LARGE WINTER STORM EXPECTED, SIGNIFICANT ACCUMULATION

LARGE WINTER STORM EXPECTED, SIGNIFICANT ACCUMULATION

The National Weather Service is predicting lots of snowfall and icy conditions over the next several days, with snowfall accumulation ranging from 6 to 12 inches. The first wave of snowfall is expected this evening around 10PM, with a second wave of snow expected late Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning.

City crews have been working to clear the previous snowfall from roadways and neighborhoods, and will continue preparing for the expected snowfall. During the winter storm both heavy snowfall and freezing rain are predicted, and motorists are encouraged to stay off the roads if possible to give plow drivers plenty of room to safely clear ice and snow.

CITY OPERATIONS CONTINUE WORKING TO CLEAR SNOW AND ICE

City operations will continue working to make roads and pathways safe for both drivers and pedestrians. Multiple crews have been deployed tonight and crews will continue through the Presidents’ Day Holiday and throughout the week. Please be mindful and aware of many city departments that will be working on roadways and paths, including the Police, Fire Department, Flood Control Department, Street Department, Parks Department, and others.

“I’d like to encourage everyone to enjoy the upcoming snow, but be safe,” stated Mayor Jeff Gahan.  “Parks Department and Flood Control crews will work on clearing pathways in our parks for residents to enjoy, and City Operations will be at work clearing and salting roadways to make the roads safer. However, forecasts call for snow throughout much of the week, so please give our drivers a chance to do their work by staying off the roads as much as possible.”

VULNERABLE RESIDENTS

If you or someone you know may need housing assistance during this time, please call the following numbers for assistance:

Homeless Coalition of Southern Indiana: (812) 913-5173 or (812) 913-5278

New Albany Trustee’s Office: (812) 948-5498

The New Albany Trustee’s Office also has utility payment assistance options.

UTILITIES

More rounds of heavy snow and ice are expected from the incoming storm, so tree limbs and trees could be in danger of affecting power lines. Please be cautious of downed wires around fallen trees, and please stay away from any fallen lines.  

PETS

Please be considerate to pets, and bring them inside if possible during the winter storm. If you are unable to do so, please make sure they have proper shelter that is insulated, to replace water bowls often, and/or replace frozen water.