This could be our worst winter storm in 17 years and this week could be our worst back to back snow storms since the infamous winter of 1978. And even though motorists are urged to stay off the roads, snow plows are out in full force. Mayor Joe Judge said the first priority of crews is to target the important routes…
Last week’s snow wiped out the city’s salt supply as between 40 and 50 tons was used. But just in time for this week’s next two bouts, Judge said three semi-trailer loads of salt were delivered Friday from Mt. Vernon, Indiana. And, Judge said that extra salt will dent the city’s general fund…
Judge said last week, Mt. Carmel’s snow plows started hitting the streets as early as 3am.
TRAVEL IS BEING DISCOURAGED, BUT HERE'S WHAT TO DO IF YOU SLIDE OFF THE ROAD. IF POOR DRIVING CONDITIONS LAND YOU IN A DITCH...ILLINOIS STATE POLICE MASTER SERGEANT J-C CLARKE SAYS YOU SHOULD PUT ON YOUR HAZARD LIGHTS AND THEN CALL FOR HELP.
CLARKE SAYS THE TROOPER WILL LIKELY ASK YOU IF YOU WANT TO STAY WITH YOUR VEHICLE OR WOULD LIKE A RIDE TO THE NEXT EXIT. IF YOU DO STAY WITH YOUR CAR, THE SECRETARY OF STATE'S OFFICE RECOMMENDS RUNNING THE ENGINE ONLY BRIEFLY AND TO CRACK A WINDOW TO HELP PREVENT CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING.
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