Bartholomew County Emergency Management

Bartholomew County Emergency Management Our Mission is to educate and prepare our community to protect lives and property in the event of an emergency.

📢 UPCOMING TRAINING OPPORTUNITYClassroom instruction will begin at 8:00 AM at:📍 Brownsburg Fire Territory Headquarters47...
09/04/2026

📢 UPCOMING TRAINING OPPORTUNITY

Classroom instruction will begin at 8:00 AM at:

📍 Brownsburg Fire Territory Headquarters
470 E. Northfield Drive
Brownsburg, IN

Following the classroom portion, hands-on training will take place at:

📍 HarperCollins
4195 Motorsports Way
Brownsburg, IN

Please plan accordingly for the two training locations and arrive in time to be ready for the 8:00 AM class start.

⚠️ HEAT ADVISORY EXTENDED THROUGH SATURDAY ⚠️The Heat Advisory has been extended until 8:00 PM Saturday for portions of ...
09/04/2026

⚠️ HEAT ADVISORY EXTENDED THROUGH SATURDAY ⚠️

The Heat Advisory has been extended until 8:00 PM Saturday for portions of central and southern Indiana, including our area.

🌡️ Heat index values up to 105°F are expected.

Hot temperatures combined with high humidity can increase the risk of heat-related illness. With another day of dangerous heat ahead, please continue taking precautions and give your body a break from the heat when you can.

💧 Stay Hydrated – Drink plenty of water throughout the day.
❄️ Stay Cool – Spend time in air-conditioned locations and take frequent breaks from the heat.
🕐 Limit Time Outdoors – Avoid strenuous outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day when possible.
👥 Check on Others – Check on relatives, neighbors, older adults, and others who may be especially vulnerable to the heat.
🐾 Protect Your Pets – Provide plenty of fresh water and shade, limit outdoor activity, and be mindful of hot pavement.
🚗 Look Before You Lock – Never leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle.

⚠️ Know the signs of heat-related illness and take them seriously. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke can develop quickly.

☀️ Stay cool. Stay hydrated. Check on each other. Beat the heat!

09/03/2026

The NWS Heat Risk is forecast to be major to extreme through Friday across central Indiana with some improvement in the Heat Risk across northern portions of central Indiana expected Friday. The NWS Heat Risk is a color-numeric based index that provides a forecast risk of heat related impacts to occur over a 24-hour period. Heat Risk takes into consideration: How unusual the heat is for the time of year, duration of the heat including both daytime and nighttime temperatures.

⚠️ HEAT ADVISORY EXTENDED THROUGH FRIDAY ⚠️The Heat Advisory has been extended until 8:00 PM Friday for all of central I...
09/02/2026

⚠️ HEAT ADVISORY EXTENDED THROUGH FRIDAY ⚠️

The Heat Advisory has been extended until 8:00 PM Friday for all of central Indiana.

🌡️ Heat index values may reach as high as 108°F.

Hot temperatures combined with high humidity can increase the risk of heat-related illness. Please continue taking precautions, especially if you work or spend extended periods of time outdoors.

Don’t underestimate the heat. Take precautions, know the signs of heat-related illness, and check on one another.

☀️ Stay cool. Stay hydrated. Stay safe!

🚨 WE’RE HIRING!Bartholomew County Emergency Management is accepting applications for an Emergency Management Deputy Dire...
09/01/2026

🚨 WE’RE HIRING!

Bartholomew County Emergency Management is accepting applications for an Emergency Management Deputy Director.

If you’re interested in serving your community and helping Bartholomew County prepare for, respond to, recover from, and mitigate emergencies and disasters, we encourage you to apply!

💰 Salary: $54,458–$56,458 annually
📅 Application Deadline: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
📧 Apply: [email protected]

Please share and help us spread the word!

Bartholomew County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

https://www.bartholomew.in.gov/job-opening.html -management-deputy-director

Peak heat index values will routinely exceed 100°F, with the hottest conditions reaching up to 105°F in southwest Indian...
09/01/2026

Peak heat index values will routinely exceed 100°F, with the hottest conditions reaching up to 105°F in southwest Indiana on Wednesday. Limit outdoor activities during the hottest parts of the day and take frequent breaks.

☀️ BEAT THE HEAT! ☀️As temperatures and humidity climb, here’s a quick reminder of some simple ways to beat the heat and...
09/01/2026

☀️ BEAT THE HEAT! ☀️

As temperatures and humidity climb, here’s a quick reminder of some simple ways to beat the heat and stay safe!

💧 Stay Hydrated – Drink plenty of water throughout the day, even if you don’t feel thirsty.
❄️ Stay Cool – Spend time in air-conditioned locations and take frequent breaks from the heat.
🕐 Avoid the Hottest Hours – Limit strenuous outdoor activity during the hottest part of the day when possible.
👕 Dress for the Heat – Wear lightweight, loose-fitting, light-colored clothing.
👥 Check on Others – Keep an eye on older adults, young children, neighbors, and others who may be more vulnerable to heat.
🐾 Protect Your Pets – Provide plenty of fresh water and shade, limit activity during the hottest hours, and watch out for hot pavement.
🚗 Look Before You Lock – Never leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle, even for a short time.

⚠️ Know the signs of heat-related illness. Headache, dizziness, nausea, weakness, heavy sweating, or confusion can be signs that the heat is taking a toll.

A little planning and a few simple precautions can make a big difference.

☀️ Stay cool. Stay hydrated. Check on each other. Beat the heat!

1251 PM EDT Mon Aug 31 2026..HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TUESDAY TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...* WHAT...Peak heat index v...
08/31/2026

1251 PM EDT Mon Aug 31 2026
..HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TUESDAY TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Peak heat index values up to 105 are expected each afternoon with limited relief from the heat and humidity overnight.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, south
central, southeast, southwest, and west central Indiana.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Tuesday to 8 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, limit time outdoors, and check up on
relatives and neighbors.

☀️ HEAT & HUMIDITY BUILDING THIS WEEK ☀️The heat will continue to build as we head into the week, with high temperatures...
08/31/2026

☀️ HEAT & HUMIDITY BUILDING THIS WEEK ☀️

The heat will continue to build as we head into the week, with high temperatures reaching the mid-90s by Wednesday.

🥵 Heat index values are expected to approach 100°F Tuesday through Thursday, making it feel even hotter when outdoors.

As temperatures climb:

💧 Stay Hydrated – Drink plenty of water throughout the day, even if you don’t feel thirsty.
❄️ Stay Cool – Take frequent breaks in air-conditioned or shaded areas.
🕐 Limit Outdoor Activity – When possible, avoid strenuous outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day.
👥 Check on Others – Check on family, friends, neighbors, and others who may be especially vulnerable to the heat.
🚗 Look Before You Lock – Never leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle, even for a short time.
🐾 Protect Your Pets – Provide plenty of fresh water and shade, limit exercise during the hottest part of the day, and remember that hot pavement can quickly burn paws.

📅 Plan ahead, especially if you work outdoors, have outdoor activities scheduled, or care for people or pets who may be more vulnerable to extreme heat.

Stay cool. Stay hydrated. Stay safe! ☀️

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131 S Cherry Street
Columbus, IN
47201

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+18123791680

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