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Liberty, Missouri, officials said public works is ready to plow any snow, but crews won’t pretreat roads because of the bitter cold expected.
“When temps are this frigid (generally below 15 degrees Fahrenheit), any pretreatment or salt is ineffective,” Claire Rodgers, assistant director of communications and public relations for Liberty, said in a statement.
She said the Public Works team will start treating roads when the storm begins.
Due to the cold, the Liberty Community Center lobby will serve as a warming center during normal business hours, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
BJ Staab, the City's Parks & Recs director, said that, depending on the snow accumulation this weekend, they could have a delayed opening or adjusted hours. According to him, they will keep all their social media accounts up to date with facility details.
“People using the warming center are encouraged to bring necessary personal items, such as medicines and ready-to-eat snacks,” Rodgers said.
Officials said warming center visitors may also purchase a day pass if they would like to use the Liberty Community Center’s other facilities.
On Friday and Saturday, Liberty is hosting the Reel Liberty Film Festival.
The city said the event will continue as planned, providing B&B Theatres is open those days. Managers at the theater shared they plan to remain open.
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