With another winter storm on the horizon, the city continued to battle cold temperatures and snow today.
STREETS AND ROADS
Road crews brought in contractors and heavy equipment to help clear snow off major roads. Generally, main roads are passable. Most roads downtown and near the University of Kentucky campus are clear.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Many citizens have stayed off the roads, keeping traffic volume down. Between midnight and 10 a.m. today Police responded to 11 non-injury collisions, 57 motorist assists, and 18 traffic hazards. Officers continue to monitor roadways for disabled vehicles, downed trees/power lines and individuals seeking shelter.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
In the last 24 hours, the Fire Department has responded to 162 incidents, including four injury collisions, one tree falling onto a structure, one transformer fire, and 22 calls from people with injuries. The department has 148 personnel on duty, with all front-line units staffed and operational.
WASTE MANAGEMENT
The City is again suspending waste collection on Wednesday, Feb. 17, because of icy conditions. The city was scheduled to pick up waste on Wednesday that was not picked up on Monday, Feb. 15.
No City carts or dumpsters will be collected on Wednesday. Residents may leave their carts at the curb. A new make-up day has not yet been identified.
WARMING CENTERS
Warming centers will close on Wednesday, but reopen at 9 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 18. Warming centers are located at Dunbar Center, 545 N. Upper Street, and at the Senior Center, located behind Southland Christian Church on Richmond Road. The centers close at 7 p.m.
