Weather, road info a phone call away

With the winter season on the way, keeping informed about changes in KMC road conditions is vital.

There are several phone lines dedicated to ensure 24-hour up-to-date information is available when weather changes: 480-COLD (2653) or 06371-47-2653, and 479-TALK (8255). Dialing either number will lead the caller to a voice-messaging service with several options. The first and second options allow you to hear information on road conditions. The third is for the KMC Straight Talk Line.

By pressing “one” when prompted, callers will hear current road conditions and weather-related information in the KMC. By pressing “three,” callers will hear important information regarding other important topics. Messages will normally consist of highly visible topics that affect the entire KMC.

“This service is provided to members of the KMC to ensure that important information is made available when it’s needed,” said Brig. Gen. Bill Bender, KMC commander. “For this service to be valuable, we place top priority on ensuring that it is updated regularly.”

The system is updated as needed with current road conditions and community information on a regular basis by the public affairs office.

In addition to dialing 480-COLD and 479-TALK, KMC members can also listen to AFN live programming on Z-100.2 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Disk jockeys update changes regularly.

Information is also posted on KMC-TV and in some situations, on the Ramstein homepage as soon as possible. This closed-circuit TV is available for those
living and working on base.

Public affairs will update changes to road conditions, early release from schools and work or other important weather-related information. So, before leaving for work in the morning or if there are questions on road conditions or other events, KMC members should check one of these three methods for information.

(Information provided by 435th Air Base Wing Public Affairs)