Full Notification

Level II Essential Travel Permitted- (IDHS Travel Watch)
Snow Emergency Has Been Terminated

Level I Travel Advisory in effect until 12noon 1/8/2025
 
On January 5, 2025 at 10:15 P.M. the Wayne County Commissioners declared a Level II Essential Travel Permitted Snow Emergency to be in effect in Wayne County, the City of Richmond and the Town of Centerville.  This snow emergency declaration has been terminated, as of 12:00 P.M. on January 7, 2025.
 
The chief executive of Wayne County, Indiana does now find that the weather conditions and subsequent effects on travel in and through Wayne County have improved to such degree that hazard posed by the operation and parking of motor vehicles on county roadways has been reduced to allow persons to travel on county roadways.
 
The Level II Essential Travel Permitted Snow Emergency is terminated and that restrictions on the operation and parking of motor vehicles on Wayne County roadways are no longer in effect.
 
A Level 1 Travel Advisory will be in effect now until January 8, 2025 at 12:00 P.M.
 
Questions concerning this Level II Essential Travel Permitted Snow Emergency Termination may be directed to:         
       
Wayne County Emergency Management Agency – (765) 973-9399
 
If emergency assistance is needed or, to report an emergency incident call 9-1-1. 
For information, other assistance or to report damage call the Emergency Management Agency at (765) 973-9399.
 

Instructions:

If you must drive during this advisory, remain alert and use caution as you may encounter slick patches on roads and rapidly changing road conditions. Allow extra time to get to your destination, reduce your speed and increase the following distance from the vehicle ahead. Avoid sudden changes in speed and apply brakes and accelerator slowly and gently.