Sunday December 20, 2009

Folks who were stuck at emergency shelters finally went home this afternoon.

Some were waiting for a ride back to their cars. While others were waiting to find a way home.

Almost 100 people sought emergency shelters Saturday night. By 4:00pm, they had found a way to their destinations.

Albemarle County officials also say that they responded to almost all of the abandoned vehicles on Route 29.
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The snow has stopped falling, but road conditions remain treacherous Sunday. Drivers remain in their cars or need emergency housing.

Albemarle County officials are issuing another plea for folks in the Charlottesville-area with 4-wheel drive to help recover stranded motorists and assist emergency and healthcare workers.

County officials are continuing to work on Route 29 South, but cars are still getting stuck with people needing to be removed from their vehicles.

The primary roads in Albemarle county are snowpacked but passable. Secondary roads remain impassable and treacherous in most cases, officials say.

Emergency service workers, including the National Guard, report a number of situations involving people with medical emergencies who have been unable to leave their homes.

Almost 100 people still haven't been able to make it home. Approximately 45 people remain at the UVA Aquatica and Fitness Center on grounds, which has emergency housing. Another 50 are at the North Garden Fire Department, who has also provided emergency housing.

If you would like to volunteer, you are asked to call (434) 979- INFO.