Snow/Ice Emergency Levels: As defined by Ohio Revised Code
When Levels are issued and lifted, it will be immediately communicated:
- On the home page of this website at the very top of the page;
- On our social media pages: Facebook, X/Twitter, and Instagram;
- Through all of the local news media outlets: TV, radio, and newsprint;
- Via TEXT to those who have signed up for Snow Level Alerts (to sign up, simply text DELCOSNOW to 888777).
Please note: If you’d like to receive other notifications, such as several weather warnings issued by the National Weather Service, emergency evacuation notices, and critical law enforcement information, sign up for DelCo Alerts here: https://emergencycomms.co.delaware.oh.us/delco-alerts/
Level 1: Highways and roadways are snow/ice covered.
Level 2: Roadways have ice and blowing/drifting snow. Drive cautiously. Unnecessary travel is discouraged.
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. Employees should contact their employers to see if they should report to work. Those traveling on the roadways may be subject to arrest.