Statement from Governor Hassan on Impending Storm

Press Release

Ahead of today's impending snowstorm that is expected to produce the first significant snowfall of the season, Governor Maggie Hassan today released the following statement:

"As this storm will take place with many travelling on our roads for the Thanksgiving holiday, I strongly encourage all travelers to take every precaution on the roads and follow all traffic and safety alerts," Governor Hassan said. "Public safety and emergency management officials are closely monitoring the situation and are prepared to support local communities and provide updates as needed. As we work throughout the storm with Department of Transportation and Homeland Security and Emergency Management officials, I wish everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving."

Given that Emergency Management is anticipating that the peak of today's snow storm will be between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m., combined with the heavier-than-normal traffic anticipated because of the Thanksgiving Holiday, Governor Hassan has directed that non-emergency/life-safety state personnel be released today at 3 p.m.

In advance of the storm, the Department of Transportation is encouraging New Hampshire residents to take the following precautions:

-Leave extra time to get to destinations.

-Allow safe driving distances between vehicles.

-Anticipate reduced speeds.

-Keep vehicle fuel tanks at least half full.

Additional information, including safety and preparedness tips, is available at www.readynh.gov/.

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