SUB-ZERO WEATHER FORECAST WARRANTS ADDITIONAL CREWS AND SAFETY MEASURES:

SUB-ZERO WEATHER FORECAST WARRANTS ADDITIONAL CREWS AND SAFETY MEASURES:

“Frigid weather is headed our way – everyone needs to be prepared, and that means looking out for your neighbors. Safety is a priority,” stated Mayor Jeff Gahan.

The White Flag/Cold Weather shelter is operating at 1902 Corydon Pike. For more information, or to volunteer to help at the White Flag Shelter, please call 812-202-6589 or visit www.soinhomeless.org

The City of New Albany and AMR Medical Transport Service will begin staffing additional medical personnel and ambulances this afternoon during the predicted extreme winter weather. The ambulances have been thoroughly examined by fleet services to ensure they are ready for the cold temperatures, and additional winter weather supplies will be stocked in all ambulances. Additionally, the vehicles may serve as emergency transportation to white flag/cold weather shelters if needed.

Additional police personnel will also be moving throughout the city helping where needed. Street Crews have begun preparing roadways for expected winter weather. Please use caution while traveling during today and tomorrow’s winter storms. Current forecasts are calling for the snow to begin around 7pm or 8pm tonight.

Please be cautious when using space heaters in your home. To help prevent pipes freezing in your home, run a small drip of water on faucets and open cabinets.