Allen County EMA

05/29/2026

This morning, the Allen County EMA Drone Team was requested to assist with a missing juvenile search in Putnam County.

We would like to thank the Putnam County Office of Public Safety-Ohio, Putnam County OH Sheriffs Office, and Ottawa Fire Department - Ohio
for their partnership and for calling upon our team to assist with this important mission.

The ability for agencies to work together across jurisdictional boundaries is critical when time matters most. We are grateful for the opportunity to support our neighboring communities and proud of the strong relationships that help make these responses possible.

Thank you to all responders involved for your dedication, professionalism, and commitment to keeping our communities safe.

05/17/2026

WEATHER ALERT FOR ALLEN COUNTY

We are monitoring the potential for strong to severe storms Monday and Tuesday across our area. A Slight Risk for severe weather is in place both days.

🗓 Monday (May 18)
• Main threat: Damaging winds up to 60 mph
• Greatest storm coverage expected between 2 PM – 10 PM
• Heavy rain and localized flooding possible

🗓 Tuesday (May 19)
• All severe weather hazards possible, including:
🌪 Isolated tornadoes
🧊 Large hail
💨 Damaging winds
🌧 Heavy rainfall

⛈ Storms both days could produce rainfall rates greater than 1 inch per hour.

🌡 In addition to the storm threat, hot and humid conditions are expected with temperatures climbing into the upper 80s and high humidity levels.

✅ Now is the time to prepare:
• Have multiple ways to receive warnings
• Review your severe weather safety plan
• Secure outdoor items before storms arrive
• Stay weather aware Monday and Tuesday afternoon/evening

Remember: Outdoor warning sirens are designed to alert people who are OUTSIDE. Make sure you have additional ways to receive alerts indoors and overnight.

📱 Sign up for ALERT ALLEN COUNTY to receive emergency and severe weather notifications directly to your phone or email:

Alert Allen County Sign Up:

https://entry.inspironlogistics.com/allen_oh/wens.cfm

05/04/2026

⚠️ Weather Update for This Evening

A slight risk of storms is expected across our area later today. At this time, storms are not expected to be widespread or overly severe, but a few stronger cells could still develop.

🌩️ What to watch for:

Brief heavy rain
Gusty winds
Lightning

We encourage everyone to stay weather aware this evening, especially if you have outdoor plans.

Remember — outdoor warning sirens are designed to alert those outside. For alerts indoors or on your phone, sign up for Alert Allen County here:
👉 https://entry.inspironlogistics.com/allen_oh/wens.cfm

We’ll continue to monitor and provide updates if conditions change.

Stay safe,

04/29/2026

Last night, the Allen County Drone Team was requested by Beaverdam-Richland Fire & Rescue and the Ohio State Highway Patrol for a drone deployment.

Our team responded to provide aerial support and real-time situational awareness from above—helping give responders a clearer picture on scene.

We appreciate the opportunity to work alongside both agencies and continue strengthening partnerships across Allen County.
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04/28/2026

We're excited to launch our newly redesigned website!

Visit Allen-EMA.com for emergency preparedness tips, severe weather updates, safety resources, and other important community information.

The updated site is mobile friendly, easy to navigate, and designed to help keep Allen County residents informed and prepared!

📲💻 check it out: allen-ema.com

A big thank you to NOW Marketing Group for their work on this new website!

04/28/2026

04/28/2026

Thank you to Bath Township Fire Department. for the call and the opportunity to assist with our drone team 🚁

We’re sharing a few highlights from the day—photos that give a glimpse of our crew, the equipment, and the capabilities we bring to support our partners. No incident details, just a behind-the-scenes look at the work.

We appreciate the collaboration and are proud to continue building a program that serves our community.

04/27/2026

Big thanks to Westminster Rural Fire Dept. for the call-out and the opportunity to assist with our drone team 🚁

We’re sharing a few fun photos and some video from the day—no details on the incident, just a look at the team, the equipment, and the capabilities we bring to support our partners.

We are proud to work alongside great departments and continue building a program that serves our community.

04/17/2026

A scam warning for Allen County (OH) Sheriff's Office

Allen County Residents,

Unfortunately, Allen County has recently seen an increase in scam activity targeting members of our community. It is extremely important for residents to understand that any request for payment in Bitcoin, gift cards, or other unconventional forms of payment is a scam. Please do not fall victim to these schemes.

Please remember the following:
•If you have a warrant for your arrest, law enforcement must serve that warrant in person. •You will never be asked to pay money over the phone to avoid arrest or “pay a fee in lieu of jail time.” These claims are fraudulent.
•If you receive a call from the Allen County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency line, the caller ID will display 419-227-3535. Scammers can spoof phone numbers, so remain cautious and verify suspicious calls directly with our office.
•If you are instructed not to contact an attorney, not to speak with family members, or to remain on the phone while purchasing Bitcoin or gift cards, it is a scam. Legitimate law enforcement agencies will never make these demands.

I cannot stress this enough: please protect your hard-earned money and personal information. If you ever question the legitimacy of a phone call, letter, or message claiming to be from law enforcement, contact the Allen County Sheriff’s Office directly before taking any action.

Please also share this information with your family, friends, and neighbors of all ages so they can remain informed and protected.

Stay safe,
Matthew B. Treglia
Sheriff, Allen County