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☀️Summer Fire Safety Tips☀️Summer fun and outdoor activities can quickly turn dangerous without proper safety precaution...
06/01/2026

☀️Summer Fire Safety Tips☀️

Summer fun and outdoor activities can quickly turn dangerous without proper safety precautions.

✔️ Keep campfires at least 25 feet away from tents, trees, and anything flammable
✔️ Attend public fireworks shows instead of using fireworks at home
✔️ Only use propane and wood pellet grills outdoors
✔️ Keep fire pits at least 10 feet away from homes, and other flammables

A few simple safety steps can help protect your family, friends, and property all summer long. Stay safe and enjoy the season! 🌞

☀️ Stay Safe This Summer ☀️Summer is a great time to enjoy the outdoors, but safety should always come first!💦 Water Saf...
05/30/2026

☀️ Stay Safe This Summer ☀️
Summer is a great time to enjoy the outdoors, but safety should always come first!

💦 Water Safety
• Never swim near a boat
• Always wear an approved life vest
• Adults should stay with children near water
• Always swim with a buddy
• Keep pool areas clear of obstructions

🚲 Bike Safety
• Always wear a helmet
• Wear bright or reflective clothing when riding
• Obey traffic lights and stop signs

A few simple precautions can help everyone have a fun, safe summer season! 🌞

05/30/2026

❗️REMINDER❗️

There will be a public safety presence at the Jr-Sr High School today. All radio traffic associated with this presence will be communicated as “training only”

This event is an exercise/training ONLY!

05/28/2026

Expect to see public safety presence at the Jr-Sr High School this Saturday!

🔥 Grilling Fire Safety Tips 🔥Keep your cookout safe with these simple reminders:✔️ Only use your grill outdoors and away...
05/27/2026

🔥 Grilling Fire Safety Tips 🔥

Keep your cookout safe with these simple reminders:

✔️ Only use your grill outdoors and away from siding, deck rails, and eaves
✔️ Keep a 3-foot safety zone around the grill
✔️ Open the lid before lighting a gas grill
✔️ Never leave a grill unattended
✔️ Clean your grill after each use
✔️ Handle hot coals with care

A few simple precautions can help prevent fires and keep everyone safe while enjoying the outdoors this season. 🍔🌭

☀️ Summer Heat Is on the Way — Are You Ready? ☀️Now is the time to prepare for the summer heat. Extreme heat can be dang...
05/22/2026

☀️ Summer Heat Is on the Way — Are You Ready? ☀️

Now is the time to prepare for the summer heat.
Extreme heat can be dangerous, especially for pets, children, and older adults.

A few simple ways to stay safe:
🌳 Limit outdoor activities during the hottest parts of the day
💧 Stay hydrated-- drink plenty of water, even if you don’t feel thirsty
🚗 Never leave children or pets in a parked vehicle
👕 Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing
❤️ Check on those who are more vulnerable-- neighbors, friends, and family members

Heat-related illness can happen quickly; take a few simple precautions now to make a big difference when it matters.

Stay cool, stay informed, and stay prepared! 🌞

🚑EMS WEEK 2026🚑During EMS Week, we proudly recognize and honor the EMS professionals who serve our county each and every...
05/20/2026

🚑EMS WEEK 2026🚑

During EMS Week, we proudly recognize and honor the EMS professionals who serve our county each and every day. Whether responding in the middle of the night, during emergencies, or on someone’s worst day, paramedics, EMTs, and EMRs answer the call without hesitation.

Thank you for showing up with compassion, professionalism, and dedication when our community needs it most. Your commitment to caring for others, often in difficult and challenging situations, does not go unnoticed.

This week, and every week, we are grateful for your service, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to keeping our community safe and cared for.

Thank you for all that you do!

**WATCH CANCELLED**THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 230 TO INCLUDE JAY COUNTY UNTIL 7 P...
05/19/2026

**WATCH CANCELLED**
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 230 TO INCLUDE JAY COUNTY UNTIL 7 PM EDT.

This past weekend, Jay County first responders came together for a tabletop exercise focused on a hazardous materials tr...
05/18/2026

This past weekend, Jay County first responders came together for a tabletop exercise focused on a hazardous materials transportation incident. These exercises allow agencies to coordinate response efforts, review and refine emergency plans, and strengthen communication in a controlled environment.

Training opportunities like this are essential to maintaining preparedness for emergencies that may not happen every day, but require a coordinated and effective response when they do occur.

This exercise was created and facilitated by Jay County Emergency Management staff and members of the Bryant Volunteer Fire Department.

We appreciate the responders who took time on a Saturday to participate including Bryant Volunteer Fire Department, Dunkirk Fire Department, Jay County Sheriff's Office, Portland Police Department, Pennville Fire Department, Salamonia Volunteer Fire Department, City of Portland Fire Department, Jay County EMS, Portland Professional Fire Fighters Local 5356, and IU Health Ball, Blackford & Jay.

Thank you to everyone who participated and continues to help keep our communities prepared and safe.

**EXPIRED WATCH**THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 220 IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVE...
05/18/2026

**EXPIRED WATCH**
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 220 IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR JAY COUNTY.

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