The Schult’s ventured from Omaha to Fort Calhoun Wednesday afternoon for one reason…onion rings.
The couple was prepared to forego their onion ring mission if the roads were bad.
“The roads aren't bad, we checked the interstate and all the way up here it was clear,” said Schult.
Many drivers were pleasantly surprised.
“I was concerned until I got out and once I got out, the roads weren’t very bad,” said Norman Handley.
It wasn’t smooth sailing in all parts of Washington County.
“This morning when I kicked on duty at 6 in the morning it was terrible,” said Sergeant Craig Nelson.
Sgt. Craig Nelson with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office had a much different experience on the roads.
“The highways which are usually pretty good were just ice covered. There was still snow blowing over the highway at that point in time,” said Sgt. Nelson.
Even when the roads are bad, Sheriff’s Deputies need to make it to each and every call.
“You do what you can to make sure you can get there no matter what. Whether that means you can only drive 25 miles per hour on the highway, so be it. We are out here to make sure we can help people, so we have to get there no matter what,” said Sgt. Nelson.
During major snow events Sheriff’s Deputies will be there to help, but they also ask the public to please help them out.
“They need to slow down,” said Sgt. Nelson.
If you absolutely have to go out deputies advice to drive well below the speed limit. But, your best bet is to just stay home.
“If you don't need to be out, there is no reason to be out. There are times I’m sure like last night we couldn’t get a truck to go out, so you weren’t getting your car anyways,” said Sgt. Nelson.
