MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Both city and state road crews are gearing up with salt and brine as a winter storm bears down on the Mid-South. In preparation, both parties say they are swamped with meetings as they prepare the wintery mix we're set to get. However, they said they're ready to serve when the time comes. "Right now we're still monitoring, we're still watching our local weather partners as well as some you know national weather service," said Tennessee Department of Transportation employee Nicole Alexander. Alexander said the state is ready for whatever ice or snow impacts the roads later this week. "If we need to pre-treat, interstates are our priority, but in the Memphis area specifically, we'll make sure that the river bridges, the flyovers, you know, the elevated surfaces, have a good coating of our salt-brine mixture," Lawrence said. Winter storm likely; potentially snowy day Friday Lawrence told WREG the department has around 175 salt-brine trucks for the region that includes Memphis. However, that region will serve around 20 counties, so she urges patience as they service nearly 10,000 lane miles. "We have quite a bit of ground to cover so it takes us several hours, usually a day and a half to a couple of days to get that pre-treatment down, if we are covering the entire region." When asked about how TDOT will decide which counties receive priority, Lawrence said it will depend on which counties are facing the most severe weather. "It's going to depend on the forecast, so this just past weather event that showed us some flurries, they were talking about the northern counties that connected to Kentucky, possibly having more ice than the southern counties," Lawrence said. "With this one, it looks to be more region-wide so we'll make those determinations after we again have our partners with the weather service." State drivers said they are already prepared to work overtime as they are already putting brine on some roadways. How to ensure your home is ready for freezing temperatures "I carry an extra jacket, hoodie, and extra pair of boots, an extra hoodie uniform, and an extra pair of boots if the travelers are out there," said Highway Incident Operator Todd Stepp. "I suggest the same thing: an extra hoodie if you're broke down on the side of the road. Having an extra hoodie would be a thing." The city of Memphis said right now, snowplows will only be deployed if two inches of snow is predicted. At this time, the city is said to have 15 snow and ice removal trucks along with six brine trucks. WREG has been told that despite their minimal equipment, they are prepared to face the elements: "The City of Memphis has a new strategic snow and ice mitigation plan. Under the new plan, Division of Public Works crews will focus on specific routes when wintry weather affects our area, treating one lane in each direction. " TDOT reminds all drivers to watch out for those working the roads. "Give those guys plenty of room, don't crowd the equipment and don't make them think they need to hurry up and get out of your way when we are out there trying to make the roads safe for you," Lawrence said. The city of Memphis is expected to release its plan for protecting residents from the elements later this week.