AAA Mid-Atlantic offers tips on how to prepare before the upcoming winter storm
AAA Mid-Atlantic offers tips on how to prepare before the upcoming winter storm By Rachel Hirschheimer | February 17, 2021 at 12:33 PM EST - Updated February 17 at 9:55 PM
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - With more winter weather expected to come our way, itâs critical to be prepared in case conditions become icy. Thatâs why AAA Mid-Atlantic is advising folks to pack essential items into cars, like a shovel, snow brush, and kitty litter ahead of time to prevent you from getting into a slippery situation.
âLeave early, drive slowly, give yourself extra space in front of you and the vehicle in front of you, and try and stay in cleared lanes if you can,â AAA Mid-Atlantic Spokesperson Morgan Dean said.
Officials with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) say crews are working to clear ice off of the I-10 Mississippi River Bridge in Baton Rouge.
It s icy and dicy out there and if you re not paying attention, you could end up in the ditch or even worse, come face to face with a snowplow.
It doesn t matter how big your truck is, you aren t going to win a battle with a snowplow.
Franklin County Sheriff s Department posted a picture of a truck after crashing into a snowplow after it lost control and slammed into the plow.
Roads are still icy so Franklin County Sheriff s Department is warning drivers to slow down. The accident was caused by speed and slick roads according to the Facebook posting.
Gov. Edwards holds news conference as La. faces bitter cold
Gov. Edwards provides update on winter storm impacts By WAFB Staff | February 15, 2021 at 3:21 PM CST - Updated February 17 at 1:59 PM
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards held a news conference via Zoom to address the state’s response to Monday’s winter storm and future forecast that calls for more potential damaging weather.
This was the first time the governor has held a press conference via Zoom.
Governor Edwards noted the need for residents to limit power usage this evening to prevent the need for rolling blackouts.