JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) - The Teton County Commission has declared a state of emergency for the Teton Village area because of weather related issues, including power outages, heavy snowfall and increased risk of avalanches.
The Jackson Hole News & Guide reports (https://bit.ly/2kxyZWk ) that the emergency declaration lasts until Monday.
The areas affected include Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and several residential neighborhoods.
The resort remained closed Thursday as crews worked to restore power that was shut off by a storm that downed 17 power lines Tuesday night.
Officials noted that most of the Jackson Hole region, including the town of Jackson, Grand Targhee Ski Resort and Grand Teton National Park, are unaffected and remain open.
Commissioner Natalia Macker said the declaration is the first step should the county need to ask for state assistance.
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Information from: Jackson Hole (Wyo.) News And Guide, https://www.jhnewsandguide.com
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