Stay Off The Roads Sunday in Prince's George's County

LANHAM, MD — County and state road crews need time to tackle snow-packed roads, so Prince George’s County residents are being urged to stay home, dig out, maybe watch some NFL championship games.

The Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department urges everyone to remain at home until transportation and public safety officials give the “all-clear” for driving.

Emergency officials ask everyone to:

· Stay Informed - by TV, radio, Internet and newspapers

· Stay Ready – Just because it has stopped snowing does not mean its OK to travel or resume normal activity

· Stay Safe – Use common sense and keep Safety First

· Clean all snow and ice off of your vehicle including the roof. Chunks of snow and ice could fly off of car tops and damage other vehicles and cause injuries

· Snow accumulated on tree branches and utility lines may eventually cause them to fall - keep in mind the gusty winds will be here through Sunday

· Drive with your headlights on and make sure you have plenty of window cleaning fluid

· Downed power lines – treat every downed power line as a live power line and call your utility provider

· Be careful when moving tree limbs or trees as utility wires may be involved. Call 311 to report downed trees that are blocking roadways.

· Please clear snow from all sidewalks and fire hydrants that are on your property.

· Walk slowly and beware of invisible ice. Snow will melt during the day and refreeze at night causing hazardous walking and driving conditions.

· Check on neighbors and elderly family members - clear their sidewalks for them.

· Watch out for potholes and possible flooding and re-freezing from melting snow.