UPDATE: Hancock County Drops To Level 1 Road Alert

UPDATE: Hancock County went down to a Level 1 Road Alert at 8 a.m. Wednesday.

Click here for the latest road alerts and forecast, and here for the latest school delays/closings.

ORIGINAL STORY:

The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office has canceled the Level 3 Road Alert that was issued at 2:57 Sunday afternoon.

At 9:30 Tuesday morning, the sheriff’s office announced the county was going down to a Level 2 Road Alert.

A Level 2 Road Alert means roadways are extremely hazardous with blowing and drifting snow and/or flooding. Only those who feel it is necessary to travel should be on the roadways.

A Level 3 Road Alert means most roadways are closed and extremely hazardous/flooded. Employees should comply with workplace policies or contact their employer.

Click here for the latest forecast and road alerts, and here for the latest school delays/closings.

The following is an explanation from the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office about the three levels.

-A Level 1 Road Alert means roadways are hazardous, drive with extreme caution.

-A Level 2 Road Alert means roadways are extremely hazardous with blowing and drifting snow and/or flooding. Only those who feel it is necessary to travel should be on the roadways.

-A Level 3 Road Alert means most roadways are closed and extremely hazardous/flooded. Employees should comply with workplace policies or contact their employer. Violators may be cited.