Solution is being spread we are also putting on all of our cutting edges checking all of our equipment to mae sure everything is up to par based on the fact we havent had a lot snow this year. Marcus that lack of snow has done two things. It has not come close to exhausting the citys snow removal budget. Any funds saved will go into other public works projects works projects. That lack of snow also has public works drivers anxious and ready to get to work get to work. They are really prepared and they are looking forward to coming out and taking care of the city of des moines. Eric burell says once the first inch of snow falls the plows will hit the streets and everyone should have their cars off the snow routes. Elizabeth taking a look at the des moines airports live arrivals and departures board most flights still running on , time. Weve only noticed a few delays this morning. If you plan on flying youll want to check your flight status before heading out. Eric count on kcci to keep
For the biggest concern ice. Theyll hit the main roads first so they remind drivers to watch for those side and residential streets to most likely be slicker. They say, of course, their tactics of what moves they make throughout tomorrow morning, could change, depending on what the storm does. Marion police told us theyll have additional patrols standing by tomorrow morning, ready to respond to crashes especially since were expecting the brunt of it to hit during rush hour. Meanwhile, in texas, storms of a different nature have left parts of the dallas area devastated. At least 11 people were kiled, and dozens more are injured, after tornadoes touched down late last night. Omar villafranca has the story from northern texas. Texas. David dennisons backyard shed is shredded a wrapped around a pole on his neighbors property. His neighborhood outside of dallas was one of hardest hit by a swarm of tornadoes. sot David Dennison tornado survivor pipe 1 12 16 01 we ran inside the bathroom and
As usual, city crews across for the weather headed our way. Crews in cedar rapids will report to work at 11 tonight, brining the streets, prepping for the biggest concern ice. Theyll hit the main roads first so they remind drivers to watch for those side and residential streets to most likely be slicker. They say, of course, their tactics of at moves they make throughout morrow morning, could change, depending on what the storm does. Marion police told us theyll have additional patrols standing by tomorrrw morning, ready to respond to crashes especially since were expecting the brunt of it to hit during rush hour. Meanwhile, in texas, storms of a different nature have left parts of the dallas area devastat. At least 11 people were kiled, and dozens more are injured, after tornadoes touched down late last night. Omar villafranca has the story from northern texas. Texas. David dennisons backyard shed is shredded a wrapped around a pole on his neighbors outside of dallas was one of hardes
Off and getting behind the wheel. Safe road advocates urge people to assign a designated driver before starting to drink. Sandy Heverly stop dui always always use a designated driver. Making sure the dd is the sober person not the least whos had the least to drink or ingested least amount of drugs that would impare them to drive safely. Mauricio Marin heverly says one thing shes learned the hard waydrunk drivers never take a day off. Something else she points out is reminding people to wear their seatbelt. It can mean the difference between life and death if involved in a crash. Mauricio Marin law enfrocement is also doing their part to stop drunk drivers. Across the valleyenforce ment is getting beefed up to catch drivers under the influence. In hopes of saving lives. Reporting live. Mauricio marin. 8 news now. Sharie Johnson mauricio. If a driver is caught driving under the influence. What are some of the consequnces they can face . Mauricio Marin well theyll likely and stop dui folk
Firefighters. They have been in and out of this building trying to make sure that everyone did make it out okay. We have seen them with their flashlights up on ladders early this morning trying to see if anybody else is inside. All of this unfolding around 1 30 this morning at 40 richardson. We have cell phone video where you can see the massive flames towering out of windows. This fire quickly going four alarms. I spoke with a resident off camera who told me he lives inside this building and he woke up to his windows breaking and the flames pouring inside. He was able to make it out okay. I spoke with her friend who lives nearby and she describes what she saw and heard. I just heard a massive explosion. I dont know if it was a bomb. Massive flames coming from the building and tons of fire trucks. Reporter now, again we can tell you so far that one firefighter did have some injuries. At this point its not clear if anybody who lives inside of the building is accounted for. We are told t