Ohio issues preventive guidelines in counties expecting snowstorms

After a series of states in the US have issued warnings after reporting extreme weather conditions due to snowstorms, the northeastern state of Ohio was the next in line. Several inches of snow is expected in most counties of the state on Monday. 

The counties have been categorised into different levels depending on the intensity of the predicted snowfall. Counties like Guernsey, Licking, Madison, Delaware, Knox, Marion, Franklin, Morgan, Perry, Union, Pickaway and Muskingum have been placed under level one. 

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On the contrary, counties like Ross, Hocking, Athens, Fairfield, Pike and Jackson have been placed under the relatively severe category, level two. 

The state authorities have issued guidelines for each of the levels, while level three remains unoccupied by any state. Level one, which contains a total of 12 counties, comes with a light guideline with suggestive measures. It says, ” Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be icy. Motorists are urged to drive very cautiously.”

Level two says, “Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be very icy. Only those who feel it is necessary to drive should be out on the roads. Contact your employer to see if you should report to work. Motorists should use extreme caution.”

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Level three, which seems to be strict and harsh comes with measures that shall be used under extreme circumstances. Its says, ” All roadways are closed to non-emergency personnel. No one should be driving during these conditions unless it is absolutely necessary to travel or a personal emergency exists. All employees should contact their employer to see if they should report to work. Those traveling on the roads may subject themselves to arrest.”