A winter storm left approximately three inches of powdery snow in Wake Forest.
Wake Forest road crews are plowing the town's main roads, bridges and hills, while also spreading sand and salt in historically icy areas. NCDOT crews and contractors are also plowing state-maintained roads. The work is scheduled to continue throughout the day.
Motorists are urged not to park on the street so plows and other Town equipment can effectively service the area.
Wake Forest Police say roads are icy and dangerous. Community members are strongly urged to stay off the roads - unless absolutely necessary. When you venture out on the roads, you not only put yourself at risk, but you also put others in jeopardy. Then, if you are involved in an accident, police officers and first responders are at risk. You can help yourself, your neighbors, law enforcement and first responders by simply staying off the roads.
If you must venture out, slow down, avoid using cruise control, use your low-beam headlights to better see icy pavement, and give extra following distance to allow more stopping time.
Also, before you drive, remove the ice and snow from your vehicle, particularly from the hood, windows, and roof. Ice and snow that dislodges from a moving vehicle can create hazardous driving conditions for other vehicles resulting in property damage and/or injury.