Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management & Homeland Security

Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management & Homeland Security HCOEM is responsible for preparing Hamilton County to effectively respond to and recover from natural and man-made emergencies and disasters.

The department’s mission focuses on saving lives, protecting property & maintaining continuity of operations.

** ROAD CLOSURE**The Hamilton County Highway Department will close Roberts Mill Road on Tuesday, June 16 from 9 AM to 4 ...
06/12/2026

** ROAD CLOSURE**

The Hamilton County Highway Department will close Roberts Mill Road on Tuesday, June 16 from 9 AM to 4 PM.

This closure is necessary to perform scheduled maintenance on the roadway and ditch lines. Motorists should plan to use the W Rd. or Signal Mountain Blvd./Taft Highway to access or leave Signal Mountain during this time. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as this important maintenance work is complete completed.

Thinking of our supporting agency, HCEMS, during this difficult time. Paramedic Dean Berry, God Speed.
06/12/2026

Thinking of our supporting agency, HCEMS, during this difficult time. Paramedic Dean Berry, God Speed.

SEVERE STORMS “LIKELY” FRIDAY AFTERNOON. Updated: Thursday, 6/11/26 at 2:15 pm from the NWS in Morristown, TN:Storms exp...
06/11/2026

SEVERE STORMS “LIKELY” FRIDAY AFTERNOON.

Updated: Thursday, 6/11/26 at 2:15 pm from the NWS in Morristown, TN:

Storms expected ahead of an approaching front, some of which could be strong to severe

• Storms will form right over top of us, may have very little heads up before lightning begins.
• Friday, starting as early as 2:00 PM EDT or ending as late as 10:00 PM EDT
• Damaging winds are the greatest threat
• Isolated hail up to 1" in diameter
• Isolated flooding possible for places that see repeated rain
• Extremely low tornado threat at this time

What Has Changed:
• Severe storms now look possible area-wide.

Confidence:

• Medium to High confidence in impacts
• High confidence on timing (strongest storms will be in the afternoon)

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BABY, IT'S HOT OUTSIDE! STAY SAFE THIS SUMMER! Heat and Humidity can be dangerous if you are outside for a long period o...
06/11/2026

BABY, IT'S HOT OUTSIDE! STAY SAFE THIS SUMMER!

Heat and Humidity can be dangerous if you are outside for a long period of time! Here is some good information to share with others for those who spend a lot of time outside right now!

THE DANGERS of HEAT and HUMIDITY ~
* High humidity stops sweat from evaporating, trapped heat raises body temperatures rapidly and is hard for your body to cool down.

WARNING SIGNS ~
* Heat Exhaustion: Heavy Sweating, Weakness, Dizziness and Nausea
* Heat Stroke ~ Treat as an EMERGENCY SITUATION ~ High Body Temperatures, Confusion, Unconsciousness and Hot/Dry Skin

STAY SAFE AND PROTECTED ~

* STAY HYDRATED: Drink lots of water and avoid consuming alcohol. Consume 4 ounces (a few large sips) of water every 15 to 20 minutes. Do not wait until you feel thirsty, as thirst indicates you are already mildly dehydrated. : Switch to an electrolyte-rich sports drink or use hydration packets if you are outside for more than an hour. This replaces the essential sodium and potassium lost through heavy sweating.

* Find a cool place: when available, spend time in a room that has air conditioning and/or the use of a fan

* Use Portable Cooling Tools: Carry a damp cooling towel or bandana wrapped around your neck. Keep a fine-mist spray bottle on hand to manually mimic the evaporative cooling your body is lacking

* Take Mandatory Shade Breaks: Seek out trees, covered pavilions, or natural shade. Moving out of direct sunlight can instantly lower the ambient temperature feel by 10°F or more

* Wear Light Clothing: Choose lightweight, loose-fitting, and light-colored clothing. Synthetic moisture-wicking materials or loosely woven natural fibers like linen and cotton assist what little evaporation is possible. Use a wide-brimmed hat rather than a tight baseball cap. Caps trap heat on your scalp, whereas a wide brim shields your face and neck while allowing air to circulate

* Reduce Outdoor time (if possible) ~ According to the National Weather Service (NWS), you should avoid strenuous outdoor activities between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Re-schedule workouts or heavy labor to early morning or late evening.

