Warnings vs. Watches
Watch Severe Weather is possible. Watches are intended to heighten public awareness. Listen to local radio and television or NOAA Weather Radio for additional information.
Warning: Severe weather is occurring or will occur soon. Be prepared to take action. Warnings indicate imminent danger to life and property to those in the path of the storm.
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Tornado Shelters
The Danbury Township Hall located at 5972 E. Port Clinton Road and the Danbury Township Fire Station at 7870 E. Harbor Road, serve as a Tornado Shelter in a pre-storm event when a Tornado Warning has been issued for the area. The Danbury Police Department will open the building if such Warning is issued after regular business hours. The shelter is open until imminent danger has passed. Overnight stay is not provided except in special circumstances, in which a Notice will be posted on the Township Website.
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Snow Emergency Levels
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Level 1: Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be icy. Motorists are urged to drive very
cautiously.
Level 2: Roadways are hazardous due to conditions such as ice and blowing/drifting snow. Conditions could change at any time.
Drivers should use extreme caution and allow plenty of time for their travel. Only those who feel it is necessary to drive should be
out on the roads. Contact your employer with regard to whether or not you should report for work.
Level 3: Hazardous conditions such as ice and blowing/drifting snow have caused some roads to possibly be closed. No
one should be driving during these conditions unless it is absolutely necessary to travel or a personal emergency exists. Contact your employer with regard to whether or not you should report for work.
**Special Note: Closure of roads will not be automatic in a Level 3. Closure of roads will be done after evaluation of conditions
and will be declared by the Sheriff. Also, there will be no order for arrest for drivers on the roadways during a Level 3 unless
there would be a declaration of roads being closed. Deputies will utilize current traffic codes should the need arise.
Ottawa County Emergency Management
For more information about Ottawa County's Preparedness plans for radiological, hazardous materials or a natural hazard and to sign up for emergency alerts, including weather & evacuations, please go to the Ottawa County Emergency Management website.
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