LEE COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) - The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is urging residents to avoid non-essential travel if possible.

In a Facebook post, the sheriff’s office said they received reports of numerous vehicles sliding off the roadway.

If you must travel, the sheriff’s office gave the following tips:

• Reduce speed significantly
• Increase your following speed
• Avoid sudden braking or acceleration
• Turn on headlights if not on
• Clear all snow and ice from your vehicle, including lights and windows
• Monitor road conditions closely
• Have an emergency kit in your vehicle
• Be extra cautious on bridges and overpasses as they tend to freeze first

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