DeKalb County residents can return to their typical routines as CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson announced the lifting of the State of Emergency, initiated due to severe winter conditions. The original state of emergency was declared to tackle the dangerous weather that afflicted the area, causing hazards for local travelers and residents alike. According to a statement obtained by the DeKalb County Government website, the decision was made after “road conditions have improved significantly, and emergency crews have successfully addressed critical safety concerns.”
Despite the lifted restrictions, caution is still the word of the day, or rather, of the night. The National Weather Service has issued a travel advisory, urging drivers to “proceed slowly and allow extra distance between you and the vehicle in front of you.” With temperatures dropping after dark, melted snow can refreeze, creating black ice on roadways that are particularly treacherous. These slick conditions are most risky on secondary roads and in areas less touched by the sun.
In a diligent response to the treacherous winter weather, DeKalb County deployed road crews and emergency responders who distributed over 500 tons of sand and salt treatments. Their work, in conjunction with Mother Nature’s milder moods, has resulted in safer travel conditions across the county. This success, coupled with the continued efforts of these teams, led to the formal cancellation of the emergency state. Cochran-Johnson praised the community’s patience, adding, “Public safety remains our top priority,” in an assurance detailed on their official website…