"This new app will be a great on-the-go resource for citizens and visitors to Indiana,” Gov. Mike Pence said in a statement. “The travel advisory map has been one of the most popular pages on the State of Indiana website, particularly during times of inclement weather. The app will be even more convenient, and we hope many people will use this as a resource to make informed travel decisions.”
In addition to weather, the app also includes notifications of flooding, hazardous materials spills and other events that could affect travel.
Last winter, the Indiana Department of Homeland Security's County Travel Status Map was the most visited page on IN.gov, state officials said.
The map generated nearly 5 million visitors between Dec. 1, 2013, and March 31, 2014, state officials said.
The Indiana Office of Technology and IDHS collaborated on the project. The Indiana Travel Advisory app is available to download for iPhone in the App Store, and Android in the Google Play Store.
Features include:
- The ability for users to set alerts for any county or counties they choose. When the travel status in a selected county is changed, the user will receive an alert notification.
- Weather conditions for each county. Tapping on a county will display the temperature and an icon with the current conditions.
- Contact information for county emergency management agencies, which are responsible for status updates.
Indiana Travel Advisory is part of the IN.gov family of apps. The state has developed 12 different mobile apps to help serve citizens, including the IN.gov app, which is a hub to access all the apps from the state.
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