DARIEN, Ga. (WSAV) – Officials in McIntosh County say they're prepared for potentially dangerous road conditions brought on by winter weather.
The county has had the help of the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) in preparing major state highways and roads.
"Our main thoroughfares are actually state highways, so state Highway 17, State Highway 99 and State Route 251. Those are all under the Georgia Department of Transportation. And so our connection there, they did start this weekend with brining those roads and preparation and everything," explained McIntosh County Commission Chair Kate Karwacki.
She's asking her residents to stay home if they can and be safe.
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"If you don't have to go out, don't go out," Karwacki said. "Stay home, stay off the roads, warm and toasty, you know, practice fire safety as it relates to potential heaters and how you heat your house.
"Don't use your oven to heat your house," she advised. "You know, don't overload your power strips or electrical outlets."
There are several bridges across the county, however, officials don't expect any of the smaller bridges to close. GDOT will determine closures of state road bridges if needed.
The City of Darien has sand and gravel to put out on the ice, and public works has cleared drains for when the ice melts, according to Shane Middleton.
"If we get in a location where it's large patches of ice, we'll try to put some sand out or maybe even gravel to help break it up so that it will be more of a slush instead of frozen solid," Middleton said.
Sheriff Thornell King tells News 3, they have 10-14 deputies out on the roads, should accidents happen.
“Right now, we just see sleet on the road. We're just asking everybody, if you don't have to drive, just stay off the highways and be careful. If you're out there, drive below the speed limit if necessary, so that you can stay safe," Sheriff King said.