Morgan County, AL – Residents across Morgan County are being urged to prepare for potential winter weather impacts as freezing temperatures and the threat of ice remain possible in the region today and into the coming days.
According to the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office, officials are closely monitoring weather conditions in coordination with the National Weather Service in Huntsville while working alongside the Morgan County Emergency Management Agency, local first responders, and state partners. While the worst of the system may miss the area, the risk of ice and freezing temperatures is still present and could impact travel and public safety.
Sheriff Ron Puckett said deputies and county resources are prepared to respond as conditions change, noting that winter weather can shift quickly and make roadways hazardous with little warning. Bridges and overpasses are expected to be among the first areas to become slick if temperatures drop.
Officials are encouraging residents to take several precautionary steps now, including stocking up on food, water, blankets, and essential medications, charging phones and battery-powered devices in case of power outages, and filling gas tanks before road conditions deteriorate. Drivers are also advised to avoid unnecessary travel if icy conditions develop.
The Sheriff’s Office also asked residents to check on elderly neighbors, friends, and family members who may need assistance during cold weather and to bring pets indoors or ensure they have adequate shelter from freezing temperatures.
If winter weather significantly impacts the county, authorities say residents should stay off the roads unless travel is absolutely necessary. Updates on road conditions, hazardous travel areas, potential closures, and public safety alerts will be shared through official social media channels as conditions evolve.
The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office emphasized it remains available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to respond to emergencies regardless of weather conditions.
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