(A) If the principal executive officer of the county issues a local travel advisory as part of an emergency declaration under §§ 38.001 through 38.005, 38.020 through 38.030, 38.045 through 38.054, 38.065 and 38.066, the principal executive officer shall designate the travel advisory as falling into one of the following categories:
(1) 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;
(2) Watch. 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; and
(3) Warning.
(a) 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:
1. Refrain from all travel;
2. Comply with necessary emergency measures;
3. Cooperate with public officials and disaster services forces in executing emergency operations plans; and
4. Obey and comply with the lawful directions of properly identified officers.
(b) Further and more specific restrictions, including parking restrictions, may be included in a warning local travel advisory.
(B) If the Director or the principal executive officer of the county determines that conditions within the county have created the need for travel advisory restrictions without a local disaster emergency declaration under this §§ 38.001 through 38.005, 38.020 through 38.030, 38.045 through 38.054, 38.065 and 38.066, the Director or the principal executive officer may issue an advisory or a watch level travel advisory.
(Ord. 2013-153, passed 4-8-2013)