Some information for you as we enter the wonderful Ohio winter weather season! We are Always asked about Snow Emergency Levels and what they mean, below is an explanation. You can follow the Putnam County Sheriffs Office Facebook page for up to date Emergency Levels. We also will try to post up to date info as received. Snow Emergency Classifications Pursuant of Ohio Attorney General Opinion 86-023, the sheriff of a county may declare a snow emergency and temporarily close county and township roads within his jurisdiction for the preservation of the public peace. Attorney General Opinion 97-015 allows the sheriff to close state and municipal roads. Snow Emergency Classifications LEVEL 1: Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be icy. Motorists are urged to drive very cautiously. LEVEL 2: Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be very icy. 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. Motorists should use extreme caution. LEVEL 3: All roadways are closed to non-emergency personnel. No one should be driving during these conditions unless it is absolutely necessary to travel or a personal emergency exists. All employees should contact their employer to see if they should report to work. Those traveling on the roads may subject themselves to arrest. To view the state’s weather-related road closures and restrictions, visit the Ohio Department of Transportation’s traffic website at ohgo.
Posted on: Mon, 17 Nov 2014 00:11:23 +0000
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