James A. Rhodes State College
Conditions For Cancellation:
Generally, the campus will close and classes of both institutions will be cancelled when the following situations exist:
- Level 2 road way WARNING in Allen County. Note: the College will review local conditions daily during a Level II Warning and may chose to re-open the campus when conditions permit.
- Level 3 snow emergency in Allen County.
- Freezing rain in the area of the campus that occurs after 5:00 A.M.
Snow Condition Levels For Allen County Defined:
The following are snow condition levels for Allen County, Ohio.
Level 1 Roadway Advisory
ALLEN COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL ROADWAYS ARE SNOW OR ICE COVERED WITH POSSIBLE DRIFTING. DRIVING CONDITIONS ARE HAZARDOUS. EXTREME CAUTION IS ADVISED.
Level 2 Roadway Warning
ALL ROADWAYS IN ALLEN COUNTY ARE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS DUE TO HEAVY, DRIFTED, OR BLOWING SNOW. SOME ROADS MAY BECOME IMPASSABLE CAUSING DANGER TO STRANDED DRIVERS AND OCCUPANTS. ONLY MOTORISTS WITH EXTREME NECESSITY AND SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT SHOULD ATTEMPT TO DRIVE IN THESE UNSAFE CONDITIONS. IN THE INTEREST OF PUBLIC SAFETY, MOTORISTS ARE STRONGLY ADVISED TO STAY OFF ROADWAYS UNTIL CONDITIONS IMPROVE.
Level 3 State of Emergency
THIS LEVEL WILL BE ACCOMPANIED BY A “STATE OF EMERGENCY” RESOLUTION BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WHICH WILL ALSO BE RELAYED TO STATE OFFICIALS FOR POSSIBLE IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE.