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    A blizzard warning has been issued for Washtenaw County from 7pm February 1 to 7pm February 2. Snow accumulations of 10 to 15 inches are expected along with wind chills of 0 to -5 degrees. The Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office is making adjustments to operations including limiting responses to non-life threatening calls, prioritizing dispatch resources, canceling jail visitation and classes on February 2 and 3, and canceling work programs and random drug testing on February 2. Citizens are asked to only call 911 for emergencies and not travel during the blizzard warning.

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    A blizzard warning has been issued for Washtenaw County from 7pm February 1 to 7pm February 2. Snow accumulations of 10 to 15 inches are expected along with wind chills of 0 to -5 degrees. The Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office is making adjustments to operations including limiting responses to non-life threatening calls, prioritizing dispatch resources, canceling jail visitation and classes on February 2 and 3, and canceling work programs and random drug testing on February 2. Citizens are asked to only call 911 for emergencies and not travel during the blizzard warning.

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    Sheriff's Blizzard Warning Feb. 1, 2011

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    A blizzard warning has been issued for Washtenaw County from 7pm February 1 to 7pm February 2. Snow accumulations of 10 to 15 inches are expected along with wind chills of 0 to -5 degrees. The Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office is making adjustments to operations including limiting responses to non-life threatening calls, prioritizing dispatch resources, canceling jail visitation and classes on February 2 and 3, and canceling work programs and random drug testing on February 2. Citizens are asked to only call 911 for emergencies and not travel during the blizzard warning.

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    Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office

    Sheriff Jerry L. Clayton


    Media Release

    February 1, 2011

    THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN DETROIT/PONTIAC HAS ISSUED A BLIZZARD


    WARNING WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST WEDNESDAY.

    QUICKLY ACCUMULATING SNOW AND BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW WILL MAKE ROADS
    VERY HARD TO CLEAR. WIND CHILLS BETWEEN 0 AND -5 DEGREES ARE EXPECTED TONIGHT.
    THE HEAVIEST SNOW AND STRONGEST WIND GUSTS ARE EXPECTED TO COINCIDE BETWEEN
    10 PM TONIGHT AND 10 AM WEDNESDAY WITH ANTICIPATED SNOW ACCUMULATIONS
    BETWEEN 10 AND 15 INCHES.

    It is suggested that citizens not travel on the roadways during the specific times of the Blizzard Warning, which is
    7:00 PM on Tuesday February 1 through 7:00 PM on Wednesday February 2. HOWEVER, IF YOU MUST
    TRAVEL HAVE A WINTER SURVIVAL KIT WITH YOU AND IF YOU GET STRANDED STAY WITH
    YOUR VEHICLE.

    Due to the potential severity of this storm the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office will make the following
    adjustments to our operational procedures:

    Police Services:

    There will be a limited response to non-life threatening calls.


    We are urging citizens to avoid calling 911 for non-life threatening calls.

    Metro Dispatch:

    Will be prioritizing resources to life threatening calls.


    Will be urging citizens to use common sense and sound judgment when calling for non-life threatening
    situations. Please do not tie up telephone lines and dispatch personnel by calling 911 for weather or travel
    information.
    Asking citizens to NOT CALL for general questions or weather related information. Contact the Michigan
    State Police Travel Hotline at 1-800-381-8477 or online at http://www.michtip.state.mi.us/rw/home.htm
    .

    Jail and Corrections Division:

    NO visitation on Wednesday February 2 and Thursday February 3.


    NO Work Program for Wednesday February 2.
    NO evening classes for Wednesday February 2.

    Community Corrections:

    There will NO random drug testing.

    It is anticipated that on Thursday February 3, at 8:00 AM the above listed adjustments will no longer be in effect.
    However, a media release will be sent out detailing any other altered response to the Sheriff’s Office operational
    procedures.
    Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office
    Sheriff Jerry L. Clayton
    Media Release

    Derrick Jackson-Community Engagement Director


    Contact Information (734) 973-4503 Office (734) 891-2243 Mobile

    Dieter Heren – Law Enforcement Commander


    Contact Information (734) 973-4949 Office

    www.washtenawsheriff.org

    “Up-to-the-minute updates” from the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office by e-mail and cell phone:
    www.nixle.com”

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