Most residents in the tri-state area have stayed home, but those venturing out have faced dangerous conditions as snow and sleet make some roads nearly impassible.
The Indiana Department of Homeland Security reports that Warrick County is currently under a RED – WARNING travel advisory, with updates expected as conditions change.
Indiana counties under warning:
Bartholomew, Brown, Clark, Clay, Crawford, Dearborn, Decatur, Dubois, Fayette, Floyd, Franklin, Harrison, Jackson, Jefferson, Jennings, Johnson, Lawrence, Martin, Monroe, Morgan, Ohio, Orange, Owen, Perry, Ripley, Scott, Shelby, Spencer, Switzerland, Warrick, Washington.
During a “warning” travel advisory, individuals are instructed to:
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Refrain from all travel.
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Follow necessary emergency measures.
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Cooperate with public officials and disaster response teams.
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Obey lawful directions from properly identified officers.
Residents are urged to avoid unnecessary travel to allow emergency crews to work safely.
Travel advisory color guide:
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Yellow: Routine travel – Use caution; some road conditions may be hazardous.
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Orange: Essential travel only – For work or emergencies; threatening conditions exist. Extreme caution required.
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Red: No travel permitted – Roads are impassible; only emergency personnel allowed.
Real-time road updates:
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Indiana: 1-800-261-7623 or http://pws.trafficwise.org/pws/
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Kentucky: 866-737-3767
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Illinois: Check your state’s official traffic updates online.
Tri-State closings:
When severe weather hits, all school, business, and public closures are compiled in one place for easy access. If travel is unavoidable, prepare an emergency car kit with essentials such as water, snacks, a flashlight, and a blanket.
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