City of Bristol Advises Residents to Prepare for Potential Winter Weather Impacts
BRISTOL, VA — The City of Bristol is advising residents and businesses to begin preparing for a potential winter weather event expected to impact the Bristol area in the coming days. According to the National Weather Service, forecasts indicate the possibility of snow, ice, and hazardous travel conditions, which may result in difficult road conditions and localized service disruptions.
City officials are closely monitoring updates from the National Weather Service and coordinating across Public Works, Public Safety, and Emergency Management to ensure the City is prepared to respond as conditions develop.
Preparation and Safety Reminders
Residents are encouraged to take the following steps now:
Prepare emergency supplies, including food, water, medications, flashlights, and batteries.
Limit travel during periods of hazardous weather and follow guidance from public safety officials.
Stay informed through official City communication channels and trusted weather sources.
Parking and Snow Removal
To assist Public Works crews in clearing streets efficiently:
Residents are asked to park vehicles in their driveways when possible.
Please leave streets clear to allow snowplows and emergency vehicles to pass safely.
Streets and roads will be cleared as conditions allow, with priority given to primary routes and emergency access corridors.
Use of Emergency Services
Residents are reminded that 911 should only be used for true emergencies, such as medical, fire, or life-threatening situations. Weather updates, power outages, and road condition inquiries should be directed to appropriate non-emergency resources.
City Operations
The City of Bristol will continue to provide essential services and will communicate any changes to operations as needed. Crews will work around the clock, as conditions permit, to maintain public safety and restore normal operations.
City officials thank residents for their patience, cooperation, and preparedness as the community works together to navigate this potential inclement weather event.
For ongoing updates, residents are encouraged to:
For more information, Preparedness tips and guides visit:
Ready.gov
• Simple checklists and tips to prepare your home, family, and pets for emergencies
https://www.ready.gov
FEMA.gov
• Federal emergency preparedness information, disaster assistance, and recovery guidance
https://www.fema.gov
Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM)
• Virginia-specific emergency information, preparedness guidance, and alerts
https://www.vaemergency.gov
National Weather Service – Morristown, TN (Bristol Forecast Office)
• Official weather forecasts, winter storm warnings, and watches for Bristol
https://www.weather.gov/mrx
Virginia 511 (VDOT Road Conditions)
• Real-time road conditions, closures, and travel advisories across Virginia
https://www.511virginia.org
Virginia Department of Health (VDH)
• Cold weather safety, power outage health guidance, and emergency health information
https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/emergency-preparedness
American Red Cross – Prepare
• Easy-to-follow emergency plans, supply lists, and safety tips
https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies.html
Bristol Virginia Utilities - BVU Authority
Utility Updates and Report Outages
https://www.bvua.com/
Appalachian Power – Outage Information
• Power outage updates and restoration information for the Bristol area
https://www.appalachianpower.com/outages