(Lincoln, NE) -- Due to a strong winter storm system that moved across Nebraska this week, hundreds of drivers needed assistance.
The Nebraska State Patrol says troopers responded to more than 400 weather-related incidents over the last few days as snow and ice accumulated across Nebraska. The state patrol says between Wednesday and Thursday, troopers responded to 42 crashes and performed 385 motorist assists. Motorist assists often include slide-offs and drivers who get stranded in the snow. “Many people made the choice to stay off the roads during the worst part of the snowstorm, but the number of incidents increased once the snow stopped falling,” said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “I’m proud of the effort our troopers and dispatchers made over the last few days to help keep people safe during these conditions.”
NSP reminds all motorists to have a winter emergency kit in your vehicle during the winter months. Some items to include are:
- Warm clothes
- Blankets
- Cell phone charger
- Water and snacks
- Flashlight
- First Aid kit
- Ice scraper
- Ice melt or sand
- Jumper cables
As winter continues, motorists should always remember to visit 511.Nebraska.gov or check the Nebraska 511 app for updated road conditions along their route. Any driver who needs help on the road can call the NSP Highway Helpline at *55 to speak directly with an NSP dispatcher.