While main roads are clear and dry, many secondary streets remain covered with snow and ice. Crews were out early spreading a special mixture designed to break up the remaining snow and ice on the roads.
January 28, 2025, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Industrial Compliance: COLUMBUS, Ohio – Before temperatures return to seasonal levels in the coming days, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Industrial Compliance (DIC) encourages homeowners to take steps to protect their property.
With temperatures dropping to dangerous levels, it's important to keep your pets' safety in mind. The number one recommendation is that when it is below freezing outside, you should bring your animals indoors. Make sure your home is pet proofed. Keep potentially harmful food and liquids up and away and be sure space heaters are in a safe spot, so they don't get knocked over or burn your pet.
January 10, 2025, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources: COLUMBUS, Ohio – With winter settling across the state, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is reminding outdoor enthusiasts that “No Ice is Safe Ice” as part of its ongoing commitment to safety and education. Frozen lakes, ponds, and rivers may appear inviting for recreational activities, but ODNR urges all Ohioans to prioritize safety while enjoying winter pastimes.
Slick roads are causing a lot of accidents in the area. Two people were taken to the hospital after a crash between an SUV and a semi on State Route 65 just north of Cairo around 3 p.m. The semi lost control on the ice and struck the SUV. The driver and the passenger in the SUV had to be extricated.
January 2, 2025, press release from the Ohio State Highway Patrol: COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol wants all motorists to be prepared for inclement winter weather during the month ahead. As some portions of Ohio experienced in late November and early December, the ever-changing winter weather patterns can catch drivers off guard. The best way to promote safe travel during the winter months is to follow general roadway safety and ensure vehicles are winterized.
With the winter months nearly upon us, it's time to start preparing for harsher conditions. Yesterday began Winter Safety Awareness Week, and everyone should make sure they have what they need to combat the unpredictable weather. Put in place an emergency plan to make sure everyone in the household is on the same page. Test your heating systems and your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to make sure everything is in working order. And stock up on essentials in case you're stuck in your home for an extended period of time.
The Ohio Department of Transportation says to let it snow because their fleet is ready for any of the white stuff that comes our way. ODOT District One has been conducting 150-point inspections on 118 trucks they use to keep the highways snow and ice-free in the 8 counties they serve. The plows and salt dispensers are checked to make sure they are ready to go when the snowflakes start to fall. The district also has over 45 thousand tons of salt on hand to spread and 240 thousand gallons of deicer to use before a winter storm hits.