LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — On Tuesday at around 4:30 p.m., Mayor Linda Gorton and Lexington leaders held a press conference to discuss the weather preparations ahead of the incoming winter weather.
The meeting was held at the Government Center and included representatives from Fayette County Public Schools, Divisions of Streets and Roads, Police, Fire, Emergency Management, Parks and Recreation and Office of Homelessness Prevention and Intervention.
According to a release from the office of the Lexington Mayor, Lexington police are ready to adjust staffing levels to provide adequate law enforcement coverage for the city. Police also say that specialized traffic control equipment has been prepared and will be deployed if needed.
The Lexington Fire Department urges people to use caution when using home heating equipment, saying that space heaters should be at least three feet away from combustibles and to make sure that smoke alarms are functional.
The latest info on snow removal, delays, closings, and to view traffic cams can be found here.
Waste management is scheduled to collect trash on Wednesday, but in the case that collection is missed, trash carts should be left out until they are emptied.
The Office of Homelessness Prevention and Intervention activated its Emergency Winter Weather Plan on Sunday, and it will run through Saturday. The activation means that outreach teams are working to locate unsheltered individuals, and facilitate access to emergency shelters and distribute supplies. Citizens who see someone who may need shelter can contact LexCall at 311. After business hours, the Hope Center's street outreach team can be reached at 859-551-8053 or 859-556-1870.
Mayor Linda Gorton said, "“One of Lexington’s best qualities is that we help each other in times of need.” Gorton added, “This is the time to help your neighbor. Pick up some extra groceries, or shovel their walk when you’re out shoveling your own. This kind of weather takes all of us working together so we can all get through it.”
Mayor Gorton also said, "Stay off the roads if you can, and protect your pets from the bitter cold.”
Find the full live stream here.
