Marshall County issues a “Warning” level travel advisory

Implementation of “Warning Level” Travel Advisory Emergency Declaration

Strong winds are causing extensive blowing and drifting of roads making them hazardous to travel or, in some cases, impassable. Due to the deteriorating conditions, the Marshall County Board of Commissioners has issued an emergency declaration regarding travel upon roadways in the un-incorporated areas of Marshall County.

The Commissioners, in accordance with Marshall County Ordinance Number 2011-16, have issued a “Warning Level” Travel Advisory Emergency Declaration effective from 1230 hours today’s date. A “Warning Level” Travel Advisory Emergency Declaration means that a state of emergency has been declared.

In accordance with a “Warning Level” Travel Advisory Emergency Declaration, the following orders are in place:

1. No travel is permitted on Marshall County roads and the roads in the City of Plymouth until the Order closing the roads has been terminated by the Board of Commissioners of the county, provided that the Order does not prohibit travel on county roads by individuals engaged in employment necessary to (1) maintain safe rail system, (2) restore utility service, or (3) provide any other emergency public service; and

2. The driver or person in charge of a vehicle, whether or not stalled, that impedes, obstructs, prohibits, impairs, or interferes with highway snow removal crews or emergency personnel and vehicles responding to an emergency may be directed to remove the vehicle from the county road; and

3. A person who stops, parks or leaves a vehicle shall leave sufficient unobstructed width of the roadway opposite the vehicle for the free passage of other vehicles and a clear view of the stopped vehicle from a distance of two hundred (200) feet in either direction (I.C. 9-21-16-2); and

4. It is unlawful for a person to knowingly fail to comply with a lawful order or directions of a law enforcement officer invested by law with the authority to direct, control or regulate traffic (I.C. 9-21-8-1).

Violations of the provisions listed in Section 2, Section 3, or Section 4 above is cause for action to enforce State statutes and may result in the entry of judgment of fines up to Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for a Class C Infraction (I.C. 9-21-5-13, I.C. 9-21-16-9, and I.C. 9-21-8-49).

The Disaster Emergency Declaration shall remain in effect until it has been determined that these conditions are no longer a threat to the safety of the public by the Marshall County Board of Commissioners.
For your safety, we are asking all citizens to comply with the necessary emergency measures, and to cooperate fully with public officials.

Instructions:

A “Warning” Level Travel Advisory means that travel is restricted to emergency management workers only. During a “Warning” level travel advisory individuals are directed to refrain from all travel; comply with necessary emergency measures; cooperate with public officials and disaster service forces in executing emergency operations plans; and obey and comply with lawful directions of properly identified officers.