Full Notification

STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARED BY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
 
Effective as of 4:00 pm on February 15, 2021 the Decatur County Board of Commissioners has declared a local State of Emergency for the entire county. 
 
All citizens are called upon to comply with necessary emergency measures:

• Do not attempt to drive in blizzard or whiteout conditions unless it is an absolute emergency
  • Law Enforcement officials are authorized to ticket unnecessary travelers
  • Due to treacherous weather conditions,  travelers who become stranded may not receive immediate assistance
• Do not call 911 unless it is to report a life threatening emergency.
• Power outages should be reported to your local service provider, please do not attempt to call 911 for this purpose unless you require life sustaining medical equipment that requires electric power.
• Monitor social media and radio for further information.

Instructions:

Take immediate action
Emergency travel only