Indiana County Emergency Management Agency

09/15/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 15, 2026

Contact: TFC. Cliff Greenfield, 724-357-1998, [email protected]

Child Passenger Safety Seat Events

Troopers certified as Child Passenger Safety Technicians will host three free child seat fitting events in Indiana County.

Indiana, PA – In conjunction with National Child Passenger Safety Week, Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Troopers certified as Child Passenger Safety Technicians will conduct three free child passenger safety seat events in Indiana County.

At these events, caregivers can have their car seats checked for suitability, receive instruction on the proper installation, have seats installed, and learn to properly harness a child in a seat. Appointments are not required.

WHAT: Child Passenger Safety Seat Event
WHEN: Monday, September 21, 2026; 2:00 P.M. to 5:30 P.M.
WHERE: Indiana Fire Association West, 1555 Indian Springs Road, Indiana, PA 15701

WHAT: Child Passenger Safety Seat Event
WHEN: Tuesday, September 22, 2026; 2:00 P.M. to 5:30 P.M.
WHERE: Indiana Fire Association West, 1555 Indian Springs Road, Indiana, PA 15701

WHAT: Child Passenger Safety Seat Event
WHEN: Wednesday, September 23, 2026; 2:00 P.M. to 5:30 P.M.
WHERE: Indiana Fire Association West, 1555 Indian Springs Road, Indiana, PA 15701

For more information on car seat safety, visit safekids.org and pakidstravelsafe.org.

For more information on the Pennsylvania State Police, visit the PSP website.

09/11/2026

Lest we forget

09/09/2026

You don't know what your missing.

This National Preparedness Month, take simple steps to be ready: download the FEMA app, sign up for emergency alerts & know where to find trusted information. Stay informed so you can Stand Ready to protect your loved ones! Visit ready.gov/be-informed for safety info & resources.

09/01/2026

Are you interested in pursuing a career as a 9-1-1 dispatcher? We are currently seeking motivated individuals to join our team and undergo training to become Indiana County's next 9-1-1 dispatchers. For more information, please follow the instructions on the flyer.

08/25/2026

Beware

Scammers often target disaster survivors to obtain personal information or direct payments. Even during difficult situations, it is important to remember fraud safety tips:

• Some scammers claim to represent FEMA or a local emergency agency and ask for Social Security numbers, bank accounts or payment for assistance.

• Be careful who you share personal information with. Scammers may try to steal your identity.

• Use trusted and licensed businesses to do repair work on your home and property.

• Government staff will always have an official ID and will never ask for money. Do not give money to anyone claiming to work for a government entity.

• Protect yourself: Ask for ID, verify credentials and research charities. Don’t share personal or financial information at the door.

Residents should report scams to local law enforcement and the Federal Trade Commission (reportfraud.ftc.gov). Get more preparedness tips at in.gov/dhs/get-prepared/general-safety/scams.

08/24/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 24, 2026

MEDIA CONTACTS: Troopers Steve Limani, 724-832-6485, and Cliff Greenfield, 724-357-1998

Back to School Safety

Greensburg, PA - In our ongoing effort to assist school administrators with providing a safe learning environment, members of the Pennsylvania State Police are prioritizing school and school bus safety throughout the Commonwealth.

During the upcoming school year, members of Troop A will be conducting numerous domestic security checks of public and private schools throughout the four-county Troop A region, which includes Cambria, Indiana, Somerset, and Westmoreland counties. Such checks are conducted each shift and may include walk-throughs of school buildings and lunch visits with students.

Troopers will also be monitoring roadways as school buses pick up and drop off students. Patrol Unit members will specifically be monitoring morning and afternoon school bus routes for violations of Title 75, Section 3345, Meeting or Overtaking School Bus. Upon conviction, the penalties for a violation of this section include a $250.00 fine.

The safety of our students and schools is a community effort and we would like to wish everyone a safe and successful school year.

For more information on the Pennsylvania State Police, visit the PSP website.

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08/17/2026

Please watch out for children

It's that time again: Back-to-school is under way! 🚌🚸

Let's keep students safe as they get to and from school each day.

- Stop for buses with stop arms extended and flashing red lights 🛑
- Remind kids to wait for buses back from the curb ➡️
- Drivers: Be alert for kids on and near the road 👀
- Teach kids not to cross streets behind a school bus 🚫
- Remind kids about looking both ways before walking on the road 🙂‍↔️

08/13/2026

Its move in time

Boxes? Bedding? Snacks? Before campus life gets into full swing, add safety to the move-in checklist.

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)'s free campus safety resources cover cooking safety and the safe use, storage, and charging of lithium-ion batteries to help students start the semester with smart habits.

Find these and other campus fire safety tips at: nfpa.org/campussafety

08/11/2026

The more you know

Look for warning signs: swelling, leaks, or strange odors from batteries. Dispose of them safely.