Town of  Cary
NEWS RELEASE

December 26, 2004
4:00 p.m.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONDITIONS IMPROVE IN CARY;

CREWS STAND READY OVERNIGHT

CARY, NC – With morning snow giving way to afternoon sun, Town of Cary A‑Teams focused efforts on the southeastern part of Cary, which was hardest hit by the holiday storm.  Crews spent the afternoon plowing slush from the roadways and sanding and salting hills, including but not limited to parts of Cary Parkway, Tryon Road, and on/off ramps to US 1/64.

Members of the A-Team will be on call overnight to hit any slick spots identified by emergency workers. 

ACCIDENTS

There have been 15 storm-related traffic accidents reported in Cary since 7 a.m. today, none serious. 

OPENINGS & CLOSINGS

Town of Cary administrative offices will remain closed tomorrow and yard waste will not be collected, both as planned for the Christmas holiday. 

COMMUNICATIONS

Please do not call 911 unless there is an emergency posing an immediate threat to life, health, or property.  Complete severe weather information is always available on the Town’s Web site, http://www.townofcary.org/.

This will be the final winter weather update for this event unless changing conditions warrant other action.

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 PRIMARY CONTACT:  Susan Moran, Public Information Officer, (919) 393-4383