FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Advisory Update

Date: January 29, 2009  Time: 5:00 P.M.

                                                "Advisory Update"

                    After consulting with the Gallia County EMA Director and the Gallia Co. Engineers Office,

                    Gallia County Sheriff Joe Browning has continued the Level II Snow Advisory for Gallia

                    County.  County road crew are in the process of clearing downed trees and opening sections

                    of county roads that are currently ice and snow covered.  Sections of Morgan, Huntington,

                    Perry, Guyan, Greenfield and Raccoon twp still have residents without electricity.  Several

                    county and township roads are water covered creating additional traffic hazards.  The Red

                    Cross has established a shelter for those without electricity needing help.  The shelter is at the

                    Gallia county senior center on State Rt. 160 near Gallipolis.

                    Level II Alert means:

                    Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow.  Roads are also icy. 

                    Only those who feel it is necessary to drive should be out on the roadways. 

                    Contact your employer to see if you should report to work.

                    Further updates will be sent as necessary.

                    Update information can also be obtained from the Sheriff's Office website at

                    www.galliasheriff.org

                    Gallia County Sheriff

                    Joe Browning

For More Information Contact:

Gallia County Sheriff's Office
18 Locust St., Gallipolis, Ohio 45631
Tel: 740-446-1221
FAX: 740-441-2933
Internet: generalinfo@eurekanet.com