Winter Storm Update: Hardin County Sheriff Office

Winter Storm Update w/ John Ward, Hardin County Sheriff

[00:00] – A.J. Brammer
From the Weather Center, I’m A.J. Brammer. On the phone with me now is John Ward, Hardin County Sheriff. John, appreciate you making the time.

[00:07] – John Ward
Good to be with you, A.J.

[00:10] – A.J. Brammer
What have you seen so far today?

[00:14] – John Ward
Since the snow started, traffic has been light and people are being cautious, which is good to see. Folks are driving slower and taking their time. I did see a few cars on the Ring Road trying to use both lanes to pass, and that’s not a good idea. There’s no reason to be in a hurry.

Overall, people are listening and staying home. There aren’t many cars on the road, and that’s exactly what we want. Everyone’s had plenty of time to plan for this storm, and hopefully they’re following that advice and staying safe. We’ve worked one injury accident in West Point, but other than that, things have been pretty quiet.

[01:22] – John Ward
We hope it stays that way.

[01:26] – A.J. Brammer
Quiet is good. No news is good news. The most important message right now is don’t risk it—stay home and stay safe.

[01:35] – John Ward
That’s exactly right. Stay home. If you’re thinking about getting out just to see how the roads are, trust me—they’re slick. You don’t need to verify that for yourself. Stay home, stay warm, and stay safe.

[01:54] – A.J. Brammer
Anything else you’d like to add?

[01:58] – John Ward
No, I think that covers it. You be safe yourself, A.J.

[02:06] – A.J. Brammer
You too, John. Appreciate the phone call.

[02:09] – John Ward
You take care.

[02:12] – A.J. Brammer
That’s Hardin County Sheriff John Ward. As he said: stay home, stay warm, and stay safe. From the Weather Center, I’m A.J. Brammer. Thanks for tuning in.

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