Preparations are already underway in Stamford for what is expected to be a massive snowstorm on Sunday.

Mayor Caroline Simmons has declared a snow emergency, which goes into effect at 8 a.m. Saturday.

City officials had their planning meeting Thursday and are expecting more than 30 vehicles out on the roads once the storm starts.

They are asking residents not to park in the roads, with the downtown parking garages being open and free to help keep streets clear for plows.

Warming centers will also be open, with the heat at the PAL expected to be fixed in time.

Officials say having advance notice about the storm has been helpful.

"It's a tremendous help to be able to communicate with residents, to be able to prep vehicles, and really get in position to be able to respond," said Matthew Quiñones, Stamford's director of operations.

"We know exactly what to do, we're fully staffed, we're stocked up on fuel and salt and we've gotten out to residents which is really important," Simmons said. "We want to make sure the residents take this storm seriously."