Precip to start Sooner; Snowfall Estimates Higher
Brian Short is the Director of Emergency Operations for Vance County and Henderson. He has attached here – click here – the latest weather synopsis from the NWS for the winter storm that is headed our way.
Short has been communicating regularly with emergency preparedness teams, local officials and local media over the last few days, and in his most recent email update, Short said, “Presently we are under a Winter Storm Warning. The timing of the event remains roughly the same, but as you can see our snowfall estimates have increased noticeably overnight.
“At this time we have no plans to open any shelters as we do not expect widespread power outages. Once the snow begins we are encouraging residents to stay off the roads. Snow accumulations are forecast to be heavy. Unnecessary travel during wintry conditions not only puts the driver at risk it also hampers road clearing efforts.
“We will be continuing to coordinate with local and State response agencies throughout the storm and will continue to forward along additional information as it is received.”
Additionally, if you are a member of a local emergency preparedness team or a local public official in need of anything further, you are reminded to contact Short directly.
