Friday's snow hit the Red Cross hard. It was 260 units short of what it expected to collect. A-negative and O-negative type blood is especially needed. Hours have been extended today at the Califronia Road blood collection center. Stop by between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. The donor center at Lutheran Hospital is open 6 a.m. to noon. For more information about eligibility or to make an appointment, call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE.
Friday, February 1, 2008
Clearing the way
The city, which has more than 50 plows out, says all its roads should be clear of snow by noon Saturday. The arterial and collector streets are already done. For a bit more explanation, this is from the city's Web site: Streets in each route are prioritized as one (arterials), two (collectors and Citilink bus routes), and three (residential). Priority one streets are the first streets to receive plowing and salting. Whenever the priority one streets are deemed safe for travel during or after a snowfall, the city's plow trucks begin operations on the priority two streets. After these streets are completed, trucks will move in to residential streets if there is an accumulation of three inches or more of snow.
Winter storm warning cancelled
Don't look for any more snow. The NWS has cancelled the winter storm warning that had been in effect for Fort Wayne until 7 tonight. Angola, Kendallville and LaGrange remain under the warning. For a complete list of cities either in or out of the warning, visit http://www.weather.gov/view/prodsByState.php?state=IN&prodtype=warnings
When the snow melts ...
From the National Weather Service in northern Indiana:
Minor to moderate river flooding possible next week ... Significant amounts of snow will have blanketed the region by the end of today. Temperatures will move well above freezing Monday andTuesday. Snowmelt will increase runoff into the regions' streams and creeks. In addition ... rainfall Monday into Tuesday may be moderate to heavy at times and will release any remaining snow pack. Runoff from this rainfall in combination with nearly saturated soils will allow for flooding of low-lying areas ... Basements and ponding of water on roadways next week. Any storm drains initially blocked by snow or ice may further exacerbate street flooding. Minor to moderate river flooding of larger rivers is also possible by the middle of next week. Stay tuned to noaa weather radio all hazards for the latest river flood information or visit our web site at weather.gov/iwx
Pond skating a no-go; The Mac open
This from Fort Wayne Parks and Rec:
Despite the blanket of snow, the Parks and Recreation Facilities are open for business!
The Mac, McMillen Ice Arena, is open for business and is a great place to go for skating fun. Open skate is a great place to burn off some energy – weekdays noon – 3pm, Friday night 7 - 9pm, Saturday and Sunday 2:30 - 4:30pm. Regular classes are still scheduled! Call 427-6730 if you have questions.
Also, the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory is open as usual, and it offers a great Dr. Seuss-inspired exhibit called “Seuss on the Loose.” Bring the kids, and beat the winter blues with this fantasy playground. Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 5pm, Sunday noon – 4pm, closed Mondays. Open Thursday 10am – 8pm. Call 427-6440 if you have questions.
All other classes are scheduled as usual. If you have questions, call 427-6000.
Back to business
John Tippmann, of Tippmann Properties, clears the walk in front of the Lincoln Tower in downtown Fort Wayne early Friday morning.
Clearing the way
Allen County Maintenance Department employee Gary Sorrell clears the walks in front of the City-County Building Friday morning.
New hazardous conditions system
Remember there is a new, uniform system for keeping the public advised of hazardous conditions in a number of scenarios, including severe weather. If the roads get bad, the county would issue an advisory to the public through the media. Check back here for updates. In the meantime, here's the press release from the state about the system: http://www.in.gov/dhs/files/Standardized_Conditions_Release.pdf
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