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Do not go near any downed wires. Consider all wires live and dangerous even if you think they are phone or cable. Report hazardous situations immediately by call 1-800-572-1113 or 911.
Warming stations have been opened in several areas
Breathitt County
First Church of God (1772 Hwy 30 W, Jackson) is open as a warming center. Contact Breathitt County Emergency Services for more details 606-666-2424 or 606-666-2425.
Boyd County
Boyd County Convention and Arts Center 15605 KY-180 Catlettsburg Center is open 24 hours a day. It has chairs and cots; social distancing guidelines will be enforced. National Guard Crews are on site to assist in operations and transportation to the center. Anyone who needs assistance should call Boyd County Emergency Operations Center at 606-393-1801 or 606-393-1842.
Several trees are down throughout the county, resulting in hazardous traveling conditions and power outages. Submitted photo
Following the U.S. National Weather Service of Jacksonâs announcement of an anticipated significant ice storm for most of Eastern Kentucky last week, several communities in Hazard and Perry County have continued to see weather-related issues surrounding ice and snow storms that continued to impact the county into this week. These impacts include power outages, tree damage and treacherous travel conditions.
Jerry Wayne Stacy, the Perry County Emergency Management director, said that the largest concern for local officials at the moment is the downed trees.
Pa. claims readiness for mass COVID-19 vaccination clinics, but they won’t all look the same
Updated Feb 15, 2021;
Posted Feb 15, 2021
Robert Keen, 84, of Forksville, thought he would have to wait until April to get the vaccine despite being eligible, but received it during a community clinic last month at the Sullivan County Elementary School in Laporte Borough. (Fred Adams / Spotlight PA)
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Michelle Crowley pictures a giant Day of Caring, the annual event where businesses loan employees to community service projects.
It will be ongoing as long as it takes to administer COVID-19 vaccine throughout central Cumberland County, including bringing people back for second doses 3-4 weeks later.