Summary
The county is clearing about 1,000 roads and 570+ miles after the ice-and-snow storm, and crews say heavy ice keeps tripping plow blades. Residents are asked for patience; trash routes in unincorporated areas missed Monday and Tuesday won't be made up easily.
At a glance
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Last discussed Feb 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
A budget amendment for roughly $700,000 in storm road repairs is moving through, with FEMA expected to reimburse.
Everyone waiting on cleared roads, plus residents who may need warming centers if they lose heat.
Residents whose roads stayed iced longer than hoped, and road crews who endured criticism and 21 days without a break.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Fiscal Court - Feb 10, 2026
Ice storm left roads and garbage collection in rough shape; the road crew used about 1,600 tons of salt — four times normal — and worked 21 straight days. Inmate work crews cleared sidewalks, driveways for shut-ins, and helped ambulances reach homes. Magistrates acknowledged public frustration but defended the crews' effort.
Fiscal Court - Jan 27, 2026
The county is clearing about 1,000 roads and 570+ miles after the ice-and-snow storm, and crews say heavy ice keeps tripping plow blades. Residents are asked for patience; trash routes in unincorporated areas missed Monday and Tuesday won't be made up easily.
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