All Kannapolis parks will close at 5 p.m. today. This includes West Avenue Park, Baker's Creek Park, Safrit Park, and Village Park.

City and NCDOT crews continue preparations for the expected adverse weather. Maintaining major thoroughfares, highways and interstates are the top priority.

We encorage you to make plans to stay home this evening and tomorrow.

To prepare for winter weather, we recommend these tips: 

• Pay close attention to your local forecast and be prepared for what’s expected in your area. 

• Keep cell phones, mobile devices and spare batteries charged. 

• Use a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration weather radio or a weather alert app on your phone to receive emergency weather alerts. 

• Dress warmly. Wear multiple layers of thin clothing instead of a single layer of thick clothing. 

• Store an emergency kit in your vehicle. Include scraper, jumper cables, tow chain, sand/salt, blankets, flashlight, first-aid kit and road map. 

• Gather emergency supplies for your pet including leash and feeding supplies, enough food for several days and a pet travel carrier. 

• Do not leave pets outside for long periods of time during freezing weather. 

• Look out for your friends, neighbors and the elderly during winter weather. 

Learn more at: www.ReadyNC.gov

For real-time travel information: www.DriveNC.gov.

If you experience a power outage:

Duke Energy Customers: https://outagereport.duke-energy.com/#/report-outage/home/find-account 

Or call Duke Energy at 800.POWERON (800.769.3766).