It’s beginning to look a lot like... winter storm Blair is here to stay. Never fear, our ongoing coverage of what to expect + how to prepare is designed to keep you warm and safe, snow matter what Blair says about it.
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Here are some serviceable links to keep an eye on regarding city + school closures and schedule changes:
- Snow + ice updates from the city.
- Fayette County Public Schools are closed today and Wednesday, Jan. 8.
- Keep an eye on the area’s power outages + expected timelines for repairs.
Sheriff snow safety
Fayette County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday the activation of the Winter Care Program. Call 859-252-1771 and ask for “Winter Care” services, including:
- Safe transportation to + from work for healthcare workers
- Assistance picking up prescription medication
- Wellness checks
- Transportation to shelters
- Coat + blanket distribution
Protecting people
The Office of Homelessness Prevention and Intervention’s 2024-25 Winter Weather Plan includes detailed information on overnight shelters, daytime warming centers, and transportation. Services are available for youth, adults, and families in the Lexington area.
Protecting pets
If you haven’t already, Lexington-Fayette Animal Care & Control urges you to bring your pets inside. To request a crate or report an animal welfare concern, call 859-255-9033.
- Warm up post-walk by wiping your pet’s paws with a damp towel to remove salt + prevent irritation
- Keep anti-freeze out of reach as pets are attracted to the bright color + sweet taste
- Heading out? Double check there aren’t any cold critters under the hood before you drive off
Planning for the plow
The city’s public safety divisions are operating on a 24-hour schedule through Thursday. Snow removal crews are serving in alternating, 12-hour shifts.
Check the rank of your street address for info on when to expect city snow removal.
- Rank 1 — Routes into + out of the city like Harrodsburg Road and Newtown Pike
- Rank 2 — Connections from rank 1 roads to commercial areas + stores
- Rank 3 — Streets connecting residential areas to rank 1 roads
- Rank 4 — Subdivisions and rural neighborhoods
