Media & News Releases

Preparedness starts with simple actions you can take at home, at work and in your community.

Extreme heat and humidity will continue across Washington County and Johnson City this week.

Community members interested in volunteering and building local emergency preparedness are encouraged to register for the free training.

Community members should expect increased emergency personnel, vehicles and equipment in the area July 13–15.

Residents safely evacuated by Washington County rescue crews after calling 911 as floodwaters surrounded Little Cassi Creek Road; no injuries reported.

The community should pay close attention to changing conditions throughout the weekend, especially near creeks, streams, low-lying areas and roads that commonly flood and never enter any flooded roadways.

Multiple agencies are working together to plan for weather event.

Community is encouraged to show support and residents in the area should prepare for traffic delays Saturday.

Public safety community is mourning loss of 28-year EMS veteran Fred Kemp.

The agency has added new team members to strengthen operations and community support.

If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.