Crews worked overnight and are continuing into this morning to clear roads from yesterday’s winter weather.   Yesterday, Mayor Linda Gorton declared a snow emergency for Lexington. The city’s Emergency Operations Center is partially activated, and all public safety divisions are on 24-hour schedules through Thursday, Jan. 9. All city crews involved in snow removal duties are working alternating 12-hour shifts.  City offices for employees not involved in weather response will be closed today, Monday, January 6. In addition, the following will be closed today: City Employee Pharmacy Dr. Samuel Brown Health Center Fayette County Clerk’s Office Raven Run Nature Sanctuary and McConnel Springs Park (all programs canceled) Dunbar, Castlewood, Kenwick, Tates Creek, and William Wells Brown community centers All Play Golf Lexington courses (Lakeside, Tates Creek, Gay Brewer Jr. Course at Picadome and Kearney Hill Golf Links) In addition, there will be no garbage, recycling, or yard waste collection today, Monday, Jan. 6.  The Urban County Council swearing-in ceremony has been postponed to 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12, at the Lexington Senior Center.  Between midnight and 6 a.m. this morning (January 6), the Lexington Police Department responded to 0 non-injury collisions, 2 injury collisions, 16 traffic hazards, 4 escorts and 9 calls for motorist assistance. Drivers are asked to avoid non-essential travel. If travel is essential, drivers should allow themselves plenty of the time to reach their destination. Motorists are reminded to drive slowly, increase following distance, and be on the lookout for black ice.  To report a traffic light that is out or other weather-related incidents, call (859) 258-3600 or 311. For emergencies, call 911. If you need assistance or see someone who may need assistance, call (859) 258-3600. The Office of Homelessness Prevention & Intervention Emergency Weather Plan remains in effect. The plan includes expanded shelter services and free transportation to shelters. The Emergency Weather Plan and a list of shelters are available at lexingtonky.gov/homelessness-prevention-and-intervention. Residents who see someone who may need shelter should call the Lexington Police Department non-emergency number at (859) 258-3600. The city’s snow removal plan with street and sidewalk rankings is available at lexingtonky.gov/snow. Get the latest on city snow removal, delays, closings and more at lexingtonky.gov/snowupdates. Residents can get information on accidents, lane blockages, snow-and-ice trouble spots and road closures through the city’s Traffic Management X account @lexwrecks. They can also view traffic at major intersections in real time through the city’s traffic cameras at lexingtonky.gov/traffic. The post City crews continue snow removal efforts, City offices closed today appeared first on The Lexington Times.