Freezing rain and snow flurries are falling across Wake County, and with temperatures expected to drop below freezing overnight, roads may be slick in the morning, creating dangerous driving conditions. Out of an abundance of caution for employees and residents, Wake County will delay opening all facilities providing non-essential services until 10 a.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, Dec. 9.
These schedule changes do not include essential personnel, such as law enforcement, EMS and other first responders who work around the clock to protect the public.
Updates can be found at wake.gov/weather.
Staying Safe
- Avoid driving in snowy or icy conditions whenever possible.
- If you must drive, use caution and maintain a safe following distance from the car in front of you.
- Dress in layers to stay warm during extreme weather conditions.
- When using a fireplace or space heater, keep all flammable objects at least three feet away from the heat source.
- Never use generators or charcoal-burning grills and stoves inside your home. Keep them outside to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.
- Prepare an emergency kit, including water, non-perishable food items, blankets, flashlights, batteries and essential medications in case of power outages.
- Subscribe to personalized ReadyWake alerts to stay informed.
