KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. — As snow blankets parts of East Tennessee, some law enforcement agencies are only responding to emergencies and car crashes with injuries. Here are the agencies that have enacted their winter weather plans.
Morristown Police Department
The Morristown Police Department has enacted its severe weather plane. The MPD is urging everyone to avoid unnecessary travel due to hazardous weather conditions.
During this time MPD officers will not be responding to minor traffic crashes; parties involved in a crash not involving injury are asked to exchange information with one another for a report to be done at a later date. The parties involved will have 72 hours from the date of the crash to come to the MPD to have a report made. The MPD will continue to respond to wrecks involving injury.
Loudon County Sheriff's Office
The Loudon County Sheriff's Office said that they have begun their "Inclement Weather Operations Plan." Law enforcement will respond to emergencies and car crashes that have injuries.
They say people who are in a non-injury crash should exchange information with those involved and contact their insurance provider. LCSO said they encourage people to stay at home and off of roadways in Loudon Co.
Knox County
Knox County's Sheriff Tom Spangler announced Monday morning that Knox County's Sheriff's Office (KCSO) had activated its snow plan.
Patrol units will only respond to emergency calls during the KCSO's snow plan.
People should exchange information if a car crash occurs and there are not any injuries.
Spangler is also asking people to avoid traveling if possible.
He said people should report down power lines or trees to the sheriff's office non-emergency number at 875-215-2444.
