The National Weather Service has declared a winter storm warning from 7 p.m. Tuesday through noon Wednesday. Another half-inch of snow is predicted through Wednesday evening.
Lexington police chief Lawrence Weathers says to stay inside as much as possible.
“I want to highly discourage anyone from walking during a winter storm. Cold temperatures, snow and ice, unclear sidewalks and slick roadways create many hazards for pedestrians. There is no real safe way to do it,” Weathers said.
If driving is necessary, it’s recommended to clean your car’s rooftop, windshield and mirrors.
It’s also recommended to slow down and allow more distance between cars, and to keep an emergency kit on hand.
Lexington Director of Streets and Roads Rob Allen says they’re looking for reports of damage caused by flooding or winter weather in the meantime through an online survey.
“This helps us determine how much damage was caused by the weather, and it’s really simple and easy to use. You can complete this entire survey from your smartphone in just a few minutes,” Allen said.
That survey is available here. It asks for an address, contact info, whether or not you have home insurance and a short description of the weather beginning Saturday, Feb. 15.
The Office of Homelessness Prevention and Intervention is also running its winter weather plan. Teams are working to find unsheltered individuals to give them shelter or winter supplies.
Those in need of shelter can apply for Lexington’s winter shelter program by calling the 211 hotline, as openings become available.
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