Road conditions are poor and blizzard warning still in effect

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The first major storm of this winter season is here and the Blizzard Warning issued by the NWS is still in effect. Citizens are reminded to avoid traveling unless the trip is absolutely necessary.

Current road conditions are slick and hazardous in the Jasper Post area of Crawford, Daviess, Dubois, Martin, Orange, Perry and Spencer Counties.

Current Weather: Heavy snowfall and windy

Please keep these tips in mind:

• Do not call city, county or state police to check on road conditions – police agencies across the state want to keep phone lines open for emergency phone calls

• For up-to-date weather information the best source is your favorite TV or radio station or check the National Weather Service at http://www.crh.noaa.gov/ind/

• Visit http://www.TrafficWise.IN.gov or dial toll-free 1-800-261-ROAD (7623) for updated Indiana travel information, including road conditions, road closures, construction information, crashes and other traffic alerts

• If you must drive during any period of the storm a fully charged and functioning cell phone is your best friend

• If involved in a crash and no one is injured and the involved vehicles are still drivable, move to a safe area to exchange names, vehicle and license plate information, along with driver license number and insurance agent name and phone number with the other driver

• During severe weather conditions law enforcement will be busy responding to emergency calls and will not be able to take reports of crashes where there is only damage to property

• Vehicles left abandoned along interstate and state road right-of-ways are subject to immediate removal during inclement weather events.

Instructions:

Please use extreme caution while driving and only drive if absolutely necessary.