Keller, Roanoke, Fort Worth city officials list closures, trash updates as winter weather conditions continue

Update: Jan. 25, 7:35 p.m.

City staff with Keller, Roanoke and Fort Worth have released closings and service updates for Jan. 26 due to icy weather conditions from Winter Storm Fern.

Keller’s trash services for Jan. 26 have been cancelled and the public works teams are continuing to plow ice and add salt/sand mixes to city roads, according to the city’s website.

The westbound bridge from SH 114 to SH 170 is closed, along with the service road from SH 114 to SH 170, though those main lanes remain open. The low-water crossing in Bear Creek Park also remains closed.

Roanoke officials said on the city’s Facebook page that all government facilities were closed Jan. 25 and Jan. 26 and a decision about the facilities’ openings for Jan. 27 will be made late Monday afternoon.

According to the post, sand mixes have been spread on crucial roads and intersections deemed essential by the city’s police and fire departments and trash and recycling pickup is still expected to remain on schedule for Tuesday.

Fort Worth officials said on the city’s website that all library locations and book drops will be closed Jan. 26 and emergency overnight overflow shelters are available for individuals experiencing homelessness.

City Council will conduct a work session at noon, Jan. 27, followed by executive session and council meeting starting at 2 p.m.

Other Fort Worth facilities that are closed or will delay operating hours include:

City Hall will be closed Jan. 26 and open at 10 a.m. Jan 27Animal control: closed Jan. 25 and operating hours for Jan. 26 are TBD.The Devoyd Jennings Business Assistance Center and the Guinn Campus will be closed Jan. 26.Municipal Court: all in-person scheduled dockets have been cancelled for Jan. 26. Rhe A.D Marshal Public Courts Building will open at noon on Jan. 27.All parks and recreation community centers will be closed Jan. 26.Solid waste residential collections will not occur Jan. 26-27. Alternate residential collection schedule details for Jan. 26-30 will be available on the city’s website based on information from partners and facilities.Posted Jan. 22, 3:12 p.m.

City officials and staff with Keller, Fort Worth and Roanoke are all preparing for the arctic cold that is scheduled to arrive in North Texas Jan. 23.

Take a look to see the latest updates from each city.

Keller update

The city of Keller has already treated intersections and bridges with brine ahead of the winter storm.

Mayor Armin Mizani posted on Facebook that the city has several trucks with plow capabilities. These trucks will be used in the event of snow or ice along main roads. He said if power goes out for an extended period of time, the city will open a warming station, as it has done in the past.

Some other changes throughout Keller include:

Restrooms and water fountains at the parks will be shut off for the storm.Leaf collection will be prioritized through the city’s sign-up list once trucks can safely return to the road if Saturday morning collections are not possible, according to the city.Both Keller Pointe and the Keller Public Library will delay openings until at least Saturday at 11 a.m.

Saturday programs at both facilities and the parks and recreation board’s Fishing for Fun event have been cancelled for the weekend. The latest updates for the facilities will be available on social media pages.

City officials will follow the recommendations from Tarrant County Elections for early voting in State Senate District 9. Residents are encouraged to vote before the storm hits.

Fort Worth update

Fort Worth crews will start treating roads Jan. 23, according to a news release. The city is responsible for more than 8,600 miles of city roadways and more than 240 bridges.

The news release stated the priority for the city crew for transportation and public works department will be bridges and hospital entrances, critical hills and then intersections and arterials, respectively.

City staff will treat the road with a mix of salt and sand on top of icy pavement. Transportation and Public Works crews will work on rotating 12-hour shifts throughout the storm event, according to a news release.

The city has added an emergency issue category to the MyFW app, which will allow emergency service requests for clogged storm drains, no water service, street block/road hazard, street lights, traffic sign issue, tree traffic/visibility hazard and water leaks or breaks.

There will also be emergency shelters open for individuals who need shelter at the following locations:

Presbyterian Night Shelter at 2400 Cypress St.Union Gospel Mission at 1321 E. Lancaster Ave.For families with at least one child and one parent, The Salvation Army at 1855 E. Lancaster Ave. will be open. If weather triggers are met, more shelters will be activated to ensure demand does not exceed the capacity, according to the news release.

The Fort Worth Municipal Court’s Court in the Community-Warrant Forgiveness event scheduled Jan. 24, at Kay Granger Elementary School was postponed and will be rescheduled to a future date, according to a Facebook post by District 10 Council Member Alan Blaylock.

Roanoke update

Officials from the Roanoke Fire Department posted important information for residents to keep in mind when preparing for the winter storm expected this weekend on its Facebook page.

The fire department encourages residents to:

Never run generators indoors, in garages, or near windows or doorsUse approved heating devices only and not grills or ovensKeep fireplaces clear, never leave fires unattended and fully extinguish fires before going to bedMake sure smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are workingEnsure phones and battery packs are fully charged and have flashlights, blankets and warm clothes availableCheck on neighbors, especially seniors or those with medical needsKnow where your main water shut-off valves are locatedInsulate exposed pipes and outdoor faucetsLet faucets drip during hard freezesOpen cabinet doors under sinks to allow warm air to circulateBring pets indoors during cold weatherMake sure outdoor animals have warm, dry shelter and unfrozen waterCheck your pet’s paws after walks for ice or chemicalsBring plants inside when possible and cover sensitive outdoor plants with cloth or frost blanketsWater plants ahead of a freeze to help protect rootsFire department officials also suggested that residents take the following steps when facing a neighborhood power outage:Reporting the outage to your power providerStaying with friends or family who have not lost powerKnowing which hotels are open if being without power becomes unsafe or uncomfortableHaving a plan for petsIf a wider power outage occurs related to the Texas power grid managed by ERCOT, Roanoke officials are prepared to open warming shelters if and when they are needed.

Locations will be shared through official city channels at that time, according to the fire department’s Facebook post.