Atlanta gears up for winter storm
The Brief
- Atlanta is preparing for a winter storm with extensive road pre-treatment and the opening of warming centers for the unhoused.
- Crews began applying brine to major roads at 1 a.m., deploying 50 pieces of equipment and 200 employees working 12-hour shifts.
- The city plans to distribute 20,000 gallons of brine and 5,500 tons of salt to manage hazardous road conditions.
- Residents are urged to stay off the roads to allow crews to work effectively, learning from a past snowstorm that left many stranded.
ATLANTA – The City of Atlanta is taking no chances as it prepares for an incoming winter storm expected to hit the area on Friday. Mayor Andre Dickens and other city officials have launched an extensive pre-treatment effort for roads and opened warming centers for the unhoused population.
“We are prepared for what may come. In preparation for that, earlier today, these crews have been out preparing the roads,” Dickens said.…