KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The city of Kalamazoo began prepping for the winter storm Tuesday night and will continue to monitor conditions until the storm passes.
Emergency Manager Brandi Janes told FOX 17 that the Public Service Department started doing pre-treatments on the roads Tuesday night. The second treatment was completed at noon on Wednesday.
Janes said the city is prepared for power outages that may occur, generators are ready to go for critical facilities like KDPS, wastewater facilities, and pump stations.
If traffic lights are by the storm, all impacted intersections should be used as a four-way stop.
Janes encourages those who need it, to utilize the warming shelter that are open.
- The River hosted by ISK, is open Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- The Salvation Army hosted by the Kalamazoo Coalition for Homeless is open Tuesdays and Fridays from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries is open 24 hours and is an overnight shelter.
“During ice storms like this, there is a higher potential for tree limbs to fall as well as power lines, so that is something to be aware of and watch out for,” Sarah Phillips, Kalamazoo County Road Commission’s communications administrator, added.
Additionally, Phillips asks drivers to give plow trucks plenty of room and try not to pass them.
