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Inclement weather update - HPD issues driving advisory - press release
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Kristin Edwards<KEdwards@huntsvilletx.gov> Thu, Jan 23, 2014 at 2:31 PM
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Kristin Edwards, TRMC
Deputy City Secretary
In light of inclement weather conditions, the City of Huntsville has cancelled two meetings scheduled for this
evening. As well, the Huntsville Police Department has issued a general driving safety advisory in effect for this
evening.
Based on information from the National Weather Service, Emergency Management Coordinator John Waldo said
Huntsville residents may expect freezing temperatures beginning at 9 p.m., as well as potential precipitation in
the form of snow and/or freezing rain.
"At this point, we have a 30 to 40 percent chance of one inch of snow, a 20 to 30 percent chance of two inches of
snow, and up to a 20 percent chance of four inches of snow," Waldo said. "There is also a chance of ice buildup
from the Houston area to the Galveston coastline. We will continue to provide updates as they are made
available."
Walker County Emergency Management Coordinator Butch Davis said the Emergency Operations Center will be
fully activated beginning at 5 p.m. Residents with questions or concerns may reach the EOC at (936)435-3035.
According to HPD Assistant Chief Darryle Slaven, residents are asked to limit any roadway use to essential trips
only, and if a long distance must be travelled, to exercise extreme caution and budget additional time.
"With the Winter Storm Warning in effect for our area, it would be best to have as few drivers on the road as
possible," he said. "If you do have to drive, make sure to slow down, watch the roads, and be mindful of the
vehicles around you."
The City of Huntsville, Texas Veterans Affairs Advisory Board meeting, posted for 5:30 p.m., has been cancelled.
The board's next meeting is scheduled for February 20.
As well, a Curbside Recycling Guidelines meeting scheduled for 6 p.m. at the Walker Education Center has been
cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date.
For weather updates or information on rescheduled meeting dates, visit the City's Web site, www.huntsvilletx.gov.
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