Cherokee County E-911 Communications overrun with calls

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Murphy, Nc. – Road conditions and the continued snowfall is putting a strain on Cherokee County E-911 Communications.

With roadways already wet before the thick snow fell, ice has formed in areas causing driving conditions to be hazardous. Many roadways are impassable due to these conditions, and there are reports of roadways being closed due to stranded vehicles.

Cherokee County E-911 Communications tells the public in a statement, “The center is inundated with calls from motorists traveling on the ice/snow covered roadways.”

Residents and travelers are urged to call the county’s non-emergency line at 828-835-3144 if they are need of assistance but it is not an emergency. E-911 Communications does say that non-emergency calls will be addressed in the order they are received, and to expect to be placed on hold while personnel handles “true emergencies”.

If you are experiencing a life threatening emergency do call 911.

Cherokee County E-911 Communications released the following information for those needing assistance:

If you have a Life Threatening Emergency dial 911.

 If you need road condition information dial 511 from a cell phone, (877) 511-4662 from outside North Carolina or visit www.ncdot.gov.

If you do not have an emergency and need to contact the NC Highway Patrol State Highway Patrol main office number: (919) 733-7952. 

Motorists traveling through the state who need assistance may dial *47 which is *HP on a cellular phone. 

Like emergency personnel in neighboring counties, Cherokee County Emergency Services are asking all residents to remain at home unless absolutely necessary to travel. They are also asking residents to please stay off roadways while crews respond to emergencies and work to clear the roads.

FYN will bring you weather updates throughout the day.

Icy road conditions in north Georgia – Storm Tracker FYN

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Deal Issues State of Emergency Ahead of New Winter Storm

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January 21, 2016
Ahead of a second winter storm this week, Gov. Nathan Deal issued a new state of emergency for 21 counties beginning Thursday evening and lasting through Sunday, Jan. 24, at midnight. The emergency declaration extends to 21 counties under a winter storm warning issued by the National Weather Service. They include Banks, Catoosa, Dade, Dawson, Fannin, Franklin, Gilmer, Gordon, Habersham, Hall, Hart, Lumpkin, Murray, Pickens, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, Walker, White and Whitfield Counties. Deal continues to monitor an additional 24 counties, including those in metro Atlanta, under a winter storm advisory.

“In order to prepare for the second round of storms, I’ve directed state agency heads to encourage employees to telecommute where appropriate,” Deal said. “Capitol Hill agencies and other state government offices will close at 12:00 p.m. on Friday to allow time for roads and bridges to be treated in advance of possible freezing rain and snow. I encourage municipal governments and private businesses in metro Atlanta and other affected areas to follow suit. I will continue to monitor those counties under a winter storm advisory and revise my executive order as needed.”

The National Weather Service has issued the advisory for Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Chattooga, Cherokee, Clarke, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Elbert, Floyd, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Haralson, Jackson, Madison, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Paulding, Polk, Rockdale and Walton Counties.

GEMA/HS and Emergency Operations Command will continue coordinating response efforts between the Georgia Department of Transportation, the Department of Public Safety and the Department of Natural Resources.

Winter Storm Warning for Clay and Cherokee Counties, NC

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Strong winter storm to impact the region tonight through early Sunday.

A strong winter storm is expected to bring a wintry mix of precipitation to the region tonight through Saturday night. The Heaviest snowfall will likely occur along Southwest Virginia, the Southern Appalachian Mountains, and the Cumberland Plateau. With the highest amounts occurring along the highest terrain. In addition, ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch are possible in areas mainly north of Interstate 40.

Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from 1 PM EST /noon cst/ Friday to 7 PM EST /6 PM cst/ Saturday.

  • Event: rain will move into the area on and transition to snow Friday afternoon and evening. During this transition places could experience a wintry mix of rain, sleet, freezing rain. And snow. By Friday evening snow will become the dominant precipitation type. Snowfall amounts between 3 to 5 inches will be possible, with a few locally higher amounts.
  • Timing: Friday afternoon through Saturday evening.
  • Impacts: The heavy snow will cause dangerous driving conditions. Especially on secondary roads. During the peak of the storm, many these roads will likely become extremely treacherous. Travel is strongly discouraged, unless it is absolutely Necessary!.

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. In addition. Snowfall intensities will be heavy enough to substantially reduce visibilities at times. Travel is discouraged. If travel is unavoidable, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Snow Coming Down in North Georgia

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January 20th 2016 ~ Snow coming down in North Georgia.

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