Orange Travel Watch Issued in Dearborn Co.

Motorists should only be conducting essential travel.

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(Dearborn County, Ind.) – Per the Dearborn County Board of Commissioners Dearborn County, IN will now upgrade and be placed under an “orange” travel watch.  Please stay off the roadways as much as possible to allow crews to clear them safely.

An orange (watch) 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.

Local Travel Advisories as of Sunday at 12:09 p.m.

• Dearborn County – Watch
• Franklin County – None
• Ohio County – Advisory
• Ripley County – Advisory
• Switzerland County – Advisory

Indiana travel status map can be found at https://www.in.gov/dhs/traveladvisory/.