City Reminds Residents of Winter Storm Guidelines

The City of Raleigh offers the following guidelines that residents should follow during and in the wake of winter storms to assist its workforce in their efforts to achieve and maintain safe and mobile conditions:

• Limit Driving – Not only do winter storms make driving treacherous but clogged roadways make it extremely difficult for snow-removal crews and emergency personnel to do their jobs;

• Use Cellular Phones Very Sparingly – The public is asked to use cellular phones for emergencies only during inclement weather conditions. The use of cellular telephone channels is critical for emergency personnel during an emergency. Emergency personnel cannot communicate if the channels are clogged with unnecessary chatter;

• 9-1-1 Is for Emergencies Only – Remember that the Raleigh-Wake County Emergency Communications Center is there for emergencies only. Do not call 9-1-1 for information on closings or road conditions. Turn to the media or the City’s homepage on the website for this information;

• Reporting Power Outages – Call Progress Energy at 919-508-5400 to report power outages or to gain information about electrical service; and,

• CAT Bus Information Source – For the latest information on Capital Area Transit (CAT) routes, call 919-485-RIDE (7433) or visit www.gotriangle.org.

City of Raleigh personnel thank the public for its assistance in following these guidelines to assist in keeping all of the Capital City safe during threatening weather events.