Rural challenges for first responders in snowstorm
On top of the pandemic, the snowstorm will provide first responders with more obstacles. Another reason to stay home and stay safe. Author: Chelsea Strub Updated: 7:09 PM EST December 15, 2020
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. Snowflakes are on display on the sign at the Kunkle Fire Company. The real thing in this week s forecast is giving fire chief Jack Dodson mixed feelings. Really nice to see the snow because we haven t had it in a long time, said Dodson. But when it comes to icy roads we need to be able to get through it doesn t matter who it is to police, to the ambulance, to fire. We need to be able to get to our destination of where we re going to. And if we have cars stuck on the road, the plows can t get through, the fire company can t get through, the police can t get through. It s very important that people try to stay off the roads if they can.