Humboldt County weathers the storm
A vehicle traveling north out of Humboldt on Highway 169 emerges from the blowing snow and reduced visibility by the blizzard conditions when this photo was taken on Dec. 23. Warmer weather this week will be welcomed by area residents weary from the cold snap which brought snow and sub-zero conditions. Independent photo by Phil Monson.
By KENT THOMPSON
Cold temperatures, blowing snow and strong winds blanketed the county Thursday into Saturday morning, creating dangerous wind chills and hazardous conditions, Humboldt County Emergency Management Director Kyle Bissell reported.
The good news is that no serious accidents or injuries were reported due to the storm.
“There really wasn’t much in the county that was weather-related beyond some cars in the ditches and some stranded motorists. There were a few families that lost heat and there were four residents in Renwick that lost power for a period,” Bissell said.
“Overall, we were very lucky. In talking to the cities, the county people and other local stakeholders, people were prepared and most used good judgement by staying home and staying safe,” the county emergency manager said.
Read about how Humboldt County workers kept the public safe in this week's Humboldt Independent, your trusted scource for local news and sports.
