Story Created:
Dec 6, 2007
Story Updated:
Mar 4, 2008
IMPORTANT LINKS, NUMBERS, AND INFORMATION
Icy roads are making for treacherous travel this morning. We want to make sure you are prepared. Print this page and check back often for updates.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Springfield-Branson National Airport Flight Information - Flight arrival and departure information
Springfield Metro Area - Traffic information for the Springfield metropolitan area and surrounding counties.
Missouri Highway Conditions - Map of road conditions across the state of Missouri or call 1-888-275-6638
Arkansas Highway Conditions - Map of road conditions across the state of Arkansas or call 1-800-245-1672
Greene County Highway Department - Text list of road closings in Greene County
Driving in Winter Weather - This website contains details on how to manuever on ice and snow covered roads. It also shows what you need as part of a car safety kit for your vehicle.
LINKS AND NUMBERS FOR BEFORE THE STORM
Ozarks Chapter of the American Red Cross
Ready.gov Winter Storm Safety Tips - One of the primary concerns is the winter weather's ability to knock out heat, power and communications services to your home or office, sometimes for days at a time. Find out how to stay safe during winter storms with winter weather definitions and ways to stay warm.
Red Cross Ice Storm Preparation Website - This website is full of information specific to ice storms including steps you can take in advance of the storm to keep you and your family safe.
Keeping Pets Safe - Advice from the Humane Society
Weather Information - Read the latest weather information on the KSPR Weather Blog
USEFUL LINKS AND NUMBERS FOR DURING AND AFTER THE STORM
Portable Heat Safety - The Consumer Product Safety Commissions website on portable heater safety including the proper use of generators.
Food Safety - Everything you need to know about what food you can keep and for how long and what to do to keep some perishable food in the safe zone.
ELECTRIC COMPANY AND CO-OP WEBSITES AND NUMBERS
Springfield City Utilities REPORT AN OUTAGE: 863-9000
Empire District Electric Company REPORT AN OUTAGE: 417-624-0300 or 800-206-2300
Sac Osage Electric Cooperative REPORT AN OUTAGE: 417-876-2721 or 800-876-2701
Webster Electric Cooperative REPORT AN OUTAGE: 417-859-2216 or 800-643-4305
Ozark Electric Cooperative REPORT AN OUTAGE: 417-466-2144 or 800-947-6393
Ameren REPORT AN OUTAGE: 800-552-7583
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