Clackamas County Government: Don't Get Caught In The Cold – Stay Safe In Winter Weather

Wilsonville OR

24 December, 2021

9:36 AM

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Press release from the Clackamas County Government: 12/23/2021 Please keep the following in mind to stay safe as we embrace this upcoming winter storm. The county roads up on Mount Hood and in the foothills are very narrow. Crews regularly plow these areas. However, we cannot plow them if there are cars parked along the road. Please do not abandon your vehicles on county roads, no matter how tempting it may be to play in the snow nearby. Doing so blocks us from plowing the road and it blocks emergency services from getting to the people who need it most. Which is dangerous for residents who live in the area. Snow is expected to fall faster than we can plow it. We cannot be everywhere at once. Please do not drive down unfamiliar roads in the snow. It may be covered in deep snow. That puts you at risk for getting stuck and stranded. We never recommend driving in snow or icy conditions. However if you must drive please ensure you pack an emergency kit with all the essentials in case you do get stuck. And follow these tips for driving safe in the snow.   Clackamas County road crews will begin operating 24 hours a day starting at 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 25. They will focus snow removal efforts in areas that serve routes to emergency services first. Residents can report road concerns online. Stay warm Warming shelters will be open throughout Clackamas County when the temperatures drop below 33°. Shelters are available for during the day and night. Dial 211 or visit 211.info or our website for locations. CMap Contact the County Report a Hazard Civil Rights, Equity, and Workforce Character Employee Directory Commissioner Mark Shull   Sheriff Angela Brandenburg Treasurer Brian Nava This press release was produced by the Clackamas County Government. The views expressed here are the author's own.