Etowah County school buses preparing for possible winter weather [Video]

ETOWAH COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) – Etowah County school bus drivers and maintenance department employees are preparing now for the possible chance of snow later in the week. Director Jerry Sparks with Etowah County School Bus Transportation says they’re ready and prepared for the cold weather.

That’s why he says Tuesday was considered a professional development day for his department. Bus drivers cranked up their buses making sure their equipment was working properly. Maintenance crews went over pre-trip safety checks that included checking all fluids, tire pressure and listening for strong engine performance.

Etowah County School Superintendent Dr. Alan Cosby says with the county running one hundred school buses per day on various routes throughout the county. Having a strong maintenance department is important for the safety of the students.

“In the event of icy roads, in the event of adverse weather conditions we will look at the possibility of either delaying school or …