Allen County Emergency Management Agency

Justice Center

333 N. Main Street

Lima, OH 45802

Phone: (419) 993 1404

Fax: (419) 222 3757

Allen County Emergency Snow Level Summary

Samuel A. Crish
Sheriff		 Russell J. Decker CEM
EMA Director

2012 - 2013 Winter Season

The following is an accurate summary of Emergency Snow Levels issued for Allen County, Ohio in the current winter season.

Date & Time
Issued

 Level Date & Time
Expired
12/26/12 11:25am 1 12/26/12 1:10pm
12/26/12 1:10pm 2 12/27/12 6:00am
12/27/12 6:00am 1 12/27/12 10:00am
3/6/13  4:45am 1 3/6/13 12:00pm
3/25/13 4:05 am 2 3/25/13 2:00pm
     
     

LEVEL 1 – ROADWAY ADVISORY: Allen County roadways are snow or ice covered with possible drifting. Driving conditions are hazardous. Extreme caution is advised.

LEVEL 2 – ROADWAY WARNING: All roadways in Allen County are extremely dangerous due to heavy, drifted or blowing snow. Some roads may become impassable causing danger to stranded drivers and occupants. Only motorists with extreme necessity and specialized equipment should attempt to drive in these unsafe conditions. In the interest of public safety, motorists are strongly advised to stay off roadways until conditions improve.

LEVEL 3 – STATE OF EMERGENCY: Extremely dangerous conditions exist. Travel should be limited to those persons with emergencies or extreme necessity. This level will be accompanied by a formal “State of Emergency” declaration by the Board of Allen County Commissioners.