Arkansas National Guard begins state active duty for winter weather
- Angels on Ice is a volunteer group helping hospital staff reach work during severe winter weather, assisting nearly every hospital in the area.
- Jason Winchester, the group's leader, emphasizes the importance of their service to prevent staffing shortages at hospitals.
- The Arkansas Department of Emergency Management is activating a statewide response to the winter weather, with the governor having issued a state of emergency.
- State police and National Guard teams are prepared to monitor highways and assist during emergencies, while drivers are advised to check road conditions before traveling.
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Gov. Sanders mobilizes more than 100 members of Arkansas National Guard ahead of winter storm | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
More than 100 members of the Arkansas National Guard have been mobilized by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders to help in the response to the winter storm that's forecast to drop between four and seven inches of snow across the state through Friday, according to a press release issued Thursday by the state's National Guard.
Governor, state officials in Memphis ahead of winter storm
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Gov. Bill Lee and the state emergency agency were in Memphis addressing residents Wednesday ahead of the impending winter storm. Officials say it's time to watch the forecast closely, as numbers start to finalize on the snow we can expect to see on the roads. "We know how it works, we know how challenging this is, but we are prepared for what's coming,” Lee said. Winter storm latest: Heavy snow expected Thursday into Friday…
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