Jay County Health Department

05/29/2026

Planting season is upon us here in the Hoosier state which means you are much more likely to meet large farm equipment on the roadway. 🚜🌽🌱 Farm equipment is wide and sometimes takes up most of the road. Be careful and patient when passing equipment the remainder of this spring.

Find out what you should do if you meet equipment on the roadway here: bit.ly/4cRodC7

05/29/2026

🔥 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. 🍔🌭

05/29/2026

05/27/2026

During hot and humid weather, your body's ability to cool itself is challenged in ways you may not expect. When your body heats too rapidly, or when too much fluid or salt is lost through dehydration or sweating, you may experience a heat-related illness. Stay Weather-Ready by learning the symptoms of Extreme Heat exposure and the appropriate responses.

05/26/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚

Emergencies and disasters impact not only the physical well being of victims and responders-- they affect mental health of those involved as well.

We encourage our residents to take time this month to check in with others as well as themselves. A person's mental health can affect physical health.
If someone is struggling, help is available 24/7 via call or text-

📞 Dial 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline — a free, confidential resource available 24/7 for anyone experiencing mental health-related distress- whether that is thoughts of su***de, mental health or substance use crisis, or any other emotional distress.

📱Text IN to 741741 for free, 24/7 crisis counseling.

Support is available when you need it. Nobody is alone. 💚

05/13/2026

Portland Rockets Opening Day!
Runkle-Miller Field, Portland | Rockets vs. South Bend Royals | 4:00 PM

Baseball's back at Runkle-Miller Field. The Portland Rockets open their season on May 23 against the South Bend Royals, first pitch at 4:00 PM.

There's something about small-town baseball that the big stadiums can't replicate — the crack of the bat carries farther, the kids run the fence line, and you can actually hear the chatter from the dugout. Grab a seat. Bring the family. Stay for the whole game.
If you're coming from out of town, Jay County is a great place to settle in for the evening. Comfortable lodging, local spots to eat, and a pace that reminds you summer's supposed to feel like this.

📍 visitjaycounty.com

04/30/2026

04/30/2026

Planting season is upon us here in the Hoosier state which means you are much more likely to meet large farm equipment on the roadway. Farm equipment is wide and sometimes takes up most of the road. Be careful and patient when passing equipment this spring.

Find out what you should do if you meet equipment on the roadway here: https://bit.ly/4cRodC7

04/13/2026

This coming week is National telecommunications appreciation week. This week we will honor the unseen hero’s in Emergency Services. Please help us thank them for all they do for your community.