DeKalb declares emergency ahead of major ice storm

Name: DeKalb declares emergency ahead of major ice storm
Uploaded: 2026-01-23T23:51:17Z
Description: Facing an incoming winter storm, DeKalb County officials have declared a state of emergency, mobilizing over 2,500 tons of salt and 10,000 tons of sand to combat icy roads. The response is a high-stakes "all hands on deck" operation, featuring 24/7 staffing, the opening of four dedicated warming centers for vulnerable residents, and a coordinated fleet effort to chain up emergency vehicles.

Facing an incoming winter storm, DeKalb County officials have declared a state of emergency, mobilizing over 2,500 tons of salt and 10,000 tons of sand to combat icy roads. The response is a high-stakes "all hands on deck" operation, featuring 24/7 staffing, the opening of four dedicated warming centers for vulnerable residents, and a coordinated fleet effort to chain up emergency vehicles.

Posted January 23, 2026 6:51pm EST