
Winter Weather Update January 6, 2017
Shelby County Office of Preparedness
Mark H. Luttrell, Jr., Mayor
Dale Lane, Director
Operations Command Center
(901) 222-6700
1075 Mullins Station Road, Suite 113, Memphis, Tennessee 38134
www.staysafeshelby.us
Steve Shular, Public Affairs Officer
Steve.shular@shelbycountytn.gov
Cell (901) 359.5117
January 6, 2017
4:30 a.m.
Winter Weather Morning Update
Winter Weather Advisory continues through 6 p.m.
1 to 2 inches of snow expected
Today’s high will be in the 20s, the low tonight will be in the teens
Travel and Roads
Traffic-No major disruptions
Leave early for your destination
Salt and sand trucks are giving priority to heavier traveled roads
Cold Temperatures Will Linger Through the Weekend
Bitter cold temperatures through Sunday
Check on those who live alone, especially the elderly and disabled
Wear layers of clothes if you have to be out
Memphis Area Transit Authority
Bus routes are operating on a normal schedule
Memphis Light, Gas and Water
No significant power outages
Call MLGW (901) 544-6500 to report outages
Fire Department/Emergency Medical Services
Place space heaters at least three (3) feet from furniture and clothes
Vent generators outside, away from garages
Never use charcoal grills indoors
Plan ahead for driving on snow
Have a full tank of gas
Check windshield wipers and the wiper fluid level
Make sure defrosters are working and have ice-melt spray for car windows
As you travel
Keep headlights on (even during daylight hours)
Drive slowly, especially when crossing bridges and overpasses
Use lower gears to increase traction and do not use cruise control
Leave two to three car lengths between you and other motorists
If you skid, remove your foot from the accelerator
Stay informed
Shelby County Office of Preparedness HLS/EMA Facebook Group, www.staysafeshelby.us Twitter@SCOP_HLS_EMA or call (901) 222-6700
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