(A) The Commissioners may issue a Level III hazardous travel watch or advisory for all or parts of roadways if they agree that current or expected conditions, including, but not limited to, the presence of fires, floods, utility failures, major accidents, public health emergencies, thunderstorms, acts of terrorism, tornadoes and snow storms, ice, freezing rain, sleet, high water or debris make travel by motor vehicle hazardous.
(B) Upon issuance of a watch or advisory under this section, the Sheriff, Superintendent and Director shall cause the watch or advisory to be broadcast by means of radio stations broadcasting in the county, on the county website and may also be communicated by means of newspapers or other means the officials deem effective.
(C) The officials shall terminate the watch or advisory when the conditions giving rise to the watch or advisory abate. Termination of the watch or advisory shall be communicated by the means used to communicate the original watch or advisory.
(D) A watch or advisory under this section does not regulate or restrict travel or parking on the roadways, however schools and businesses may begin to implement their emergency action plans.
(BC Ord. 2009-10, passed 7-20-2009) Penalty, see § 70.99