Tioga County Emergency Services

09/01/2026

Back-to-school season is here!

Now’s the perfect time to review school bus safety with your family.
Teach your children to play it SAFE:
Stay at least 10 feet (5 giant steps) away from the curb Always wait for the bus to come to a complete stop & the driver’s signal before boarding
Face forward after sitting down
Exit only after the bus stops—then look left-right-left for cars before crossing

FOR DRIVERS:
Yellow flashing lights indicate the bus is preparing to stop to load or unload children. You should slow down and prepare to stop your vehicle.
Red lights + stop arm = STOP! Kids are loading/unloading
Even when lights aren’t flashing, watch for children, particularly in the morning or mid-afternoon, around school arrival and dismissal times. Be alert as you back out of a driveway, or drive through a neighborhood, school zone or bus stop.

08/26/2026

Available Trainings - Open spaces - Register online.

07/29/2026

Fall 2026 EMT Course
BASIC – EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
REFRESHER – EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN

Registration will be held on Monday, August 17, 2026, 6:30PM
Classes will meet on Monday and Thursday evening, 6:30-9:30PM and several Saturdays, 9AM-5PM
Course end date: Thursday December 17, 2026

Location: Tioga County EMS Training Center, 103 Corporate Dr., Owego, NY 13827
Instructor: Christina VanWagenen, EMT

PRE-REGISTRATION IS EQUIRED FOR ALL COURSES!
To pre-register for classes contact: Tioga County Office of Emergency Services / Training Center at 607-687-8466, [email protected]

07/20/2026

Most of Tioga County (NY) was spared by the nasty weather over the weekend - but for anyone affected by the power outages - there will be dry ice and water distributed at the LISLE fire station (9090 Main St in Lisle) TODAY from 12pm until 7:30pm .

07/16/2026

07/15/2026

Good morning everyone! Wildfire smoke will be over the region today and it is currently forecast to increase in coverage and be denser on Thursday. No other weather hazards are expected at this time.

07/14/2026

Heat and humidity will peak today. ● High temperatures are forecast to be in the low to mid 90s with some valley areas in the upper 90s. ○ Heat Index Values peak between 95-100 degrees. A few locations in the Finger Lakes region could approach 105 degrees. ● Widespread wildfire smoke from Canada expected Wednesday.

07/02/2026

Fireworks Safety Tips

Leave the fireworks to the professionals. The FDNY Smart guide has everything you need to ensure a fun and safe Fourth of July celebration.

06/30/2026

HEAT ADVISORY

Heat Advisory in Effect from Noon to 8 PM EDT Tuesday
Extreme Heat Watch in Effect from Wednesday Morning Through Friday Evening
WHAT: For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 97 are expected.
For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105 are possible.
WHERE: Broome, Chemung, Chenango, Cortland, Madison, Onondaga, Schuyler, Seneca, Southern Cayuga, Southern Oneida, Steuben, Tioga, Tompkins, and Yates Counties.
WHEN: For the Heat Advisory, from noon to 8 PM EDT Tuesday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Wednesday morning through Friday evening.
IMPACTS: Heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Instructions: Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Be Prepared and Stay Safe!