(A) The President of the Dearborn County Board of Commissioners may declare one of four declaration levels of emergency as set out in division (B) below.
(B) There shall be four classifications to control roadway use:
(1) WHITE – Caution. A condition may develop that limits or hinders travel in isolated areas. No travel restrictions have been placed in effect by Dearborn County officials, but citizens should be alert to changing conditions.
(2) YELLOW – Advisory. Routine travel or activities may be restricted in areas because of a hazardous situation. Citizens should use caution or avoid these areas. Schools and businesses may being to implement their emergency action plans.
(3) ORANGE – Watch. Conditions are threatening to the safety of the public. Only essential travel is permitted. Travel on public roadways within Dearborn County is prohibited unless it is necessary to get to and from work, for medical emergencies or home necessities. Emergency action plans have been or should now be implemented by businesses, schools, government agencies and other organizations. Any violation of this order may be subject to a $25 fine.
(4) RED – Warning. All public roadways within Dearborn County are closed to non-emergency personnel. Citizens are directed to refrain from all travel, comply with necessary emergency measures, cooperate with public officials and disaster services forces in executing emergency operations plans, and comply with the directions of properly identified officers. Further and more specific restrictions may be included in the disaster declaration. Any violation of this order may be subject to a $50 fine.
(BC Ord. 2013-002, passed 1-15-13)