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Winter weather activates Amarillo Emergency Operations Center
Posted: 12.19.2011 at 12:20 PM
Updated: 12.20.2011 at 5:00 AM
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AMARILLO, TEXAS -- The City of Amarillo Weather Emergency Operations Center (EOC) has been opened in anticipation of severe winter weather.

According to city officials, the center will be open for 24 hours. It is monitoring weather information from the National Weather Service. It is also coordinating operational responses with Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Department of Transportation and Potter and Randall Counties.

Motorists are asked to practice safe driving as snow and ice may remain on the roads.

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