Full Notification

The Steuben County Commissioners in cooperation with the Sheriff, Steuben County Highway and the Steuben County Emergency Management have returned Steuben County to an emergency Snow WARNING. This warning is in effect immediately. The WARNING will be in effect until 12:00PM Monday January 27th 2014. Conditions will be monitored prior to the expiration and the WARNING will either be lifted or extended at that time. Many outlying areas are impassable . Wind speeds are gusting to 30+ miles per hour causing heavy drifting snow. Regular media outlets plus the Sheriff Facebook page, www.steubensheriff.com and Nixle text alerts will be used to alert everyone of any updates.

ALL COUNT OFFICES INCLUDING THE COURT HOUSE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY JANUARY 27th 2014


WARNING
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:
(A) refrain from all travel;
(B) comply with necessary emergency measures;
(C) cooperate with public officials and disaster services forces in executing emergency operations plans; and
(D) obey and comply with the lawful directions of properly identified officers.

Below are the levels of snow emergency.
Indiana Department of Homeland Security

Warning
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:
(A) refrain from all travel;
(B) comply with necessary emergency measures;
(C) cooperate with public officials and disaster services forces in executing emergency operations plans; and
(D) obey and comply with the lawful directions of properly identified officers.

Watch
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.

Advisory
The lowest level of local travel advisory, means that routine travel or activities may be restricted in areas because of a hazardous situation, and individuals should use caution or avoid those areas.

Tim R. Troyer
Sheriff