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Emergency Management continues to communicate with our partners during the storm to ensure we are proactive with all communication.   VDOT Communication:  We plan to bring VDOT and contractor crews in during the day tomorrow and be in full 24-hour operation until the storm ends and we have opened up all roads. Our top priorities during the storm are the primary routes, especially while the storm is still in progress.  As we get into the cleanup after the storm has passed and primary roads are clear, our next priority is to get schools opened, so we concentrate on bus routes and any problem areas the county might have.  If citizens call regarding specific roads, the best tool for them will be to contact our Customer Service Center at 1-800-FOR-ROAD (1-800-367-7623). During severe weather events, we utilize a weather protocol to facilitate reporting to our area headquarters. Roadway conditions can be found in our 511 app which we update as conditions change as well. Appalachian Power Communications: Staying Connected •  Sign up for Outage Alerts for updates on outages and estimated restoration times (ETRs). •   Download APCo’s free mobile app to easily report an outage or hazard. •   Visit AppalachianPower.com/OutageMap for outage locations and ETRs. •   Follow Appalachian Power on Facebook , X and Instagram for restoration updates.

Floyd County Planner Out of Office   Beginning Monday, January 26, 2026, I will be on extended leave. My anticipated return to the office is the 2 nd  week of March.   During my absence:   If you have questions about dividing a property, doing a lot line revision, building a private division road, etc., please review the Floyd County Land Division Ordinance online at www.floydcova.gov/code-of-ordinances . If you have questions after reviewing the ordinance, please email Jack Carroll at jcarroll@floydcova.gov .   If you have an initial preliminary plat to submit for review, please have the surveyor email the digital copy of the plat to Jack Carroll and copy me ( kturman@floydcova.gov ). Someone will provide you with a submittal fee form. Once the full-sized plat, form, and fee are officially submitted to the County, we have 40 days to review the plat. If you are submitting a 2 nd  or 3 rd , etc., submittal, we have 30 days to review each one. Please email those to Jack and copy me.  During this time, please note that we may use the entire time allowed to review plats.   If you have questions about zoning, Floyd County does not have a zoning ordinance. The Town of Floyd has its own zoning and subdivision ordinances. Please call 540-745-2565 regarding properties within town limits.   If you would like to submit a conservation easement or request for exception for Planning Commission review, please note the following dates and submittal deadlines: For the February 17 th  meeting, the deadline for submittal is 4:30 PM on February 3 rd . For the March 17 th  meeting, the deadline for submittal is 4:30 PM on March 3 rd . Please email Jack Carroll at with questions or submittal information. Please note that you must have submitted a plat for review and it was denied before you can apply for an exception.   If you have questions regarding addresses or building setbacks, please always contact the Department of Inspections at 540-745-9359.   Thank you for your understanding. Karla Turman County Planner Email: kturman@floydcova.gov

The Floyd County Emergency Management Department is diligently monitoring the storm activity. Currently all Fire Rescue Stations and EMS stations are supplied with water and MRE’s.  As the storm progresses, we will monitor the areas of impact in the County and respond accordingly.  Communication will continue through county website, www.floydcova.gov  ,  County Administration Facebook page and Everbridge.  If you have not signed up for Everbridge, Floyd County Citizen Alert,  the link is as follows, https://member.everbridge.net/892807736722954/login .

A significant snowstorm is expected in our area beginning early Saturday, 01/24/2026 . Now is the time to prepare.   The Floyd County Emergency Management Team  has been in close correspondence with the National Weather Service  and the Virginia Department of Emergency Management . We will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates as needed.   Get ready today: • Water and easy meals • Medications and infant/pet supplies • Flashlights + batteries • Phone chargers/battery packs • First aid kit • Warm blankets and extra layers   Please check on neighbors, especially older adults and those who may need help.   It is highly recommended that all preparations be completed and that residents be off the roads by 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, 01/24/2026, unless absolutely necessary.   If you must travel, keep your gas tank topped off and pack a small emergency kit.   Stay informed through official channels: Sign up for Emergency Notifications: https://member.everbridge.net/892807736722954/login County News & Updates: https://www.floydcova.gov/news Floyd County Government Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/FloydCountyVAGov

The Floyd County Transfer Station will be open from 8:00-11:30 am.

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory in effect through midnight tomorrow (01/10/2026). Due to the rainfall experienced this weekend, followed by expected high winds, ground conditions will be soft. As a result, downed trees, limbs, and power lines are possible. Public safety officials have been notified, and fire departments have been briefed. No action is required at this time, but residents are encouraged to remain weather-aware and use caution, especially while traveling. For emergencies, call 911. —Floyd County Emergency Management Department

The Floyd County Emergency Management Department invites residents to participate in a virtual Storm-Ready webinar in partnership with National Weather Service (NWS) Blacksburg. By attending, you’ll learn how weather warnings are issued, how to stay informed during severe weather, and how our community can better prepare for storms and emergencies.