Mayor Greenberg declares a state of emergency for Jefferson County

Mayor Craig Greenberg declared a state of emergency for Jefferson County during a news conference Saturday as a winter storm could bring 6 to 10 inches of snow and up to 0.75 inches of ice to the region.

The declaration will remove barriers for Louisville Metro government agencies to access and utilize resources to better serve the community in an emergency situation, Greenberg said.

The announcement came hours after Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency for Kentucky.

Greenberg made the statement during a conference attended by several local government officials who assured that the city was prepared to weather the winter storm. The storm is expected to begin early Sunday morning and continue well into Monday.

Two temporary warming centers will open during the storm to help the public seeking relief from the cold, icy weather. You are at:

Hope International AOH Church of God, 2330 Algonquin Parkway – Open Sunday
Exodus Family Ministries, 4205 Cane Run Road – Open Monday

Louisville Free Public Library branches and Neighborhood Place facilities will also be open to the public, Greenberg said.

Several local shelters that serve the unhoused population will participate in the White Flag effort, meaning anyone in need of housing during the White Flag period will be supported, Greenberg said. Participating shelters include the Salvation Army and Wayside Christian Mission.

The Transit Authority of River City is providing free bus rides to those who want to get to a homeless shelter or warming center.

Officials urged residents to prepare for the storm by charging phones, fueling vehicles and gathering food, water and alternative sources of light and heat.

Louisville Metro Assistant Police Chief Corey Robinson said high call volumes for service and dangerous road conditions could slow response times. He warned that urgent calls for help – such as reporting injuries – would take priority over others and asked the community for patience.

In the event that LMPD becomes overwhelmed with calls, the force is prepared to transfer callers to the Kentucky State Police, which will help cover shortages, Robinson said.

Jennifer Caummisar-Kern, Metro’s public works director, said the Louisville Metro Snow Team — made up of about 200 workers — will work “12-hour shifts for as long as necessary” to treat the county’s 110 snow routes. Although the effort is for public safety, officials advised residents to avoid travel.

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Mayor Greenberg declares a state of emergency for Jefferson County

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