and anyone who may need assistance. No one should be left outdoors in these conditions.
During the storm, residents are urged to remain indoors when conditions worsen and to use 911 for emergencies only. After the storm, use caution when walking or driving, watch for black ice, and stay away from downed power lines.
Snow Emergency Routes
Below is the current list of Snow Emergency Streets as designated by the Mount Vernon Police Department (MVPD). Vehicles parked on these streets during a snow emergency may be ticketed or towed to allow for snow removal and emergency access.
North & South Streets
- Columbus Avenue — Bronxville to 3rd Avenue (East & West Sides)
- Fulton Avenue — Parkway South to East 3rd Street (West Side)
- Fourth Avenue — 1st Street to 4th Street (East & West Sides)
- Fourth Street — 4th Street to Sanford Boulevard (West Side)
- Eleventh Avenue — Bronx Line to Scott’s Bridge (East & West Sides)
- Mount Vernon Avenue — Scott’s Bridge to Yonkers Avenue (East & West Sides)
- North Fifth Avenue — West First Street to West Lincoln Avenue (East Side)
- Gramatan Avenue — Center Street to First Street (East & West Sides)
East & West Streets
- Devonia Avenue — Gramatan Avenue to Columbus Avenue (South Side)
- Lincoln Avenue — Scott’s Bridge to Columbus Avenue (North Side)
- Lincoln Avenue — Station Place to Pelham Line (North & South Sides)
- Third Street — Complete: Warwick Avenue to New York City Line (North & South Sides)
- First Street — Fulton Avenue to Bronx Line (North & South Sides)
- Sanford Boulevard — Mundy Lane to Highland Avenue
- Fulton Avenue — West to Bronx Line (North & South Sides)
- Fulton Avenue — East to Pelham (North Side)
- Oak Street — Lincoln Avenue to Yonkers Line (South Side)
- Stevens Avenue — Lincoln Avenue to Gramatan Avenue (South Side)
- Valentine Street — North 5th Avenue to West Lincoln Avenue (North Side)
- Prospect Avenue — North 5th Avenue to North Columbus Avenue
- Prospect Avenue — North 3rd Avenue to North 5th Avenue (North & South Sides)
- Prospect Avenue — North 3rd Avenue to North Columbus Avenue (North Side)
- Fiske Place — Gramatan Avenue to North 3rd Avenue (North & South Sides)
- Grand Street — Fleetwood Avenue to Westchester Avenue (North & South Sides)
- Broad Street — Locust Street to Westchester Avenue (North & South Sides)
