Fayette County Emergency Management Agency

05/28/2026

**🚨Deer Creek area🚨**
Sharing information on behalf of our friends at the US Army Corp of Engineers regarding Deer Creek Lake & surrounding area:
~Levels of the Lake are rising. Current Lake elevation is at 826.06 feet... expected to crest tomorrow (Friday) night around midnight at 832.2 feet;
~Cook-Yankeetown Road bridge off 207 near the shooting range WILL BE INUNDATED around midnight TONIGHT. Road will be closed!

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04/23/2026

We were not able to host a weather spotters class this year, but here’s a virtual option coming up on Tuesday!

Just as a reminder, next Tuesday (April 28) we are hosting a VIRTUAL Skywarn Spotter Training course from 6p-8p. We have also added an IN-PERSON course next Friday (May 1) from 9a-12p at OSU in Franklin County, OH. See https://www.weather.gov/iln/spottertrainingschedule for registration info for both classes!

04/23/2026

We invite fire departments, fire service organizations, and the community to participate in Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters. You can begin by setting a date(s) for your Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters tribute, anytime between April 26 - May 3, 2026.
Don't forget to share your photos with us by signing up here: https://weekend.firehero.org/.../light-night.../sign-up/ and tagging us using or emailing us at [email protected]
Visit our website for more information: https://weekend.firehero.org/events/memorial-weekend/light-night-fallen-firefighters/

04/20/2026

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has a burn ban between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. for unincorporated areas in the months of March, April, May, October and November. During these months, any burning must take place in a plowed garden or field and at least 200 feet from any woodland, brush or fields of dry grass. Learn more at ofb.ag/3QHVbyc.

03/18/2026

You may have noticed, we did not activate the outdoor warning sirens this morning, March18, 2026. As it is below freezing, we chose to do a quiet test. Everything worked. The sirens are scheduled to automatically activate the fourth Friday of each month at noon, weather permitting.

Thank you. Stay safe!

03/18/2026

The Ohio Statewide Tornado Drill is today at 9:50a.m. This is a good opportunity for families, schools, and organizations to practice their sheltering plans.

03/14/2026

Today Station 100 received a call from the City of WCH Water plant that upon changing out chlorine tanks, one tank was found leaking.
Station 100 responding and put out an all-call for Hazmat Technicians to come to the scene. This resulted in assistance from all 5 surrounding county fire departments. Fortunately upon arrival, there were found to be no injuries. Firefighters suited up in Level A protection to tend to the leak, which was quickly fixed, and the area was ventilated until no chlorine was found to be present.
Hazmat response takes a lot of manpower. You have 2 to enter, 2 to back them up, and at least 2 to decon, and an EMS team to take vitals, in addition to other duties & responsibilities at the scene. Thank you to the following departments that assisted in a smooth response:

Station 100 WCH Fire/Rescue
Station 200 Wayne Twp Fire
Station 300 Concord Greene Fire
Station 400 BPM Joint Fire
Station 500 Jefferson Twp Fire
Station 600 Pic-A-Fay Joint Fire
Station 700 Fay Co EMS District
Fayette County Sheriff’s Communication Center
Fayette County EMA

Never take for granted the “Village” that’s always there to help! It truly takes us all.

02/26/2026

Reminder: Outdoor Warning System test 4th Friday of the month at noon. Next test is Friday, February 27, 2026; Weather permitting.

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01/25/2026

County offices will be closed tomorrow!

01/21/2026

A winter storm is on its way here for this weekend. Please be prepared. Have extra food & water supplies on hand, and plenty of ways to stay warm. Try to do all your errands before it starts on Saturday. Better safe than sorry! 🥶