Snow emergency exhibited for the counties; What does it mean? – WHIO TV 7 and Whio Radio

Miami Valley – snowfalls were exhibited as an accumulation of snowfalls in the region.

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Our Storm Center 7 team of meteorologists continues to pursue the travel conditions because snow moves through the Miami Valley at 11:00 a.m.

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Counties under level 1 snow emergency:

• Logan County
• Clark County
• Greene County
• Montgomery County

Counties under level 2 snow emergency:

We will continue to update this story.

What are snowfalls?

The offices and departments of the sheriff work with emergency managers in the district to determine whether the current conditions with the weather and the streets make up a snow emergency level.

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Since 1994, the district’s sheriffs have had the authority to issue snowfalls, with the guidelines specified by the state.

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Snow emergency -definitions

Level 1: Streets are dangerous with bubbles and drift snow. Streets can also be icy. Drivers are asked to drive with caution.

Level 2: Streets are dangerous with bubbles and drift snow. Streets can also be very icy. Only those who think it is necessary should be on the streets. Contact your employer to determine if you should report to work. Drivers should turn out extreme caution.

Level 3: All streets are closed to non-emergency employees. Nobody should drive under these conditions unless it is absolutely necessary to travel or a personal emergency. All employees should contact their employer to determine whether they should report to work. Those who travel on the streets can be arrested.

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