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“A weather forecast has just been received by Greene County EMA that predicts there could be storms and tornados like this past Friday and Greene County is in the path.” Said Roger Axe, Director, of Greene County Emergency Management Agency.
Read More“Old Man Winter is about to remind us he is still around.” said Roger Axe, Director, Greene County Emergency Management Agency. “A winter snow storm is predicted to hit Greene County sometime early Wednesday morning.
Read MoreRoger Axe, director of the Greene County Emergency Management Agency, says old man winter is about to land on us with both feet, just in time for Christmas. Weather predictions are for extreme cold with possible wind and snow.
Read MoreUPDATE: First Christian Church, 80 South Jefferson, Bloomfield, Indiana will have a cooling center in
their Fellowship Hall Wednesday through Saturday from 12:00 Noon to 6:00 p.m……….A cooling center will be open at the north shelter house in the Bloomfield park on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 14 and June 15, from 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM, according to Roger Axe, the director of Greene County Emergency Management Agency. Axe says other locations are needed to serve as cooling centers this week.
A cooling center will be open at the north shelter house in the Bloomfield park on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 14 and June 15, from 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM, according to Roger Axe, the director of Greene County Emergency Management Agency. Axe says other locations are needed to serve as cooling centers this week.
Read More“Severe weather could strike Greene County tomorrow (Wednesday) evening between 5:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m.” said Roger Axe, Director of Greene County Emergency Management Agency.
“In a statewide conference call with the National Weather Service (NWS) Tuesday, we were advised there would be rain off and on most of Wednesday. If there is a break in the rain and the sun comes out and heats the air it will become unstable and increase the chance of tornadic activity and strong winds.
According to NWS, the critical time for the severe weather is from 5:00 p.m. to midnight Wednesday. Several organizations have activities planned for Wednesdays. We ask people to think if they really need to have such events if there is a potential of severe weather and for attenders to be in possible dangerous weather.
However, if organizations decide to have their events they need to keep and eye on the sky.
The questions are, “Is such an event worth putting lives at possible risk?” Axe said.
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 MoreThe Greene County Emergency Management Agency Director Roger Axe says suicide is on the rise especially among young people but it’s not the answer. He wants people to know they are not alone, there is hope and caring people are ready to help.
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.
Greene County EMA (Emergency Management Agency) is following the lead of Vigo County EMA and is requesting as Vice President Pence requested, that businesses that have N95 masks or other respiratory protection devices, donate them to hospitals.
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