Local Disaster Emergency and City Travel Advisory Update

The City of Loogootee Board of Works, with the concurrence of Mayor Brian T. Ader, has reviewed the previously issued City Travel Advisory. The Local Disaster Emergency for the City of Loogootee has now been lifted, effective immediately. The City’s Travel Advisory status has been lowered to WATCH. Residents are encouraged to continue using caution while traveling, especially on side streets and areas that may remain slick.

Thank you to our street department, emergency personnel, and residents for your cooperation and patience during this winter weather event!

Advisory Level Definitions

Under IC 10-14-3-29.5, there are three travel advisory levels. If the emergency management agency director or the principal executive officer of a political subdivision determines that conditions within the political subdivision have created the need for travel advisory restrictions without a local disaster emergency declaration, the emergency management agency director or the principal executive officer may issue an "advisory" or a "watch" level travel advisory. A "warning" level travel advisory may be issued only after a local disaster emergency is declared under IC 10-14-3-29.

1. Advisory: Advisory is the lowest level of local travel advisory. It means that routine travel or activities may be restricted in areas because of a hazardous situation. Citizens should use caution or avoid these areas. Schools and businesses may begin to implement their emergency action plans.
2. Watch: A watch means that conditions are threatening to the safety of the public. Only essential travel is recommended (i.e. to and from work, emergency situation, etc.). Emergency action plans have been or should now be implemented by businesses, schools, government agencies and other organizations. The emergency management agency director or the principal executive officer of a political subdivision may determine that conditions within the political subdivision have created the need for travel advisory restrictions without a local disaster emergency being declared under IC 10-14-3-29. The emergency management agency director or the principal executive officer may issue travel advisory restrictions, but such restrictions shall be limited to the travel advisory levels “advisory” and “watch”.
3. Warning: Warning means that travel may be restricted to emergency personnel only. During a “Warning” Emergency, all citizens are called upon and directed to refrain from all travel, to comply with necessary emergency measures, to cooperate with public officials and disaster services forces in executing emergency operations plans, and to obey and comply with the lawful directions of properly identified officers. Under IC 10-14-3-29.5(d), further and more specific restrictions may be included in a “warning” local travel advisor