City of Charlestown Snowstorm Info

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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Clark County IN from 7:00 am Saturday, January 24th through 7:00 am Monday, January 26th.

CHECK ON NEIGHBORS: Put together a reliable communication plan to periodically (every 6 to 8 hours) check on family and friends; especially the elderly who may live alone.

Clark County Alert: A WINTER STORM in Clark County will bring heavy snow throughout the next 24 hours. Dangerous travel conditions are expected overnight due to unsafe road conditions. A Travel Warning – State of Emergency has been declared. AVOID travel.

CLOSED TUE: CLARK COUNTY GOVERNMENT OFFICES AND COURTS

CITY SANITATION RUNNING ONE DAY BEHIND DUE TO SNOW REMOVAL

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GCCS SCHOOLS TUESDAY: Synchronous e-Learning Day

Charlestown Emergency Declaration

INDOT Travelwise Map

Clark County Emergency Management

Charlestown Emergency Snow Routes

Charlestown Shelter Information

Pivotal Weather Forecast Maps

Ready.gov Preparedness Kit

-EVENT DESCRIPTION AND EVALUATION:

The City of Charlestown continues to collaborate with Clark County Emergency Management, and PREPARE, NOTIFY, and RESPOND to the Charlestown Community during this event. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WILL ASSIST YOU, YOUR FAMILY, AND FRIENDS WITH BEING PREPARED, INFORMED AND SAFE DURING THIS SEVERE WEATHER EVENT.

The Winter Storm Warning has expired, snow has ended with accumulations between and 8 and 10 inches in Charlestown. Extremely cold temperatures, including wind chills estimated at -11 degrees through Wednesday.

COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING…EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM EST THIS EVENING TO 11 AM EST TUESDAY…

WHAT…For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as 13 below. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind
chills as low as 18 below expected.
WHERE…Portions of south central Indiana and central Kentucky.
WHEN…For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 7 PM EST this evening to 11 AM EST Tuesday.
IMPACTS…The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not
taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.

The LATEST National Weather Service (NWS) in Louisville forecast slides (see below) regarding severely cold temperatures is avvailable.

[ CLICK HERE TO VIEW LATEST FORECAST SLIDES FROM NWS ]

The NWS is continuing to monitor this winter storm and reporting to regional entities, including directly to Clark County/Charlestown officials.

-NON-EMERGENCY INFO REPORTING:

Use the following form link to report non-emergency / non-life threatening information regarding the current severe weather event in Charlestown, Indiana; to City of Charlestown Officials for review, evaluation and attention. All information reported will be triaged for priority, safety, and availability. EMERGENCY SITUATIONS SHOULD BE IMMEDIATELY REPORTED BY DIALING 911; NOT USING THIS FORM.