02/04/2022
Our office is closed, but we are taking calls from home. You can reach us by calling 740-592-4451.
LEVEL THREE EMERGENCY
Level Three Emergency (issued by the Athens County Sheriff in collaboration with ODOT, Athens County Engineer, and Township Trustees): All roadways are closed to non-emergency personnel. No one should be driving during these conditions unless it is absolutely necessary to travel, or a personal emergency exists. All employees should contact their employer to see if they should report to work. Those traveling on the roads may subject themselves to arrest.
Snow levels exist for a reason and are issued by Sheriff Smith for your protection. As a rule, you should try to avoid traveling on any roadways that haven't been plowed and/or salted as you are at risk for an accident. The fewer drivers on the road, the safer it will be for emergency personnel and transportation employees responsible for clearing snow and ice. Please do not private message our page or contact the Sheriff’s Office for the most current level, advice, or permission to travel. The volume of emergency calls drastically increases during inclement weather. Please do not call 911 for the most recent level or specific road conditions. It is impossible to know the condition of every roadway in the county; however, Sheriff Smith works diligently to communicate with deputies during inclement weather. Use your own judgment based on your driving skills, vehicle, roadway conditions and necessity to travel in order to determine if you should drive during a level. Our most recent Facebook post will reflect the current level (if the post has not been changed, the level has not been changed). For push notifications, please download the Athens County Sheriff’s Office app.