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Northern Kentucky crews prepping roads for winter storm

Northern Kentucky crews prepping roads for winter storm

(FOX19) Crews in Northern Kentucky are prepping for the snow and ice event that is working its way the Tri State late Thursday and early Friday.

The front is moving in from the southwest; Carroll, Gallatin, Owen, Grant, and Harrison counties can expect to see precipitation first. Some combination of sleet/freezing rain/snow is forecast for early evening and freezing rain/ice is expected for the remainder of the night.

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Tri-State beginning at 8 p.m. Thursday night until noon on Friday morning. The advisory has been issued because the system that's dropping snow on the plains is coming here, bringing an icy mix of rain and snow overnight on Thursday and into your Friday morning.

We could see one to two tenths of an inch of ice in addition to a half inch of snow accumulation.

Snow falling across much of Kentucky

Snow falling across much of Kentucky

 

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Snow has covered a large portion of Kentucky and the National Weather Service is forecasting more accumulations throughout the day and overnight in many areas.

A winter weather advisory was issued on Saturday for much of the state and continues into Sunday morning. The weather service says snowfall totals for much of central, southern and northern Kentucky will range from 2-4 inches, but areas of eastern Kentucky could get up to 6 inches in higher elevations.

KYTC District 6 asking drivers to ‘partner for safety’

KYTC District 6 asking drivers to ‘partner for safety’

CAMPBELL COUNTY, KY (FOX19)  - According to Dan Robinson, storm chaser and photojournalist, “Road icing is more likely to threaten your life than any other weather condition you’ll ever face.”  Accidents due to winter road conditions account for twice as many fatalities as from tornadoes, hurricanes, lightning, and severe thunderstorms combined.

“Each and every one of us who drives a vehicle is in charge of our own safety,” said Rob Hans, chief district engineer for the Northern Kentucky District 6 Office of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.  “It’s just this simple, drivers should be very cautious when traveling on wet or icy pavement.

“We are asking people to partner with us to make our roads crash-free,” Nancy Wood, the district’s information officer said. “During winter storm events, our maintenance workers do their part to fight adverse road conditions; we need you to do yours.”

Psychiatrist to discuss mental affects of tornadoes on victims and volunteers

Psychiatrist to discuss mental affects of tornadoes on victims and volunteers

 

UNION TOWNSHIP, CLERMONT COUNTY, OH (FOX19) - Tornadoes spun a path across Clermont County, Southeast Indiana and Northern Kentucky in March, leaving destruction in their wake, and not just physical destruction. The Clermont County chapter of National Alliance on Mental Illness is holding a discussion about trauma issues related to disasters. 

Dr. Nelson Rodriguez, Staff Psychiatrist Lindner Center of Hope in Mason, specializes in recognizing and treating those that have been part of a natural disaster. He will discuss issues surrounding complex emergencies and how these emergencies affect people and communities.  He will discuss how people and communities react to disaster, signs and symptoms of PTSD, and how to help.

SBA opens assistance center in Moscow

SBA opens assistance center in Moscow

 

MOSCOW, OH (FOX19) - The U.S. Small Business Administration on Tuesday announced the opening of a Disaster Loan Outreach Center at the Moscow River Valley Community Center, 30 Wells Street, Moscow, Ohio.

The center will serve not just Clermont but neighboring counties as well.

People and businesses with uninsured losses and damages caused by the tornadoes, high winds and flooding on March 2 should take advantage of SBA’s disaster assistance program and apply.  Customer Service Representatives at the Center are available for one-on-one assistance and can help with the application process.

The center will only be in town for a few days.

The location of the Disaster Loan Outreach Center is:

Clermont County
Moscow River Valley Community Center
30 Wells Street
Moscow, Ohio 45153

Kentucky storms survivors' aid total passes $10 million

Kentucky storms survivors' aid total passes $10 million

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Federal disaster responders have approved more than $10.1 million for survivors of the recent severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding occurring Feb. 29 - March 2, 2012.

“The swift and full support from our local and federal emergency response partners has helped thousands of our families begin a successful recovery from these storms and tornadoes,” said Gov. Steve Beshear. “As we move into long-term recovery efforts, we will continue to make sure our communities and families have the resources they need to rebuild their homes and their lives.”

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