Montgomery County Hard Freeze: Road Warnings, Outages, and Shelter Openings

Winter Weather Impacts in Montgomery County

• 🥶 Officials are urging caution due to a hard freeze affecting Montgomery County this morning.
• ⚠️ Frigid temperatures continue, prompting warnings for residents to stay inside and stay warm.

Utility Issues and Service Disruptions

• ⚡ Power outages are minimal, affecting only dozens of customers.
• 💧 A neighborhood in the Willis area experienced a loss of running water due to an electrical issue impacting a water pump, though the direct link to the freeze is unclear.
• 🛠️ Emergency officials provided bottled water to affected residents.

Safety Measures and Resources

• 🔥 Residents are advised to keep heaters on, stay bundled up, and keep doors closed to conserve heat.
• 🆘 For those without heat or needing shelter, the county has opened several shelters in Conroe, Willis, Montgomery, and Magnolia.
• 🚗 An overpass at I-45 and 242 was briefly closed over the weekend but is now back open.
• 🚨 Emergency officials are monitoring the situation and are ready to respond to any emergencies.

Preparedness and Ongoing Monitoring

• 📅 Emergency officials spent Sunday preparing supplies for the expected continuation of frigid temperatures on Monday and Tuesday.
• 📍 The Woodland Central Fire Station reported minimal issues, with ongoing monitoring and readiness for response.