Joco Today

Johnson County Government continues today to respond to the winter storm, by treating county roads. Although most departments are operating as normal, some programs remain impacted by the weather.

Public Works crews are currently working 12-hour shifts. Day shift crews started at 6:30 a.m. Crews are continuing to clear roads in the unincorporated parts of the county.

Winds and very cold temperatures continue to affect road conditions. Temperatures are too low for treatments to effectively melt snow; roads could be slick throughout the evening.

It is recommended drivers stay home if they can. Roads will be monitored, along with the weather forecasts. Crews will continue to work 12-hour shifts until streets are clear.

Johnson County Facilities grounds crews are addressing snow removal throughout the day at Johnson County buildings.

Johnson County Emergency Management, a division of Johnson County Emergency Services, continues to work closely with the National Weather Service to stay up to date on conditions. Emergency Management is meeting regularly with Johnson County leaders to keep them informed as they make decisions about weather-related impacts to programs, services and facilities.

Current closures, cancellations and delays include the following: 

• Johnson County Aging and Human Services: Catch-a-Ride and Home Delivered Meals are canceled Thursday, Dec. 22. The congregate neighborhood centers are also closed.
• Johnson County Mental Health Center: Transportation services are canceled for Thursday, Dec. 22. Riders are being contacted. Friday service will operate as normal.
• Johnson County Park and Recreation District: For a complete list of cancellations/closures, visit jcprd.com/weather.
• Johnson County Wastewater: The permit and customer service departments will not be available for walk-in activity Thursday, Dec. 22 and Friday, Dec. 23. For permit questions, call 913-715-8520, and 913-715-8500 for customer service assistance.
• Johnson County Library: Holds Pickup service is suspended at its five locations. Edgerton Library will not open today.
• RideKC: Visit RideKC.org for a complete list of impacts.

All Johnson County emergency and essential services continue to be provided to the public. Stay up to date on the latest Johnson County closures and cancellations at jocogov.org/snow. You can also follow us on Twitter and Facebook at @jocogov for updates.

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