A snow storm that dumped as much as foot of snow in some locations has caused multiple closures today (Tuesday Feb. 16). The list will be updated if more closures are reported.
- Wood County offices will be closed today due to the weather. Essential employees must report to work unless notified otherwise.
- The Wood County Committee on Aging will not deliver home delivered meals today due to the Level 3 snow emergency which is in effect in Wood County. This decision is made for the safety of seniors, the volunteers who deliver meals throughout Wood County, and the drivers. A total of 35 routes are delivered Monday through Friday serving over 800 homebound seniors daily. All home delivered meals clients were provided two shelf stable meals in October 2020 for their use should WCCOA be unable to deliver for a day.
- BGSU Main Campus is closed today due to snow. Classes are cancelled.
- The Wood County District Public Library will be closed today. This includes both the Bowling Green branch and Walbridge branch.
- There will be no transportation for Bowling Green City Schools on Tuesday. Students and teachers will meet remotely.
- Bowling Green is under a snow emergency. Vehicles must be moved off designated snow streets and from cul-de-sacs. Vehicles not removed are subject to being towed and/or issued a citation.
- Vaccine appointments scheduled for Tuesday with Wood County Health Department are being moved to Wednesday at the same time. Those who scheduled appointments for Tuesday do not need to reschedule and can show up at the same time on Wednesday.
As of 10 a.m., Wood County was under a Level 2 Snow Emergency.
Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be icy. Only those who feel it is necessary to drive should be out on the roads. Contact your employer to see if you should report to work. Motorist should use extreme caution.
Wood County was placed under a Level 3 Snow Emergency effective 2:32 this morning. Under a Level 3, 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 roads may subject themselves to arrest.
For further information visit: http://www.woodcountysheriff.com.
