 What
is a Level 1, 2 or 3
Snow Emergency?
According
to an opinion by the Ohio Attorney General, the
Sheriff of a county may declare a snow emergency and
temporarily close county and township roads. This is
usually done after conferring with the County Engineer
and the local Emergency Management Agency when weather
conditions have reached emergency proportions.
Township trustees and the Ohio Department of
Transportation may also be consulted.
There are three
levels of snow emergency classifications:
LEVEL 1:
Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting
snow. Roads are also icy. Drive very cautiously.
LEVEL 2:
Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting
snow. Only those who feel it is necessary to drive
should be out on the roads. Contact your employer to
see if you should report to work.
LEVEL 3:
All roadways are closed to non-emergency personnel.
No one should be out during these conditions unless
it is absolutely necessary to travel. All employees
should contact their employer to see if they should
report to work. Those traveling on the roads may
subject themselves to arrest.
The media is
immediately notified whenever a snow emergency is
declared. Motorists are encouraged to monitor
local media outlets or the Engineer's web site for
initial notifications plus any changes in the
designated level of the snow emergency.
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