Clark County Sheriff's Office issued the following announcement on Jan. 31
The Board of Clark County Commissioners and the Clark County Emergency Management Agency are urging residents to begin preparing for an anticipated winter weather storm event that could affect the area later this week.
Early models indicate rain, freezing rain, sleet and snow could all affect the area Wednesday through Thursday evening with heavy accumulations of ice and snow possible that “will create the potential for widespread hazardous weather,” according to the National Weather Service.
"Make a family emergency plan, update your emergency supply kit and watch the forecast from trusted sources," said Clark County EMA Director Michelle Clements-Pitstick. "We urge residents to begin preparations as soon as possible to keep their families safe if we’re faced with future interruptions later this week.”
Here are tips for residents to help them prepare for the possibility of extreme weather:
• Avoid travel, if possible, and listen to local updates for the latest road conditions. If you must be on the road, make sure you have an emergency supply kit with food, water and blankets in your car.
• During power outages, portable generators can be used to help restore power. Do not use portable generators inside your house or garage or near doors, vents, windows or sleeping areas.
• Make sure your phone and other electronic items are fully charged in case you lose power. Having a battery powered or crank handle NOAA weather radio can help keep you updated on the current conditions.
• It’s important to make sure you have the proper supplies, including rock salt or pet-friendly chemical product to melt ice on walkways, snow shovels and other snow removal equipment. For more winter weather tips, log on to Ready.gov.
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Source: Clark County Sheriff's Office
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