Definitions for snow emergencies can vary by state and county, but here are the basics: Depending on how much snow is falling, residents should move their cars off city streets before major snowfall. Much of the snow fell after the morning commute and has continued into the evening commute home. You have time to prepare and time to know that you need to be weather aware," Gov. Watch Beshear's latest update on the During Snow Emergencies it may be necessary for the Boone County Public Works department to assist in the clearing of non-county or state owned roadways in order to accommodate emergency vehicles for medical response or other emergency response functions. The State of Kentucky Department of Transportation covers all Interstates and state roads, such as KY 536 (Mt. Please make every effort to stay off of all local and interstate roadways, as travel will be extremely hazardous and rescue efforts for stranded motorists will severely limit first responder capabilities, said Michael Dossett, Director of Kentucky Emergency Management. It looks like your browser does not have JavaScript enabled. Stay up to date with the weather forecast in your area by downloading the free FOX19 First Alert Weather app. 2020 Commonwealth of Kentucky.All rights reserved. The road department will be pre-treating roads as much as possible and will be utilizing other county employees to help cover snow plow routes, Turner said. ** The declaration of a snow emergency, at any level, shall not prohibit travel to and from work unless specifically outlined in the declaration of emergency. An Official Website of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. NKY county declares snow emergencies Gov. Beshear Declares a State of Emergency as State Braces for There has also been damage to private property.Here in the Louisville region, higher amounts of snow have been reported in counties south of the metro. For Kentucky transportation information, visit transportation.ky.gov/sites/snowky. Kentucky Gov. Violators are subject to prosecution. Under Ohio Law, sheriffs monitor snow conditions and declare snow emergencieswhen it has been determined that use of highways and roadways by motorists is a threat to maintaining public peace. There are four hundred and twenty-five miles of road to be treated with thirty trucks. Kentucky ice storm: Beshear declares state of emergency In Boone County there is The state is making sure those living in travel trailers are kept safe during cold weather with larger propane takes, periodic checks and handing out flyers with emergency information like warming centers.Kentucky Transportation Center shared their winter preparations, making available 1,300+ plow trucks and 300,000 tons of salt.They also offered these driving tips: For Kentucky transportation information, visit transportation.ky.gov/sites/snowky.