{"id":132960,"date":"2026-01-22T04:07:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T04:07:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/132960\/"},"modified":"2026-01-22T04:07:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T04:07:08","slug":"preparations-begin-in-central-texas-as-winter-weather-moves-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/132960\/","title":{"rendered":"Preparations begin in Central Texas as winter weather moves in"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">AUSTIN (KXAN) \u2014 Preparations are underway across Central Texas as freezing temperatures are expected to hit this weekend.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In Blanco County, the Round Mountain Volunteer Fire Department is prepping as well. They will assist the county and local municipalities by adding a few extra bodies to respond to emergencies.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/articles\/first-warning-potential-winter-weather-020543109.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Winter Storm Watches for Central Texas ahead of storm;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Winter Storm Watches for Central Texas ahead of storm <\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Round Mountain Volunteer Fire Chief Jeff Open said in the past when roads get icy they see people sliding off the road or rollovers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cWe will respond to those and perform vehicle extrications, we will get people out of their vehicles and warm them up,\u201d said Open.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The crew is made up of 15 volunteers; some firefighters and EMS trainees patrol about 250 square miles of northern Blanco County.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The Williamson County Office of Emergency Management said it\u2019s also preparing for the weekend.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cWe are having regular calls with all our partners, both other counties and municipalities within the county,\u201d said Bruce Clements Director of Williamson County OEM.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Working together is a must in these weather events, that\u2019s why days before bad weather hit they are coordinating with other agencies and departments to make sure everyone is on the same page.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">While heavily used interstates and roadways might be treated before ice hits, you should try hard to stay off the roads.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Always avoid bridges and overpasses when the roads freeze as they can freeze faster and easier than the roads that aren\u2019t elevated.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Stay informed and make sure to check on your neighbors who are elderly or those who might have a disability.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. 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