Hamilton County Snow Emergency

Level 1)   Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads are also icy.  Drive very cautiously.

Level 2)   Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow.  Only those who feel it is necessary to drive should be out on the roadways.  Contact your employer to see if you should report to work.

Level 3)   All roadways are closed to non-emergency personnel.  No one should be out during these conditions unless it is absolutely necessary to travel.  All employees should contact their employer to see if they should report to work.  Those traveling on the roadways may subject themselves to prosecution.

Reading Snow Emergency

Either the Mayor or the Safety Services Director can declare a snow emergency, which will be broadcasted on local radio and television stations. While the snow emergency is in effect, streets designated as snow emergency routes must be cleared of parked vehicles so emergency crews can get through.

Additionally, motorists are prohibited from operating vehicles on such streets if the vehicle is not appropriately equipped. Motorists can be cited if their vehicles stall or get stuck in the snow on snow emergency routes during a snow emergency.

City officials urge residents to move their vehicles off snow emergency routes when winter weather storms are predicted so vehicles do not get plowed in or stranded.