(A) The Board of Commissioners of the county may declare one of the two transportation or snow emergency classifications as set forth in § 71.31 of this chapter, based upon recommendations and situation reports provided by the County Sheriff, the County Highway Department Supervisor and/or the County Emergency Management Agency Director or their respective designees. Once declared, the transportation or snow emergency classification may be up-graded, down-graded, extended or terminated by action of the Commissioners.
(B) The Commissioners shall cause each declaration made by them pursuant to this subchapter to be publicly announced by means of broadcasts from radio and television stations located within and with a normal operating range covering the county. They may cause the declaration to be further announced in newspapers of general circulation when feasible. Each announcement shall describe the action taken by the Commissioners, including the time it became or will become effective, and shall specify the roadways or area affected. A transportation emergency shall go into effect when designated.
(1982 Code, § 47.11) (Ord. passed 2-12-1997)