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Michael F. Easley
Governor
State of North Carolina
Office of the Governor
Governor's Press Office
State Capitol, Raleigh, NC 27603-8001
(919) 733-5612 - Toll Free 1-800-662-7005
FAX (919) 733-5166
For Release: IMMEDIATE Contact: Sherri Johnson
Date: January 28, 2005 Phone: 919/733-5612
GOV. EASLEY ADVISES CITIZENS TO BE READY FOR ANOTHER BLAST OF
WINTER WEATHER
State agencies prepared for possible icy roads and power outages
RALEIGH - Gov. Mike Easley is advising citizens to be prepared for more winter weather this weekend. Weather forecasters expect snow to begin in the western part of the state and travel east on Saturday and Sunday. The snow is expected to begin around sunrise in the Triad and Charlotte areas tomorrow, then turn to ice pellets, followed by freezing rain and finally turning to rain. The precipitation is expected to begin in the west and move east as far as I-95 with rain expected east
of I-95.
“Citizens should pay attention to local weather and road reports,” said Easley. “Roads will become slick in some areas and there could be some scattered power outages. People should prepare for the possibility of power outages and have an alternate heating source.
Three-to-five inches of snow is predicted and ice accumulation could reach one-quarter of an inch in some areas. Utility companies across the state are prepared and have crews on standby.
The N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) began pre-treating the interstates, primary roads and high-volume secondary roads today. DOT has crews ready to work throughout the weekend.
The National Guard will have 10 HUMVEE teams equally assigned to Durham and Rocky Mount to be ready to assist the Highway Patrol in case of traffic problems on I-85 and I-95. The Highway Patrol has troopers on stand-by statewide to be called out as needed.
North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM) officials will be monitoring the weather. NCEM is ready to support local government requests for assistance with shelters, generators and other supplies as needed. The American Red Cross and Salvation Army have been advised of the winter weather forecast and encouraged to have their chapters contact their local emergency management office if conditions get bad.
“The state stands ready to assist local governments with storm response if necessary,” said Easley. “Citizens should stay aware of conditions in their area and heed safety advice issued by local officials.”
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| Full Text | Michael F. Easley Governor State of North Carolina Office of the Governor Governor's Press Office State Capitol, Raleigh, NC 27603-8001 (919) 733-5612 - Toll Free 1-800-662-7005 FAX (919) 733-5166 For Release: IMMEDIATE Contact: Sherri Johnson Date: January 28, 2005 Phone: 919/733-5612 GOV. EASLEY ADVISES CITIZENS TO BE READY FOR ANOTHER BLAST OF WINTER WEATHER State agencies prepared for possible icy roads and power outages RALEIGH - Gov. Mike Easley is advising citizens to be prepared for more winter weather this weekend. Weather forecasters expect snow to begin in the western part of the state and travel east on Saturday and Sunday. The snow is expected to begin around sunrise in the Triad and Charlotte areas tomorrow, then turn to ice pellets, followed by freezing rain and finally turning to rain. The precipitation is expected to begin in the west and move east as far as I-95 with rain expected east of I-95. “Citizens should pay attention to local weather and road reports,” said Easley. “Roads will become slick in some areas and there could be some scattered power outages. People should prepare for the possibility of power outages and have an alternate heating source. Three-to-five inches of snow is predicted and ice accumulation could reach one-quarter of an inch in some areas. Utility companies across the state are prepared and have crews on standby. The N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) began pre-treating the interstates, primary roads and high-volume secondary roads today. DOT has crews ready to work throughout the weekend. The National Guard will have 10 HUMVEE teams equally assigned to Durham and Rocky Mount to be ready to assist the Highway Patrol in case of traffic problems on I-85 and I-95. The Highway Patrol has troopers on stand-by statewide to be called out as needed. North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM) officials will be monitoring the weather. NCEM is ready to support local government requests for assistance with shelters, generators and other supplies as needed. The American Red Cross and Salvation Army have been advised of the winter weather forecast and encouraged to have their chapters contact their local emergency management office if conditions get bad. “The state stands ready to assist local governments with storm response if necessary,” said Easley. “Citizens should stay aware of conditions in their area and heed safety advice issued by local officials.” ### |