LOUISA, VIRGINIA—
Even the rescuers needed rescuing in this latest winter storm. Louisa County Fire and EMS Officials say this is the worst snow storm they've seen in quite some time.Fire Chief Robert Dube says "A four wheel drive is a must. Even then, we're getting stuck. Our ambulances are getting stuck and we've had to dig them out. That's been a bit of a challenge."
Dube says during the storm trees on powerlines and trees toppling across rural roadways made things tough. Getting to those who needed help was pretty difficult. County Administrator Dale Mullen tells CBS 6 crews had to cut down trees on seven hundred occasions to get down some of the rural roads.
Monday afternoon there was one shelter open in the county at Louisa Middle School. Mullen says as of 10:00 Monday morning, approximately twenty-six people were being housed at that location. He predicits that number will increase in the evening when the sun goes down and the temperature starts to drop.
In Louisa, we're told Dominion Virginia Power and electric power cooperatives worked to rectify sixty thousand outages. During this snow storm, officials tell us their Communications Center answered 1,754 calls for service. That was from Friday through Sunday. Emergency crews are still on standby to transport Louisa citizens to the shelter if necessary. Individuals are told to bring enough items for at least 72 hours.
These include change of clothing, prescriptions, over-the-counter medication, eye glasses, toiletries, and food, snacks and beverages. They're also asked to bring bedding items such as a sheet, blanket and pillow. Pets will not be allowed.
If you live in Louisa and need assistance call (540) 967-1234.
