ROANOKE, Va. – Roanoke County is already gearing up for the upcoming winter storm, with preparations underway across the area. From stocking up on essentials to coordinating county operations, officials and residents are taking steps to stay safe and keep things running smoothly once the snow hits.
Amy Whittaker, public information officer for Roanoke County, warned, “We know that the storm is gonna be in the early morning hours, so just be cautious, it’s gonna be dark outside so there’s gonna be slick sidewalks, there could be black ice on the roadways.”
The county is urging residents to plan ahead, advice that many locals are already following. Marjorie Coates, a Botetourt resident, said, “I filled up my gas tank so that’s an important thing people should do.”…