Numerous Counties Placed Under Travel Alerts: Stay Informed!

INDIANAPOLIS – Numerous counties are under some form of travel alert following a winter storm that dropped several inches of snow across Indiana.

As per the Indiana Department of Homeland Security’s travel alert map, 25 counties have been issued a red travel warning, while 24 are under an orange travel watch. Over a dozen counties are under a yellow travel advisory.

Warning (Red)

The utmost level of local travel advisory indicates that travel may be limited to emergency management personnel only. During a “warning” local travel advisory, individuals are advised to:

• Avoid all travel
• Adhere to essential emergency protocols
• Assist public authorities and disaster response teams in executing emergency operational strategies
• Follow the lawful instructions of duly identified officials

Watch (Orange)

This signifies that conditions pose a threat to public safety. During a “watch” local travel advisory, only critical travel, such as commuting to and from work or in emergency situations, is recommended, and emergency action protocols should be activated by businesses, educational institutions, governmental bodies, and other entities.

Advisory (Yellow)

The most basic level of local travel advisory denotes that regular travel or activities may be curtailed in certain areas due to hazardous circumstances, and individuals should exercise caution or avoid those regions.

Normal Status (Green)

Counties with no travel restrictions are classified as green. This indicates that travel conditions are normal.

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