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Montgomery County Sheriff's Office- VA 24/7 Law Enforcement, Emergency Response. This is a non-emergency communications tool. In an emergency dial or text 911

[VirginiaDMV @VirginiaDMV]

Distractions come in many forms and are a factor in nearly 60% of crashes involving teen drivers.

Stay focused:
📵Put your phone on Do Not Disturb
🎶Create playlists before you drive
👥Limit passengers
🗣️Speak up if your driver is distracted
📍Set up your Map app before leaving

[MontVASheriffsOffice @VAMCSO]

We are actively seeking applicants for patrol and civil process deputies. Sign-on bonuses available for Virginia-certified law enforcement applicants. Apply online at https://t.co/hieEXQkMue

[MontVASheriffsOffice @VAMCSO]

Trauma Class wrapped up with 6 men completing the training. The group offers a safe, supportive space for individuals who are working to heal from past traumatic experiences. The group focuses on building emotional safety and learning healthy coping strategies.

[Drive Safe HR @DriveSafeHR]

Every seat. Every time. It's the law. #LoveClicks #BuckleUp

[MontVASheriffsOffice @VAMCSO]

This morning, we congratulated Cpt. Chris Tomlin & Lt. Aaron Meadows on their retirements. Cpt. Tomlin has served for 26 years, & Lt. Meadows has served for 28 years, both in multiple divisions of the office. We appreciate the service to our community and wish them the best.

[MontVASheriffsOffice @VAMCSO]

Here we go again-- Winter Storm Warning through Sunday. Prepare ahead!

[MontVASheriffsOffice @VAMCSO]

Make sure if you head outside you have plenty of layers!

[VDOT Salem @VaDOTSalem]

VDOT snow plow operators and contractors are actively engaged in plowing, treating and applying abrasives on interstates and primary routes. Continue to avoid all nonessential travel until after the storm ends Monday and conditions improve.

More info: https://t.co/M0IF9WzwFN

[Montgomery County, VA @montgomeryva]

Consolidated sites, Animal Care and Adoption Center, and Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library Branches are closed today, Sunday, Jan. 25.
VDOT asks motorists to stay off the roads: https://t.co/hpA8Bqw8vz
County updates posted here:
https://t.co/2JgG2EAZHY

[MontVASheriffsOffice @VAMCSO]

If you head outside to shovel utilize these tips. Since most of our precipitation was sleet, it is much heavier than snow so exercise caution and take plenty of breaks.🌨️🌨️🌨️🌨️🌨️🌨️🌨️

[Drive Safe HR @DriveSafeHR]

Winter roads can be tricky! 🥶 Remember to slow down and give yourself extra time to stop on slick surfaces. #SlowDown #BuckleUp #WinterDriving

[nhtsagov @NHTSAgov]

Clearing your car of snow and ice is more than just scraping a little hole to see — let's do it right! ⤵️

*Snow removal laws vary by state

[MontVASheriffsOffice @VAMCSO]

Avoid travel unless it is necessary over the next 24-48 hours so that everyone stays safe in this storm.❄

[NWS Blacksburg @NWSBlacksburg]

Ice totals continue to increase, now with 0.25-0.50"+ expected south of US-460, also decreasing snow totals. More ice means higher impacts, lasting through next week as temperatures remain dangerously cold, likely staying near or below freezing for all of next week. #RNKwx

[nhtsagov @NHTSAgov]

Drivers — it's critical to remain weather aware during a winter storm and delay nonessential travel.

If you must leave the house:
🧊 Pack an emergency kit
🧊 Buckle up
🧊 Drive slowly

[NWS Blacksburg @NWSBlacksburg]

We are well within the "few days out" stage of the Winter Storm Planning Timeline here for the winter storm expected this weekend. Still plenty time to get supplies for your emergency kit and adjust any travel plans to avoid being on the roads during the weekend.

[nhtsagov @NHTSAgov]

When winter weather strikes, remember snow plow drivers have an important job to do!

Drivers:
❄️ Stay a safe distance away
❄️ Don't travel next to a plow
❄️ Use caution if you pass a plow