No Unnecessary Travel Advisory Extended Till Tuesday Afternoon 

Jan 2, 2023, 2:30pm

The No Unnecessary Travel Advisory has been extended through the afternoon of Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Although city crews from multiple divisions are removing snow, the efforts to clear snow removal priority 1 and 2 roads will continue through at least Tuesday, Jan 3. Winds and icy conditions are compounding the issue. Please continue to limit motor vehicle travel, and drive as carefully as possible when necessary. 

Vehicles of all types have been stuck during this storm.  If your vehicle does become stuck, please make sure it has been removed from the main lane of travel. If your vehicle is in the lane of travel and left unattended, it can be towed at the owners expense.  Also, please check on your neighbors, especially those who may need extra assistance.

City of Rawlins Office and Facilities, including the City Hall, Public Works/Community Development, Animal Shelter, Landfill, Recycling Center, Business Innovation Hub, Rawlins Family Recreation Center, Indoor Shooting Range and the Rochelle Ranch Golf Pro Shop will be closed on Tuesday, January 3rd. Tuesday’s City Council reception and meeting are still scheduled to take place as of this time. 

In case of an emergency, always call or text 911. To reach the Police Department, call the non-emergency line at 307-328-4530. For more information on our snow removal plan including a map of priority streets, visit www.rawlinswy.gov/snow 

City of Rawlins issues no unnecessary travel advisory

Jan 2, 2023, 8:30am  

City of Rawlins Interim City Manager Tom Sarvey asked residents to limit motor vehicle travel unless necessary and urgent. Heavy snow and increasing winds are creating hazardous road conditions.  

If you do travel today, please stay as far away from all snow removal equipment and other drivers as possible due to the roads being incredibly slick. Both City of Rawlins Streets and Utilities crews are out removing snow from streets today. Interim Manager Sarvey encourages residents, “For your safety and the safety of first responders and snow removal personnel, please stay off the roads when possible until conditions improve.” 

During a travel advisory roads are not closed, however, no unnecessary travel is advised.  A trip which could wait until the advisory is lifted should not be made.  The City of Rawlins does not determine the necessity for any individual to report to work. 

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