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Greene County Commissioners issue Travel Warning effective immediately; Travel may be restricted to emergency personnel only

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Greene County Commissioners issue Travel Warning effective immediately; Travel may be restricted to emergency personnel only

A 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.

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Greene County Courts are closed today, Tuesday, February 16

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Greene County Courts are closed today, Tuesday, February 16

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.

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LPD Chief says Mother Nature is working fast; Stay home if possible

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LPD Chief says Mother Nature is working fast; Stay home if possible

Linton 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.

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NWS Update at 1:30 pm Monday: Heavy snow with reduced visibility

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NWS Update at 1:30 pm Monday: Heavy snow with reduced visibility

Heavy 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.

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Indiana Health Department responds to weather's impact on vaccination clinics

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Indiana Health Department responds to weather's impact on vaccination clinics

INDIANAPOLIS — 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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NWS issues Winter Storm Warning for all of central Indiana

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A Winter Storm Warning is in effect starting tonight (Sunday, February 14) for all of central Indiana. Eight to 12 inches of snow is possible in the warning.

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Winds of 20 mph with occasional gusts to 30 mph are expected Monday evening, and the heaviest snowfall is currently expected between 4 pm and midnight.

Travel is expected to be very difficult, and especially treacherous Monday evening as heavy snow could combine with winds to produce near zero visibility at times. Blowing and drifting will also make snow removal difficult and could continue the travel problems into the day on Tuesday.

Use caution if you must travel. Wear appropriate clothing and keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

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Hoosiers age 65 and older now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine

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Hoosiers age 65 and older now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health today announced that Hoosiers age 65 and older are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

The vaccine is available at no cost, and appointments can be made by visiting https://ourshot.in.gov. Hoosiers who do not have access to a computer or cell phone or who need assistance with registration also can call 211 or contact one of Indiana’s Area Agencies on Aging for assistance. A caregiver or loved one may make an appointment on behalf of an eligible senior.

The vaccine requires two doses to obtain full immunity. Appointments for the second dose will be made at the clinic when the first dose is administered.

Vaccine supply remains limited nationally. Indiana has adopted an age-based approach to expanding vaccine eligibility in order to fulfill its goals of reducing hospitalizations, saving lives and protecting vulnerable populations. Hoosiers age 60 and older comprise 22.5 percent of the population but account for 64.1 percent of hospitalizations and 93.3 percent of COVID-19 deaths.

Additional groups will be added as more vaccine becomes available. Updates will be posted at https://ourshot.in.gov.

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Hoosiers 70 and older are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine

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Hoosiers 70 and older are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine

INDIANAPOLIS — Hoosiers age 70 and older can now begin scheduling appointments to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Appointments can be scheduled by visiting https://ourshot.in.gov. Those needing assistance with registration can call 211 or one of Indiana’s Area Agencies on Aging. A caregiver or loved one also may make an appointment on behalf of an eligible senior.

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Greene County Health Department launches vaccine clinics

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Greene County Health Department launches vaccine clinics

Bloomfield— The Greene County Health Department is launching its vaccination clinic today and administering COVID-19 vaccine to eligible recipients.

The vaccine is now available to individuals age 80 and older, as well as to licensed and unlicensed healthcare workers and first responders who have face-to-face interactions with patients or infectious material or work in a public-facing position that requires in-person contact.

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Hoosiers urged to be patient in signing up for COVID-19 vaccines

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Hoosiers urged to be patient in signing up for COVID-19 vaccines

INDIANAPOLIS —High interest in COVID-19 vaccines has caused slowdowns to the state’s vaccine registration site and 211 system, but both systems are working. Hoosiers age 80 and older who are now eligible are encouraged to continue to check the sites throughout the day.

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