Exercise Caution When Navigating Icy Walkways
Freezing rain and icy conditions Tuesday could create dangerous conditions, especially for porches and walkways. Clay County EMA Director Kyle Haney said when these conditions occur, the department tends to see an uptick in orthopedic injuries from individuals falling and hurt themselves. He said this is most common with the older population. Haney said these […]
People Chancing Driving Through Standing Water
With heavy rains possible the next 48 hours, emergency personnel say they see many people risk driving through standing water. Putnam County Emergency Management Director Tyler Smith said a lot of folks will overestimate their car’s abilities and take the risk. “A lot of time they think their car can just go through the water […]
Overton EMA Needs Shown Following Ice Storm
In the aftermath of severe weather events like February’s ice storm, needs for emergency services can become apparent. Overton County EMA Director Chris Masiongale said that UTV’s to access tower sites became an apparent need. Masiongale said he does have a long-term goal for the county to handle emergencies in the future. “We don’t have […]
