A significant winter storm is impacting Kentucky today, bringing snow, sleet, and freezing rain across Kentucky today, January 6, 2025. The U.S. National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for several regions, including Franklin, Jefferson, and Warren counties, effective until 7:00 PM EST (6:00 PM CST) this evening. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. It is also advised to check for road closures, using the GoKY Map.
** If you are a patient and believe this event will negatively impact access to care, please contact your local dialysis facility to understand treatment availability. **
Resources:
- Snowstorm Health – Tips for People on Dialysis: Handout
- Ready.gov Disasters and Emergencies: Snowstorms
- Cleveland Clinic: 9 Tips to Stay Healthy During the Winter Months: Tips
- Ready: Winter Weather: Resource