Residents in Nashville and Davidson County are experiencing a period of extreme cold, expected to last until Friday morning, before temperatures begin to rise over the weekend. The National Weather Service has issued a Cold Weather Advisory, with wind chills predicted to drop as low as zero degrees.
In response to the frigid conditions, most Metro Nashville Davidson County offices, which had been operating remotely due to the weather, will resume normal operations on Friday. The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has requested that residents conserve electricity during peak hours to help manage the increased demand on the grid.
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The Nashville Department of Transportation (NDOT) has been actively working to treat roadways, and motorists are advised to remain cautious due to potential black ice. NDOT has updated its snow removal routes to improve efficiency.
The Office of Homeless Services (OHS) continues to provide shelter, having served 417 people at the Extreme Cold Overflow Shelter. Trash collection services by Metro Waste will resume on Friday, with a revised schedule in place to manage the backlog.
The Metro Social Services (MSS) office will reopen with a delayed start on Friday, ensuring that critical services like meal deliveries and welfare calls continue for vulnerable residents. MSS Executive Director Renee Pratt remains in constant communication with the Office of Emergency Management to monitor developments.
Public transportation will also return to normal, with WeGo Public Transit resuming regular schedules on Friday. For ongoing updates, residents are encouraged to utilize resources like the WeGo Transit website and hubNashville.
Residents are advised to protect their homes from the cold, particularly pipes, which are at risk of freezing. The Metro Water Services department has provided a list of precautions for homeowners to prevent damage.
As the community prepares for this cold spell, various departments and services in Nashville are on alert, ensuring safety and continuity of essential services. Residents are urged to stay informed and take necessary precautions during this weather event.
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Metro Social Services Activates Winter Weather Plan
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