Sec. 29.5. (a) If the principal executive officer of a political subdivision issues a local travel advisory as part of an emergency declaration under section 29 of this chapter, the principal executive officer shall designate the travel advisory as falling into one (1) of the following categories:
(1) "Advisory", the lowest level of local travel advisory, means that routine travel or activities may be restricted in areas because of a hazardous situation, and individuals should use caution or avoid those areas.
(2) "Watch" means that conditions are threatening to the safety of the public. During a "watch" local travel advisory, only essential travel, such as to and from work or in emergency situations, is recommended, and emergency action plans should be implemented by businesses, schools, government agencies, and other organizations.
(3) "Warning", the highest level of local travel advisory, means that travel may be restricted to emergency management workers only. During a "warning" local travel advisory, individuals are directed to:
(A) refrain from all travel;
(B) comply with necessary emergency measures;
(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.
Further and more specific restrictions, including parking restrictions, may be included in a "warning" local travel advisory.
(b) If the emergency management agency director or the principal executive officer of a political subdivision determines that conditions within the political subdivision have created the need for travel advisory restrictions without a local disaster emergency declaration under section 29 of this chapter, the emergency management agency director or the principal executive officer may issue an "advisory" or a "watch" level travel advisory.
(c) A "warning" level travel advisory may be issued only after a local disaster emergency is declared under section 29 of this chapter.
(d) An advisory issued under this section is subject to sections 12.5 and 12.7 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.40-2011, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.99-2021, SEC.6.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 14. Emergency Management
Chapter 3. Emergency Management and Disaster Law
10-14-3-0.5. "Backfill Employee"
10-14-3-0.8. "Communications Service Provider"
10-14-3-2. "Emergency Management"
10-14-3-2.5. "Emergency Management Assistance Compact"
10-14-3-3. "Emergency Management Worker"
10-14-3-5.5. "Local Travel Advisory"
10-14-3-6. "Political Subdivision"
10-14-3-7. Declaration of Purposes
10-14-3-8. Limitations on Applications of Chapter
10-14-3-9. State Emergency Operations Plan; Local and Interjurisdictional Disaster Plans
10-14-3-10.8. Intrastate Mutual Aid Program
10-14-3-12. Disaster Emergency; Emergency Gubernatorial Powers
10-14-3-12.7. Right to Worship, Including in Person, Inviolable
10-14-3-14. Declaration of Energy Emergency; Procedures
10-14-3-15. Governmental Functions; Liability; Emergency Management Workers
10-14-3-16. Director of Local Organizations; Mutual Aid Arrangements
10-14-3-18. Employees of Political Subdivisions; Liability; Claims for Loss, Damage, or Expense
10-14-3-19. Mobile Support Units
10-14-3-19.5. Agreements With Local Task Forces Activated in Emergency
10-14-3-20. Evacuation Plans; Traffic Rules
10-14-3-21. Public Property; Leases and Contracts; Employment of Personnel
10-14-3-22. Orders, Rules, and Regulations; Amendment and Rescission
10-14-3-23. Compulsory Medical Treatment; Faith Healing
10-14-3-25. Gifts, Grants, and Loans; Places of Shelter; Liability for Death; Damages
10-14-3-26. Political Affiliation or Activity of Organizations and Personnel
10-14-3-27. Employees; Subversive Activities; Oaths
10-14-3-28. Appropriations; Emergency Management Contingency Fund
10-14-3-29. Local Disaster Emergency
10-14-3-29.5. Designation of a Local Travel Advisory
10-14-3-30. Additional Measures, Studies, Recommendations
10-14-3-31. Individual Management Obligations; Compensation for Property
10-14-3-32. Disaster Funds; Availability; Contributions to Political Subdivisions
10-14-3-33. Reimbursement of Civil Air Patrol for Missions Not Authorized by Air Force