HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-EO-1 Issueing Declaration of Local Disaster and Travel WarningOFFICE OF THE MAYOR FOR THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE
STATE OF INDIANA
EXECUTIVE ORDER 2025-EO-1
AN EXECUTIVE ORDER ISSUING DECLARATION OF LOCAL DISASTER
AND TRAVEL WARNING
WHEREAS, I.C. 10-14-3-29 gives the Mayor, as the City's executive, the authority to
declare a local disaster emergency; and
WHEREAS, I.C. 10-14-3-1(a) defines disaster as an occurrence or imminent threat of
widespread or severe damage, injury, or loss of life or property resulting from any natural
phenomenon or human act; and
WHEREAS, I.C. 10-14-3-1(b) states disaster includes Snowstorm and Ice Storm; and
WHEREAS, the City of Jeffersonville is experiencing a significant winter storm that is
resulting in heavy accumulations ofboth snow and ice; and
WHEREAS,the winter storm is creating hazardous road conditions; and
WHEREAS, these hazardous road conditions are threatening to the safety of the public:
and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to limit travel on the roads to reduce the threat to the safety of
the public; and
NOW,THEREFORE,IT IS ORDERED by the Mayor of Jeffersonville pursuant to I.C.
10-14-3-29 that a declaration of local emergency is hereby issued for the City of Jeffersonville as
to allow the appropriate response and aid during the winter storm;and
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED by the Mayor of Jeffersonville pursuant to I.C. 10-14-3-
29.5 that a travel"Warning" is hereby designated meaning that during the warning individuals are
directed to:
A) Refrain from all travel;
B) Comply with all necessary emergency measures;
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C) Cooperate with public officials and disaster services forces in executing emergency
operations plans; and
D) Obey and comply with the lawful directions of properly identified officers.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that pursuant to I.C. 10-14-3-29(a) this declaration shall
continue until terminated by the Mayor or for seven(7)days,whichever occurs first.
SO ORDERED on this 5th day of January,2025 at 4:07 p.m.
Mayor Mike Moore