Grayson County officials urge residents to stay home as extreme cold warning continues

Grayson County officials urged residents to limit travel and check on vulnerable neighbors on Monday as the area remained under a cold weather advisory and an extreme cold warning.

"If you don't need to be out, don't be out," said Sam Bormley, host of the local radio program In the Know. Sheriff Norman Chaffins, serving as guest co-host, reiterated the travel advisory and said roads remain hazardous because of snow and a hidden layer of ice.

Chaffins said the sheriff's office is prioritizing emergency calls during the storm and will respond first to injury crashes and other serious incidents. "For non‑injury incidents — cars stuck, off the road or minor damage — we'll arrange wreckers and focus our officers on life‑threatening calls," he said. He gave a direct public contact for assistance: "Contact dispatch at (270) 259-0303," Chaffins said, adding deputies will perform welfare checks when requested and can assist with medication deliveries in limited cases.

The program listed several warming centers and community resources for residents who lose heat or power: East Grayson Fire Department in Big Clifty; the Grayson County Government Building, 130 East Market St., Litchfield; the old Kennyville School; and Rough River Dam State Park. The broadcast said there were eight reported outages in the county at the time of the show.

Officials also warned of a change in routine response to crashes. Chaffins said the department will continue to assist motorists but is limiting on‑scene collision work for non‑injury incidents so crews can remain available for higher‑priority emergencies.

Chaffins warned residents to be wary of scammers taking advantage of the storm. "There are scammers calling, making it look like they're from LG&E or the state police — hang up unless you already do business with them," he said, describing spoofed caller IDs and urging verification before sharing personal information.

Bormley directed listeners to k105.com/closings and said businesses can email info@k105.com to report closures. He and Chaffins asked residents to check on elderly neighbors, keep emergency kits in vehicles if travel is unavoidable, and conserve power where possible to avoid overloading the grid.

The broadcast closed with officials reminding listeners that road crews and first responders are working extended shifts and asking for public patience: check on neighbors, report urgent needs to dispatch at (270) 259-0303, and consult k105.com for updates.