RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOAY) – With winter weather already impacting the region, local emergency officials are urging residents to take precautions and prepare for potential hazards.
Emergency management teams in Beckley are closely monitoring forecasts and advising drivers to use extreme caution on slick roads. If travel isn’t necessary, officials recommend staying home. For those who must venture out, they stress slowing down, buckling up, and carrying essentials in case of an emergency.
Officials also emphasize the importance of preparing ahead of time for possible power outages or being unable to travel. Recommended items include non-perishable food, blankets, candles, flashlights with extra batteries, prescription medications, and a list of emergency contacts.
