• 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
