Putnam County Indiana EMA

08/07/2026

Scattered showers and storms are expected at times through the weekend with daily highs in the 80s. Severe weather is not expected at this time, but localized flooding will be possible in the strongest storms of the day.

08/07/2026

During an emergency, quick access to accurate contact information can make all the difference.

Every business should keep a current emergency contact list that includes:

👥 Employees and key decision-makers
⚡ Utility providers
🛡️ Insurance contacts
🤝 Vendors and suppliers
🏢 Building management or property owners
🚨 Emergency services and other essential partners

Store the list somewhere easy to access, keep a printed backup, and make sure more than one person knows where to find it.

Today’s action: Review one contact on your list and confirm the information is still current.

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08/06/2026

School buses are already back on Putnam County roads—and when a bus stops, motorists must stop too.

🛑 Watch for flashing red lights and an extended stop arm.
🚗 Stop far enough away to give children room to cross safely.
👀 Never pass a stopped school bus while children are loading or unloading.
⚠️ Stay alert near bus stops, neighborhoods, and school zones.
⏳ Be patient. A brief delay is worth protecting a child’s life.

Children can be difficult to see and may cross unexpectedly. Slow down, put distractions away, and be ready to stop.

When the school bus stops, you stop. Following these laws WILL save lives.

Please like and share this post to help remind drivers across Putnam County.

08/05/2026

During an emergency, your business may need decisions made quickly—even when the owner or manager is unavailable.

Assign clear roles ahead of time for:

👥 Leadership and decision-making
📣 Employee and customer communication
⚙️ Essential operations
🦺 Employee and visitor safety
📞 Vendor and utility contacts

Make sure more than one person understands the plan and has access to important information.

Today’s action: Choose a backup decision-maker and review their responsibilities together.

A prepared team can respond faster, reduce confusion, and keep people safer.

08/05/2026

Recent rain-free pattern will end this evening. Light southwest winds and ample sun will oversee a typical late summer day with heat indices up to 85-92. Occasional showers/t-storms to be the rule Thursday into next week.

08/04/2026

Prepare Today. Recover Faster Tomorrow.

Putnam County Indiana Emergency Management Agency is pleased to host MGT-381: Business Continuity Planning on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at the Putnam County Emergency Operations Center.

📅 Date: Thursday, August 27, 2026
🕗 Time: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Putnam County Emergency Operations Center
1600 W County Road 225 S
Greencastle, IN 46135

This planning and management-level course is designed to help business owners and executive-level managers develop a comprehensive and effective business continuity program. Participants will learn how to identify essential functions, assess hazards and the impacts of operational downtime, evaluate available resources, develop recovery strategies, and write a business continuity plan.

A strong continuity plan can help an organization maintain critical operations, protect employees and customers, and recover more effectively following an emergency, disaster, technology failure, or other major disruption.

Advance registration is required. This is a dual-registration course, and participants must complete registration through both the Indiana Acadis Portal and the Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium. Please review the flyer for complete registration instructions.

Registration links -ACADIS https://on.in.gov/MGT-381PutnamCounty and RDPC https://studentportal.ruraltraining.org/courses/display/424

08/04/2026

The first day of school is coming quickly, making now the perfect time to double-check your child’s emergency information.

Be sure the school has current:

📞 Phone numbers
🏠 Home addresses
🩺 Allergy and medical information
💊 Medication details
👥 Approved emergency contacts

Accurate information helps school staff reach the right people and respond appropriately when every minute matters.

Today’s action: Review your child’s information and update anything that has changed before school begins.

08/03/2026

Generally damp conditions early this morning amid readings in the mid-60s and light winds will promote areas of fog. Increasing low clouds should mitigate any organized dense fog, although areas of visibility under a mile, locally down to ¼ mile will exist east of Indianapolis. Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination.

08/03/2026

Emergencies can disrupt businesses of every size. Having a plan in place can help protect your employees, customers, equipment, records, and ability to keep serving the community.

Take a few minutes to consider:

👥 Who is responsible for making decisions during an emergency?
📞 How will you communicate with employees and customers?
🗂️ Are important records backed up and protected?
⚙️ Which operations must continue—or be restored first?
🏢 Where could you operate if your usual location is unavailable?

Today’s action: Identify one gap in your current emergency plan and choose one step to strengthen it this week.

Prepared businesses help build a stronger Putnam County.

08/02/2026