City officials continue to monitor potential winter weather

TYLER — The city of Tyler is taking preparation steps with the National Weather Service forecasting winter weather including freezing rain, sleet, snow and frigid temperatures through the end of next week. Action steps include, the City Streets team having three sanding trucks, and placing a snow blade on the motor grader. Staff are on standby to sand the roads in case of severe ice. Crews are also on reserve in regard to clearing fallen trees from roadways. City officials are asking residents to let their faucets drip and cover exterior faucets and leave heat on. Tyler Animal Control and Shelter reminds pet owners to bring their pets indoors. To see the complete press release, click here.

To avoid damage from frozen pipes, restrooms at all park locations will be closed until the cold front has passed. Restrooms will be opened once temperatures are safe for the water to be turned back on. Water fountains at all trails and parks will remain off until all chances of freezing temperatures are gone.