On Punxsutawney Phil’s day, Cary crews worked through the night to address icy roads left by Winter Storm Gianna. Town workers plowed streets and spread sand and salt to make travel safer for residents. The Town of Cary advised people to keep emergency lines open for urgent situations and to use Cary 311 for non-emergency reports, such as slick spots or downed trees.
Curbside collection schedules were delayed by a day, and residents were asked to keep bins off the streets to help plows. Updates on collection and service changes were available through the Cary Collects app. Public facilities, including Town Hall, were closed today, though many employees continued work remotely.
Public transportation faced disruptions, but services like GoCary Fixed Route and Tier 1 Door to Door were scheduled to resume at noon on Monday. Cary 311 remained available during regular hours for community questions via phone, email, and social media. Citizen advisory board meetings continued online, allowing remote participation.
The town reported multiple weather-related incidents, including eight crashes, two with injuries, three stranded motorists assisted, and one water rescue. Snow Command and the Emergency Operations Center continued to operate, with the latter partially virtual but still staffed.
Residents were encouraged to take precautions, such as protecting indoor pipes, knowing how to shut off water, checking on neighbors, and avoiding frozen water bodies. Power outages should be reported to energy providers, and residents were advised to monitor ReadyWake Alerts and live feeds from downtown Cary Park on the town’s YouTube channel.
For the latest information, residents can check the Town of Cary’s official weather release.
