Caution on treacherous roads after winter storm: Gov. Stein to NC drivers
North Carolin Governor Josh Stein didn't hold a press briefing on Thursday, the day after a winter storm slammed parts of the state. Instead, he released details calling on drivers to use caution on the road. He also said the state's response team is working around the clock and that includes nearly 200 NC National Guard members.
"As winter weather continues today, we are doing everything we can to keep North Carolinians safe and respond to the effects of the storm," Governor Stein said. "Frigid temperatures and wet roads are making travel dangerous, resulting in one tragic fatality. Please stay off the roads if you can. If you need help, reach out to your county's emergency operations center or the North Carolina Disaster Case Management hotline. Please stay safe and check on your neighbors to ensure that they're safe too."
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The State Emergency Response Team remains activated to support local first responders, energy providers, and the NC Department of Transportation, with the NC National Guard remaining in central and eastern North Carolina to assist on the roadways. This includes 188 guardsmen with 60 vehicles.
Temperatures won't get above the 30s until Saturday, which means much of the snow and ice won't start to melt for a couple of more days.
Some schools have already canceled classes for Friday or have designated it as a remote learning day.