Winter Weather News from BoCo
Botetourt County Prepares for Winter Storm Izzy
Date: January 14, 2022 (Botetourt County, VA) – Botetourt County is closely watching the potential for winter weather beginning Sunday with an anticipated snowfall amount of approximately 8-12 inches, along with the possibility of icy conditions, frigid temperatures and 25 plus mile an hour winds.
In preparation, we want to remind our residents to:
- Monitor local weather reports
- Stay off the roads if possible
- Do not call 911 for power outages unless there is a hazard
- If power does go out, use care with generators
- When shoveling, use caution to prevent overexertion and dress in layers to prevent hypothermia or frostbite
- Wear a helmet when sledding and make sure there is adult supervision
- Check on elderly or disabled neighbors
Botetourt County has compiled a listing of helpful numbers for our community to report power outages, downed trees, and road conditions.
Power Outages
- AEP: 1-800-956-4237
- Dominion Power: 1-888-667-3000
- Craig-Botetourt Electric Cooperative: 1-800-760-2232
Road Conditions & Downed Trees – VDOT: 1-800-367-7623
Virginia State Police – 1-800-542-5959
Please do not call 911 (unless there is a hazardous situation)
The list along with winter weather safety information can be found at: https://botetourtva.gov/living-in-botetourt/winterweather/
Botetourt Fire & EMS and Botetourt Facilities stand ready to respond during the weather event. Make sure to follow Botetourt County and Botetourt County Fire & EMS on social media and at www.botetourtva.gov—
–Tiffany Bradbury Director of Communications Botetourt County
Editors Note: Here is a more detailed inforfrom VA Dept of Emergency Management on prepardness entitled Winter Weather
