Local Snow Emergency Declaration- Level II (Travel Watch)
At 9:00 PM on January 24, 2026, the Wayne County Board of Commissioners declared a Level II Snow Emergency (Travel Watch) for Wayne County, including the City of Richmond and the Town of Centerville. This declaration will remain in effect until 12:00 PM on January 26, 2026, unless extended by the Board of Commissioners.
A Level II Snow Emergency means only essential travel is permitted on county roads. This declaration does NOT apply to state or federal highways.
Essential travel includes:
- Travel to and from work or school
- Travel to obtain necessary medical care
- Travel to obtain prescription medications
- Travel to obtain essential food or fuel
- Travel to obtain safe shelter
- Travel by emergency vehicles and emergency personnel
Non-essential travel is prohibited.
Violators may be fined up to $150 under Indiana Code 10-14-3-34. Knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly violating this order is a Class B misdemeanor.
Parking is prohibited on all county roads and within the county road right-of-way. Vehicles that are parked, stalled, stranded, or abandoned in violation of this order may be removed at the owner’s expense.
For questions regarding this snow emergency, contact:
Wayne County Emergency Management Agency at (765) 973-9399
For emergency assistance, call 9-1-1.
