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President Nathan Abrams of the Greene County Commissioners signed a declaration of a disaster emergency earlier this morning in response to damage from tornadic activity, wind and flooding that occurred last Friday.
Read MoreNathan Abrams, president, Greene County Board of Commissioners, has put Greene County's Road Status to Level One or Advisory until 6:00 p.m. tonight (Thursday). Greene County Emergency Management Agency Director Roger Axe reports that at that time, Abrams has ordered it to advance to Level Two, Watch Status until 8:00 a.m. Saturday, December 24.
Read MoreLinton, Indiana—Greene County General Hospital is pleased to announce the creation of the Greene County General Hospital Police Department. Officers were sworn in during a ceremony on December 20, 2022.
Read MoreEarlier today, Monday, February 21, representatives from multiple small businesses in Greene County were in the commissioner’s room at the Greene County Courthouse where Commissioners President Nathan L. Abrams presented them with their award checks as the recipients of funds from Greene County’s Community Development Block Grant to help local businesses impacted by COVID-19.
Read MoreBefore 6 p.m. today (Thursday, February 17) Greene County Emergency Management Director Roger Axe announced the Greene County Road Status has been set at Level One / Advisory due to the weather that is expected to result in hazardous travel conditions in the coming hours.
“Please be advised that Nathan Abrams, President, Greene County Board of Commissioners, has set the Greene County Road Status to Level One or Advisory,” said Axe. “This is due to the vast amount of precipitation Greene County experienced today that could lead to flooding of county roads. Also because of all the water we have on the roads and temperatures falling, the roads may become slick and hazardous especially in the darkness hours.
“The advisory status in all likelihood will return to normal Friday morning, January 18, 2022.”
Read MoreRoad Status in Greene County has been elevated to Level 2 or Watch Status by Nathan Abrams, President of the Greene County Board of Commissioners.
Level 2 means: “…conditions are threatening to the safety of the public. During a "watch" local travel advisory, only essential travel, such as to and from work or in emergency situations, is recommended, and emergency action plans should be implemented by businesses, schools, government agencies, and other organizations.”
“After conferring with Greene County Highway Superintendent, Roger Hamilton, we feel that road conditions are such that with the incoming snow they will only worsen today. That is why I
have taken this action to protect the citizens of the county. Although the roads may not look dangerous now, still people on the road only increase the chance of accidents and injury.” Abrams said.
Also, people may start out, but as conditions worsen, they may have great difficulty getting back or not back at all. As we have said before, stay off the roads.” Abrams concluded.
Read MoreAt 4:32 p.m. EST today, Greene County Board of Commissioners President Nathan Abrams, moved the Greene County Road Status from Normal to Level 1, Advisory. Level one means:
Advisory: Level 1
The lowest level of local travel advisory means that routine travel or activities may be restricted in areas because of a hazardous situation, and individuals should use caution or avoid those areas.
“Although this is only an Advisory Level, still we want people to limit their travel to only the most necessary reasons. The more vehicles on the road the greater the risks of accidents. Also, conditions could become worse and people could get caught in the situation. Don’t drive unless you absolutely have to. Take notice and govern yourself accordingly.” Abrams said.
Read MoreGreene County’s Travel Advisory has been lifted, as of early Sunday afternoon.
Read MoreGreene County’s travel status has been lowered from a Watch (Orange) to an Advisory (Yellow) level. Advisory is the lowest level of local travel status. It means that routine travel or activities may be restricted in areas because of a hazardous situation and individuals should use caution or avoid those areas.
Read MoreA Travel Status Watch (Orange) Level II has been issued for Greene County. The Travel Status Warning (Red) Level III was lifted for Greene County on Wednesday morning, February 17. The change was made by Nathan Abrams, president of the Greene County Board of Commissioners. Greene County Emergency Management Director Roger Axe announced the status change around 7:30 a.m.
The Indiana Department of Homeland Security defines three travel status levels. Of these, a Warning (Red) Level III is the highest level of local travel advisory. The next level is a Watch (Orange) Level II.
A Watch (Orange) Level II travel status means that conditions are threatening to the safety of the public. During a "watch" local travel advisory, only essential travel, such as to and from work or in emergency situations, is recommended, and emergency action plans should be implemented by businesses, schools, government agencies, and other organizations.
Read MoreA Travel Status Warning (Red) Level III was issued for Greene County early Tuesday morning, February 16. It is effective immediately, restricting travel in the county to emergency personnel only.
Greene County Emergency Management Director Roger Axe announced the status change around 8:10 a.m.
“Due to extraordinary circumstances, president of the Greene County Board of Commissioners, Nathan Abrams, has set Greene County's Road Travel Status to Level III or Warning,” said Axe.
Only the Commissioners can make this determination, according to Axe. A county’s emergency management agency notifies the state and the public of changes in status.
The Indiana Department of Homeland Security defines three travel status levels. Of these, a Warning (Red) Level III is the highest level of local travel advisory. It means that travel may be restricted to emergency management workers only.
During a Warning (Red) Level III Travel Status, local travel advisory individuals are directed to:
1. Refrain from all travel
2. Comply with necessary emergency measures
3. Cooperate with public officials and disaster services forces in executing emergency operations plans, and
4. Obey and comply with the lawful directions of properly identified officers.
Effective at 4 p.m. this afternoon, Tuesday, September 22, the Greene County Commissioners declared a local disaster emergency due to dry conditions and ordered a ban on open burning in Greene County. This is effective for seven days but it can be extended if necessary. The penalty for a violation could be substantial and all local law enforcement personnel are empowered to enforce the ban and write citations.
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