Is it true that for Levels 2 snow emergency in effect, county government offices to close at noon?”
SPRINGFIELD — A level two snow emergency for Clark and Champaign counties is in effect as of 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, officials in both counties said. Additionally, Clark County government offices will close at noon. The snow emergency was upgraded from a level one emergency that was issued early this morning. A level two emergency means that roadways are “extremely hazardous” and only those who feel it necessary to drive should be out, officials said. Motorists should contact their employer to find out if they need to report to work. Champaign County as well as city of Urbana officials were discussing whether to close offices but had not made a decision Tuesday morning. Twelve trucks are out clearing roadways in Clark County and workers are on 12-hour shifts, said Ned Weber, deputy of operations and maintenance, Clark County Engineer’s Office. The salt supply is holding steady and a new order should be delivered in the next couple of days, Weber said. There is 12 inches of snow on
By Valerie Lough, and staff reports Updated 11:06 AM Tuesday, February 9, 2010 SPRINGFIELD — A level two snow emergency for Clark and Champaign counties is in effect as of 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, officials in both counties said. Additionally, Clark County government offices will close at noon. The snow emergency was upgraded from a level one emergency that was issued early this morning. A level two emergency means that roadways are “extremely hazardous” and only those who feel it necessary to drive should be out, officials said. Motorists should contact their employer to find out if they need to report to work. Champaign County as well as city of Urbana officials were discussing whether to close offices but had not made a decision Tuesday morning. Twelve trucks are out clearing roadways in Clark County and workers are on 12-hour shifts, said Ned Weber, deputy of operations and maintenance, Clark County Engineer’s Office. The salt supply is holding steady and a new order should be d
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