While preparations are ongoing, it is important all residents understand the potential severity of what is coming.
From the TOWN OF SELLERSBURG STREET DEPARTMENT: Snow we can move…. Ice we cannot move. The Town cannot pretreat the roadways due to the rain that is leading into this ice event. We will be out in force to pretreat the roads prior to the expected changeover from rain to freezing rain. However, please expect traveling to be extremely dangerous throughout the afternoon of 2/3/22 and into 2/4/22 as we work through our plan of attack. Related to downed trees blocking the roadway, Town Crews will respond as quickly as possible. We ask for patience as we work our way to the scene. Crews will work to open the roadway for emergency response purposes but will not haul of the debris at this time. Cutting and pushing the blockage out of the right of way for the time being to keep roads open is the priority. The Town will reassess clean up after the storm has cleared. Please report blocked roadways by submitting a report at Sellersburg.org REPORT AN ISSUE found on the home page. Please report downed powerlines by calling 9-1-1.
From the TOWN OF SELLERSBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT: Please make the safest choice possible. PLEASE LIMIT YOUR TRAVEL TO ESSENTIAL TRAVEL ONLY. Ice is a major issue. It doesn’t matter what type of vehicle you have; it will be treacherous the next couple of days. If you must be out in the weather, ensure you have emergency supplies with you and a full tank of gas as it could be hours before assistance arrives should you have troubles. If possible, travel during the day and not travel alone. Please do not crowd the snowplows. Also, let someone know of your destination and route. That way, if you don’t arrive, emergency response know where to find you. Please take all precautions to be able to shelter in place at home or in your vehicle if traveling. This includes preparing for loss of power, medications, batteries, blankets, food, water, etc. Should you lose power, never use a generator, camp stove, charcoal grill, or gasoline or propane heater indoors as these items can start accidental fires, cause electric shock, and/or cause deadly carbon monoxide poisoning. Never heat a home with a cooktop or oven. Limit your time outdoors and stay dry.
Monitor local news and alerts for emergency information and instructions.
Please be patient as response times for all emergency personnel and road crews may be delayed due to hazardous road conditions.