News
Release
Contact: Brendyn Medina
For Immediate
Release
Phone: (605) 394.6031
March 12,
2019
Email: Brendyn.Medina@rcgov.org
Public safety
officials plan for impending winter storm event
Rapid City, S.D. – Top city, county, and state public
safety officials are currently developing plans for operation during the
forecasted March 13th winter storm.
At this time, forecasts indicate the Black Hills and
Pennington County will receive 12” to 15” inches of snow starting in the early
morning hours of March 13th. The snowfall is expected to continue
through the early morning hours of March 14th. Significant winds of
40(+) mph are also expected during the snowfall.
These conditions are anticipated to have a significant
impact on travel throughout the area March 13th through 15th.
Area public safety agencies are encouraging the public to
develop their own plans for staying safe during the winter storm. Important
things to consider moving forward if the snow event impacts travel:
·
Employers need to plan for possible closures,
reduced staff, and employee safety
·
If travel is not absolutely necessary, don’t go
out. Stay alert to changing road conditions on SafeTravelUSA.com
·
The public is encouraged to stock up on
necessary items and groceries on Tuesday before the weather event starts. This
includes food, water, batteries, prescriptions, pet food, and any other items
essential to their family
A press conference is being planned for 4:30 p.m.
at the Pennington County Emergency Operations Center located on the lower level
of the Pennington County Administration Building at 130 Kansas City Street.
Public safety officials from the Rapid City Police Department, Rapid City Fire
Department, Pennington County Sheriff’s Office, and Pennington County Emergency
Management will detail expectations and plans for the winter storm event.
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