As temperatures drop and ice begins to appear on ponds, rescue teams want residents to just stay away from the water. “It’s never safe to go out,” Danielle Gronefield, public information officer for the Boone County Water Rescue Team, told me. Even as temperatures sit near zero degrees — and in the negative degrees with […]
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How to prevent frozen pipes, avoid water damage in extreme cold
In the aftermath of Winter Storm Fern, the cold temperatures that have followed — coupled with severe wind chills — can cause vulnerable water supply pipes to freeze and burst. When pipes freeze, pressure builds inside as water expands, which can cause pipes to burst regardless of whether they are made of plastic, copper or […]
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Snow emergencies in effect after record breaking snowfall
Northern Kentucky is still under several snow emergencies after a record-breaking snowfall this past weekend. Snow started late Saturday evening and continued throughout the day Sunday. According to the National Weather Service, Cincinnati received 9.2 inches of snow on Sunday, breaking the previous record of 5.8 inches set in 2004. Schools throughout the area are […]
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Snowfall winding down, cold temperatures persist
The weekend’s snowfall is beginning to wind down, but cold temperatures are expected to persist throughout next week, according to the National Weather Service. The winter storm warning is still in effect until noon Monday. The National Weather service is forecasting between two and four inches of additional snow accumulation between Sunday afternoon and noon […]
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What to do if your power goes out during the winter storm
With the incoming snow and cold temperatures, the possibility of power outages is a concern this weekend. “If you get about a quarter inch of ice, that will start to bring down limbs on the wires,” Duke Energy’s Community and Government Relations Rep. Ken Muth told Kenton County mayors Saturday morning. “Half inch – up […]
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How to prevent snow plowing from blocking your driveway
With heavy snows predicted for this weekend, many in the region are likely gearing up to clear their driveways and walkways of snow. Shoveling snow, of course, is a fun activity that everyone looks forward to and no one ever complains about. How frustrating then when a snow plow comes along and ruins it by […]
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Where to find warming centers, emergency shelter during storm
With as much as a foot of snow expected for this weekend, local service organizations and public agencies are gearing up to help people living outside and other vulnerable members of the public stay warm and safe. “This weekend will be dangerously cold, and no one should be sleeping or trying to survive outside in […]
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TANK to suspend service during weekend winter weather
The Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky, often shortened to TANK, will suspend all services, including fixed routes, TANK+ and RAMP services, beginning Saturday at 10 p.m. in anticipation of the weekend’s winter weather. Buses departing before 10 p.m. will complete their routes, even if travel times extend past the 10 p.m. cut off. “Please plan […]
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Governor, counties declare snow emergencies
The Office of Gov. Andy Beshear has declared a state of emergency ahead of winter weather expected this weekend, and all three counties will enact snow emergencies at noon on Saturday. The governor’s declaration allows the commonwealth to mobilize both the Kentucky National Guard and Kentucky Emergency Management resources to ensure public safety. “This is […]
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Emergency Shelter of NKY to open as warming shelter Saturday
The Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky will open as a warming shelter starting Saturday, Jan. 17 at 5:30 p.m. to help vulnerable people shelter from the incoming winter weather. Shelter staff asks people call in advance to ensure there is enough room. Warming center services are offered to adult men and woman, aged 18 and […]