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Greene 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 MoreWhile most people were staying home on a snowy night, avoiding slick roads, one JPD officer and a couple of GCSD deputies were busy chasing down a woman who allegedly was driving drunk and stole two trucks Monday night. She said she was trying to get to Bloomfield. She made it, when she got a ride to jail.
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 MoreThanks to Anneita Vandeventer for this photo taken on the Mineral Road near Bloomfield on Tuesday morning, February 16.
Read MoreThe Indiana Travel Status Map has been updated to show Greene County is under a Travel Status Warning, shown in red.
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 Courts will be closed on Tuesday, February 16. This includes the Greene Circuit, Greene Superior, and Greene Magistrate’s Courts - all closed on Tuesday due to continuing inclement weather, travel uncertainties, and in consideration of public and court staff safety.
Read MoreGreene County Courts will be closed on Tuesday, February 16. This includes the Greene Circuit, Greene Superior, and Greene Magistrate’s Courts - all closed on Tuesday due to continuing inclement weather, travel uncertainties, and in consideration of public and court staff safety.
Read MoreTwo men suspected in multiple burglaries were busted on Saturday after deputies followed tracks through the snow. In initial interviews, both suspects blamed the other one. Deputies recovered a significant number of valuable items for victims, but one gun safe was found in a creek. The investigation is ongoing. GCSD is asking anyone who may have been the victim of a recent burglary to contact the sheriff’s department.
Read MoreThanks to everyone who shared photos of Greene County during the snowstorm on Monday, February 15, 2021. Continuing to accept photos: Send to the GreeneStreets Facebook page or by email to news@greenestreets.com.
Read MoreConditions continue to deteriorate, as shown in photo by ISP Trooper Caleb Garvin in Greene County.
Read MoreLinton Police Chief Paul Clark says roads and streets in the Linton area are snow-covered and hazardous. He advises everyone to stay home if possible.
"The street department in Linton is working as hard as they can to address the condition of the roads, but Mother Nature is working faster," said Clark.
"If you have to be out, be cautious and allow extra time and extra space, and drive at a very, very, very cautious pace."
Clark also advises drivers to be mindful of any utility workers who might need to be working outside during this storm.
Read MoreHeavy snow is overspreading central Indiana from the southwest. Snowfall rates of over an inch an hour are possible. Visibilities in the heavy snow in areas such as Vincennes and Bloomington will be a quarter mile or less at times, and this area of snow is expanding northeastward.
Read MoreSnow’s coming down all over Greene County and the surrounding area. Indiana State Police Sgt. Michael Wood of the Bloomington Post says “Round 2 is upon us. Roads are quickly deteriorating. Predictions are 1”-2” an hour until later this evening. Turn your headlights on, buckle up, put the phone down and drive safely to where you’re going and stay there!”
Read MoreINDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health announced today that Hoosiers who have COVID-19 vaccine appointments scheduled this week should be aware that inclement weather could impact clinic operations. The state is working with local vaccination sites to reschedule appointments as needed. Individuals whose appointments are impacted will be notified by email or text message about the need to reschedule.
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