‘It’s a blizzard, people.’ Sheriff’s no-nonsense post tells Californians to stay home
A California sheriff’s no-nonsense approach urging residents to stay home is receiving applause.
With ongoing winter storms with heavy snowfall resulting in road closures, the Mono County Sheriff’s Office offered a simple message to residents in a Monday, Feb. 27, Facebook post.
“The roads are closed. All of them. There is no alternate route, back way, or secret route. It’s a blizzard, people,” the sheriff’s office wrote. “You cannot see your hand in front of your face, let alone a snow stake to guide your way. Stay home.”
Facebook users were quick to praise the sheriff’s post, with some calling it “awesome” and “good common sense advice.”
“Mono County Sheriff wins the Internet today!” one user wrote.
“OMG you are the BEST,” another commented. “My daughters and I are still laughing. Because of this snow we are stuck at a condo in Mammoth Mountain. Your post helped us laugh and look at the funny side of the situation. Thank you for making our day.”
Mono County, a “rural county situated between the crest of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the California/Nevada border,” was among 13 counties Gov. Gavin Newsom for which proclaimed a state of emergency Wednesday, March 1, because of winter storms that have battered the mountain communities, The Fresno Bee reported.
A blizzard warning was issued for parts of the Sierra Nevada starting Monday and ending Wednesday, The Los Angeles Times reported.
A winter storm watch remains in effect for the area, with warnings of possible heavy snowfall, according to the National Weather Service.
This story was originally published March 2, 2023 at 2:56 PM with the headline "‘It’s a blizzard, people.’ Sheriff’s no-nonsense post tells Californians to stay home."
