Metro Public Works Director Vanessa Burns stated the Public Works crew labored by means of the night time and salted the roads. This morning the roads had been in nice situation.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — In a reside stream Friday, Mayor Greg Fischer and others shared some security ideas with Louisville.
Fischer warned of snow squalls in the city, which he stated are scattered snow bursts which have fast accumulation in focused areas. They do restrict visibility so he warned drivers to watch out whereas driving.
He stated to name LG&E if there are any energy outages within the space. The quantity is (502)-589-1444 or you possibly can report it online.
Round 5:30 p.m. the Nationwide Climate Service stated town was underneath a snow squall warning till 6:15 p.m.
Emergency Companies Director Jody Meiman additionally spoke on finest practices of what to maintain in your automotive and learn how to keep secure throughout winter climate.
Stuff that must be in winter emergency kits consists of jumper cables, a shovel, flashlight, heat garments, blankets, snacks and bottled water.
He additionally stated to permit further time to get to your vacation spot given the snowy climate and to inform folks the place you’re going and leaving from.
Metro Public Works Director Vanessa Burns stated the Public Works crew labored by means of the night time on Thursday and salted the roads.
Fischer stated this morning the roads appeared like they had been in good situation.
Burns stated the crew can be out once more tonight treating the streets whereas the Kentucky Cupboard of Transportation’s street crews goal the interstates.
“Climate can change at a second’s discover,” Burns stated.
Fischer ended the stream by mentioning the early Jefferson County Public Schools dismissal and learn how to know if hills are prepared for sledding.
“Children wish to know, and I might say older children, adults, wish to know if they will go sledding in our parks,” stated Fischer.
Designated sledding hills are open from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. when there may be sufficient snow on the bottom to guard the slopes. The hills are in:
Fischer stated Louisville is underneath “Operation White Flag” and all houseless individuals who want shelter can go to certainly one of three places:
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