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<p style="font-weight:bold; display: inline; line-height:150%; font-size: 115%;">P.O. BOX 6015 <br />COLUMBIA, MO 65205</p></div>
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<p style="font-size: 150%; font-weight: bold;">FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</p>
<p style="font-size: 120%; margin-top: -5px; font-weight:bold;">January 31, 2022</p>
<p style="float:right; font-weight:bold; margin-bottom: 25px; font-size: 100%; text-align:right;">CONTACT: Public Information Officer
<br />City Manager's Office
<br />City of Columbia
<br />573.874.7438
<br />Sydney.Olsen@CoMo.gov
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<br />Communications and Marketing Manager
<br />City Manager's Office
<br />City of Columbia
<br />573.874.7330
<br />Brian.Adkisson@CoMo.gov</p>
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<div style="font-size: 110%; line-height:150%;"><h1 style="clear:both; margin-top: 75px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 130%;">City of Columbia monitoring for chance of winter weather Feb. 1-3</h1>
<div class="content"><span style="padding-left: 50px;">(COLUMBIA, MO)</span> - The City of Columbia is monitoring and preparing to respond to winter weather that could impact the mid-Missouri area Tuesday, Feb. 1, through Thursday, Feb. 3. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter storm watch with heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain. <br /><br />City resources will be utilized to ensure the safety and well-being of our community. The Public Works department is prepping snowplows, materials, and equipment; monitoring local, state, and regional forecasts; and preparing a response plan. City of Columbia Utilities will have additional crews on standby for the potential of downed power lines. The strong winds and weight of snow and ice on power lines and tree limbs could cause sporadic power outages.<br /><br />As winter weather can be unpredictable, residents are encouraged to closely monitor the forecast and changing road conditions throughout the mid-Missouri
area. Residents may want to run errands and shop for groceries early to avoid travel during inclement weather. <br /><br />Updates will be posted on the City's various social media accounts. Information and updates are also available at CoMo.gov.</div>
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<div class="content"><strong>Location:</strong> <a href="https://gis.gocolumbiamo.com/CityView/?find=701 E Broadway" target="_blank">701 E Broadway</a></div>
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