Official City Notice: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Service Updates and Weather Advisories

Notice: Martin Luther King Jr. Day City Hall Closures

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the City of Cleveland has announced that all City Hall offices and administrative facilities are closed today, Monday, January 19, 2026. This closure includes all municipal courts and department headquarters. Normal business hours and city services will resume on Tuesday, January 20. Residents are encouraged to use the 311 portal for non-emergency service requests during the holiday closure.

• Cleveland City Council: There are no committee meetings or full council sessions scheduled for today. The next regular proceedings are set to begin later this week, including a Transportation and Mobility Committee hearing on Wednesday, January 21, to discuss the future of the Burke Lakefront Airport.
• MLK Day Activities: While administrative offices are closed, the city is supporting various free local attractions and commemorative events held across the metro area to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Public Service Announcement: Waste Collection Schedule Changes

The Division of Waste Collection and Recycling has issued an updated schedule for the week of January 19 due to the holiday and recent inclement weather impacts. Residents should be aware of the following adjustments to their waste and recycling services:

• Holiday Delay: Trash and recycling collection will be delayed by one day for all residents following the Monday holiday. If your normal pickup day is Monday, it will occur on Tuesday; Tuesday collections will move to Wednesday, and so on through Saturday, January 24.
• Weather-Related Backlog: Due to severe weather conditions over the preceding weekend, some residents may experience additional service interruptions. The City advises residents to secure their bins against high winds and keep waste off the curbside until their rescheduled pickup date to ensure safe passage for snow removal crews.

Weather Alert: Extreme Cold and Public Health Advisory

A regional Cold Weather Alert has been issued for January 19, 2026, as temperatures are expected to drop into the single digits. Residents are advised to take the following precautions:

• Utility Advisory: PJM Interconnection and Cleveland Public Power have placed generation owners on alert to ensure grid stability during the cold snap. While no rolling outages are expected, residents should report any localized power issues immediately.
• Health Warning: The Cleveland Department of Public Health and local medical experts have issued an advisory regarding a significant rise in influenza cases, specifically the 'subclade K' (H3N2) strain. This strain is reported to be more contagious and severe than previous seasonal variants. Health officials recommend that high-risk individuals—including the elderly and those with compromised immune systems—contact their physicians immediately if they develop symptoms such as high fever, chills, or persistent cough.

Transportation and Public Meeting Notices

Commuters and community members should note the following updates to local infrastructure and public schedules:

• GCRTA Service: The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority is operating on a holiday schedule today. Riders should expect longer intervals between trains and buses on most major lines.
• Urban Forestry Commission: The Commission’s Winter 2026 Public Meeting, originally scheduled for earlier this month, has been officially moved to Tuesday, January 27, 2026. The meeting will be held in Room 514 of City Hall and will be broadcast on TV20.