Travel Restricted in Multiple So. Indiana Counties Due to Winter Storm Blair

Most people in the tri-state area have spent the day hunkered down at home, but for the few who’ve had to venture out, it’s been a whole different story. One photo from Warrick County even showed a snow plow sliding off the road!

The weather has made the roads treacherous, but it’s the sleet and freezing rain that’s really causing the problems. As the ice builds up on trees and power lines, we’re seeing power outages all over the tri-state, plus a rise in fire risks.

The situation has gotten pretty serious, and now Vanderburgh Co. is under a state of emergency. The Vanderburgh Emergency Management System has announced that travel is now restricted to emergency workers only in Vanderburgh County, joining Dubois and Perry Counties. Stay safe, everyone – this is no time to take chances.

UPDATE – 8:50 P.M. TRAVEL ADVISORY to WARNING LEVEL ->
Coordinating with both City and County, elected officials and Public Safety Partners, we are changing our County Travel status to “WARNING”, as conditions change, we will update this status. This map is updated real time by each counties EMA Staff. As the weekend progresses, we anticipate this map to look very busy. https://www.in.gov/dhs/travel-advisory-map/

WARNING LEVEL ->
The highest level of local travel advisory, means that travel may be restricted to emergency management workers only. During a “warning” local travel advisory, individuals are directed to:
– Refrain from all travel;
– Comply with necessary emergency measures;
– Cooperate with public officials and disaster services forces in executing emergency operations plans; and
– Obey and comply with the lawful directions of properly identified officers.

Perry and Dubuois Counties are also under WARNING travel restrictions according to the map

What Do the Colors Mean?

Yellow: Routine Travel – Use caution, some road conditions may be hazardous.

Orange: Essential Travel ONLY – To work and emergency situations only. Threatening conditions exist. Use extreme caution.

Red: NO travel permitted. – Roads are impassible. Travel restricted to emergency personnel only.

How to Get Real-Time Road Updates in KY, IN, and IL

Check it out for yourself by clicking your state name from the list below.

You can also make a call to check on road conditions in Kentucky, by calling 866-737-3767. In Indiana, call 1-800-261-7623 or you can also check here http://pws.trafficwise.org/pws/.

Tri-State Closings

When inclement weather hits the area, we keep all closing and cancellations in one place to access. If you must head out be sure to make an emergency car kit with essentials like water, snacks, a flashlight, and a blanket.