(A) The Mayor, the City Manager or the Chief of Police may declare one of three declarations or emergencies set out in division (B) of this section.
(B) There shall be three classifications of vehicular travel situations or catastrophes to control city streets and highways use:
(1) Travel Warning (Color Red): A state of emergency has been declared by the city. Vehicular travel is restricted to emergency personnel only. Citizens are directed to refrain from all vehicular travel, comply with the necessary emergency procedures, cooperate with public officials and disaster service forces in executing emergency operation plans, and comply with the directions of properly identified officers. Further and more specific restrictions may be included in the disaster declaration, if issued.
(2) Travel Watch (Color Orange): Travel conditions have developed that are threatening to the safety of the public. Only essential vehicular travel is recommended (i.e. to and from work, for medical emergencies, home necessities, or other emergency situations). Emergency action plans have been or should be implemented by businesses, schools, government agencies and other organizations.
(3) Travel Advisory (Color Yellow): Routine vehicular travel or activities may be restricted in areas because of a hazardous situation (i.e. blowing and drifting snow, icy roadways, flooding, downed trees or poles, etc.); citizens should drive with caution or avoid these areas. Schools and businesses may begin to implement their emergency action plans.
(C) In the absence of a declaration by the city, the vehicular travel level declaration shall default to the county declaration.
(D) Any person who violates division (B) of this section may be subject to a Class C Infraction.
(Ord. 2010-04, passed 5-24-10)