RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Winter-weather-related falls are top of mind following the dangerous snow and ice storm that hit the Commonwealth over the weekend, prompting numerous calls reporting falls during icy conditions.
The storm brought snow, sleet and freezing rain, with officials reporting an increase in falls as freezing rain quickly turned roads, sidewalks and driveways into sheets of ice.
Officials recommended using sand, kitty litter, oil dry, oatmeal or other similar materials to improve traction and help prevent slipping…