* Monitor Each Other: Never work or exercise intensely outdoors alone in extreme humidity. Partner up so you can actively watch for early signs of heat exhaustion in someone else, such as sudden clumsiness, slurred speech, or heavy breathing

* Check the Ground for Pets: If you are walking a dog, test the pavement with the back of your hand. Asphalt and dark concrete absorb extreme radiant heat and will severely burn their paws.

** BE WEATHER AWARE**The National Weather Service (Morristown, TN) reporting Potential Severe Weather Friday, June 12th....
06/11/2026

** BE WEATHER AWARE**

The National Weather Service (Morristown, TN) reporting Potential Severe Weather Friday, June 12th.

Storms expected ahead of an approaching front, some of which could be strong to severe.

Friday, starting as early as 2:00 PM EDT or ending as late as 10:00 PM EDT
Damaging winds are the greatest threat
Isolated hail up to 1" in diameter

Isolated flooding possible for places that see repeated rain
No tornado threat at this time

What Has Changed:

Confidence has increased in the potential for strong to severe storms on Friday

Confidence:
Low to medium confidence on timing and medium confidence on overall impacts

** BE WEATHER AWARE **⚠️ The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch on June 7th for Hamilton County...FLOOD W...
06/07/2026

** BE WEATHER AWARE **

⚠️ The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch on June 7th for Hamilton County.
..FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina, including the
following areas, Cherokee and Clay and east Tennessee, including
the following areas, Anderson, Bledsoe, Blount Smoky Mountains,
Bradley, Campbell, East Polk, Hamilton, Knox, Loudon, Marion,
McMinn, Meigs, Morgan, North Sevier, Northwest Blount, Northwest
Monroe, Rhea, Roane, Scott TN, Sequatchie, Sevier Smoky Mountains,
Southeast Monroe, Union and West Polk.

* WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Showers and thunderstorms will move into the area Monday,
some with very heavy rainfall. Rainfall rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour will be possible and some locations will already heavy wet ground, which will lead to the risk of isolated flash flooding especially in areas that see repeated or prolonged periods of heavy rain.

FINAL REMINDER TO REGISTER FOR INSTRUCTOR 1!Deadline: June 15, 2026
06/05/2026

FINAL REMINDER TO REGISTER FOR INSTRUCTOR 1!

Deadline: June 15, 2026

Wednesday, June 3, 2026UPDATES to Utility Work Trailer fire at FREE UP STORAGEHamilton County, TN---- Tuesday, evening, ...
06/02/2026

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

UPDATES to Utility Work Trailer fire at FREE UP STORAGE

Hamilton County, TN---- Tuesday, evening, Dallas Bay Volunteer Fire Department responded to a trailer fire located at 7327 Hixson Pike at FREE UP STORAGE. At 5:15 pm, Dallas Bay fire officials arrived on the scene and reported a utility work trailer with heavy smoke and fire. Firefighters established water supply quickly and extinguished the fire. No injuries were reported but Hamilton County EMS was on the scene for any potential injuries to the firefighters. Chief Markus Fritts, Dallas Bay Volunteer Fire Department, reported the cause of the fire was an electrical failure inside the work trailer. Minor damages were reported.

** ROAD CLOSED **The Hamilton County Highway Department will close W Road on Wednesday, June 3, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p...
06/02/2026

** ROAD CLOSED **

The Hamilton County Highway Department will close W Road on Wednesday, June 3, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This closure is necessary to perform scheduled general maintenance after last weeks heavy rains.

Motorists should plan to use Roberts Mill Road or Signal Mountain Blvd./Taft Highway to leave or access Signal Mountain during this time.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we complete this important maintenance work.

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