Sheriff: Laurel Co. roads are very slick
Sheriff John Roots says that because snow, sleet and freezing rain fell overnight, roadways have become very icy.
Travel during the storm period should be limited to emergencies only, the sheriff says.
According to Root, many roads throughout Laurel County are still slick and hazardous, and many are completely impassable.
The Sheriff reminds Laurel County residents that if they need assistance, or a warm place to stay, fire departments at Lily, Bush, Camp Ground, Keavy, London and Laurel County will be open. The Laurel County Rescue Squad will also be open, he says.
According the sheriff, West London Baptist Church will also opening their facility to assist.
Laurel County’s Emergency Operation Center will be open to coordinate assistance, the sheriff says.
Anyone in Laurel County can contact emergency services by calling the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office at 606-864-6600 or the Laurel County emergency operations center at 606-862-7904.
For emergencies, dial 911. For non-emergencies, call Laurel County’s dispatch at 606-878-7000.
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