Shelters, NCDOT crews stay ready as arctic air, wintry mix arrive in parts of central NC
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Preparations continue across the Triangle as a mix of rain and snow plus frigid temperatures inches closer.
The impact of the latest winter storm is expected to hit Sunday.
NCDOT crews spent their second day of spreading brine on major highways and primary roads, dropping more than 230,000 gallons of brine over the last two days.
Kim Deaner from NCDOT says crews finished up spreading brine on US 401, NC 50, Glenwood Avenue, and US 70 Saturday morning. She says this storm is calling for more attention on not just major highways.
"I think this is the first snow event this year that we've actually brined not just interstates and trouble spots, but we brined those primary roads," she said.
Community groups in the Bull City are also preparing for the winter weather, by opening their doors to those looking for a warm place to stay.
Durham Rescue Mission CEO Rev. Rob Tart says they are activating Operation RESCUE: Warm Shelter.
"We've really been doing our best to try to make sure that they're aware of this weather coming in and they know where we are and places to go," he said.
The shelter is opening their doors to men at their shelter off of East Main Street. Women and children are welcome at their Good Samaritan Inn off of I-85.
Staff also prepared clothes and other basic needs for the close to 40 people they expect to welcome Saturday night, but they also have supplies ready for those who can't make it into the shelter.
"We give a pair of socks, hand warmer, a bottle of water and a few other basic supplies, a little blanket that they can give to the homeless out there," said Tart. "It's an opportunity just to introduce ourselves. Say, 'Hey, here are some things you might need.'"
Deaner also says it's important for drivers to be extra cautious while on the road Sunday.
"Use caution when we're out there on the roads, and when crossing bridges, and slow down, and take our time to get where we're going," she said.
NCDOT says there's a possibility for black ice on the road come Monday morning.
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