Chattanooga could get hit with some winter weather this weekend. Right now, forecasts are predicting a mix of snow, freezing rain, sleet, and ice starting as soon as Friday night. Keep a close eye on local forecasts for updates as we get closer.

Here’s how the city is preparing and how you can, too.

Road safety

Chattanooga Public Works has ~5,000 tons of salt and plans to brine main roads as early as Friday.
TDOT is ready to clear and treat interstates and state routes, with 231,000 tons of salt and 1.3 million gallons of brine on hand.
Keep an emergency kit in your car that includes a flashlight, jumper cables, a blanket, food, and water.

At home

EPB has called in 86 additional crews, and they'll be staged across Chattanooga so they can respond to power outages as quickly as possible.
You can grab snow shovels, salt, kitty litter (for traction), and ice scrapers at one of Chattanooga’s Elder’s Ace Hardware locations.

Learn how to shut off your water if needed.
Protect your pipes by wrapping them or opening cabinets to let warmer air circulate. Also, let a little bit of water trickle from your faucet to help prevent pipes from bursting.
Follow these life-saving tips from the Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management about heating sources in your home.
Stock up on nonperishable food and water in case of power outages. Think: canned tuna, crackers, and granola bars.
Keep your phone charged so you can stay connected if the power goes out.

Warming shelters

CHATT Foundation | 727 E 11th St. | This warming shelter will open at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24 and remain open 24/7 until the winter weather is over.
Salvation Army Chattanooga | 800 McCallie Ave. | During the day, this center provides coats, gloves, snacks, and toiletries to those in need. It then becomes an overnight emergency shelter for those without a place to stay.
Chattanooga Rescue Mission | 1512 S Holtzclaw Ave. | This organization provides dinner and an overnight shelter for unhoused men, women, and children.