Gresham School Closings and Other Weather News

GRESHAM, OR — The city of Gresham is under a freezing rain advisory this morning, and school is cancelled at Centennial, Gresham-Barlow, Reynolds and Mt. Hood Community College. The National Weather Service is reporting that the freezing precipitation will give way to rain later this morning but not without wreaking some havoc first.

The city offers the following winter weather tips

If you see a tree that is damaged or fallen tree:

• Call 911 if the tree is blocking a road. City crews will clear the roadway.
• Do not drive under downed trees or remove barricades if a road is closed.
• Property owners are responsible for street trees behind the curb. Please clear the sidewalk adjacent to your property and remove all debris.
• Does your street tree need to be replaced? See our street tree guidelines.

Deicing tips:

• Be prepared: purchase sand/gravel and deicer from your local hardware store.
• Apply deicer to walkways before the snow/ice event to keep ice from forming.
• Products made with calcium chloride, potassium chloride or magnesium chloride are safer for pets, soil and plants, and our local streams.
• Avoid using rock or table salt – it is toxic to soil, plants and streams.
• Use a shovel, sand and gravel to reduce slip hazards instead of chemicals whenever possible.
• After the event, sweep up excess sand/gravel and deicing pellets and put in your trash.
• Keep your car windows deiced by covering before the event with a tarp or sheet, or apply a vinegar and water solution in a 3:1 ratio, respectively.
• Stay informed
  
  • City of Gresham Facebook page
  • City of Gresham Twitter page
  • Flash Alerts: critical winter weather information, including school closures
  • PublicAlerts: information on major service disruptions
  • 1610 AM: radio updates from the National Weather Service and City emergency information
  • Emergency preparedness: information and tools on preparing for emergencies

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