Williamson County offices will be closed on Thursday, February 3, and Friday, February 4, due to forecasted severe winter weather in the region. Essential personnel will still report for duty.

Residents are encouraged to stay home and remain indoors if possible. If you must drive, watch for slick road conditions on elevated surfaces, slow down and keep plenty of distance between you and other vehicles.

For more updates and information, follow us at @PreparingWilco on Twitter and Facebook. For information on road conditions, please visit www.drivetexas.org.

County Judge Bill Gravell signed a local disaster declaration due to the imminent threat of widespread or severe damage, injury, or loss of life or property resulting from severe winter weather conditions. The declaration will end at 4 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 4. View the declaration here.

Governor Greg Abbott issued a Disaster Declaration for 17 counties, including Williamson County, for the winter weather response. Read that media release here.