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CLEVELAND (WJW)– Several counties across the area are under snow emergencies with this latest round of winter weather.
Sheriffs in Ohio can declare a snow emergency as a way of temporarily closing county and township roads.
Here is what the snow emergency classifications mean, according to the Ohio Committee for Serve Weather Awareness:
Level 1:
- Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow.
- Roads may also be very icy.
- Drivers are urged to drive very cautiously.
Level 2:
- Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow.
- Roads may also be very icy.
- Only those who feel it is necessary to drive should be out on the roads.
- Contact your employer to see if you should report to work.
- Drivers should use extreme caution.
Level 3:
- All roadways are closed to non-emergency personnel.
- No one should be driving during these conditions unless it is absolutely necessary to travel or a personal emergency exists.
- All employees should contact their employer to see if they should report to work.
- Those traveling on the roads may be subject to arrest.
