Calloway County Office of Emergency Management

15/03/2026

Racer Arena, located on the Murray State University campus at 14th Street between Olive and Payne Streets will be open today beginning at 6:00 pm as a storm shelter for those that may need it.

Please continue to monitor local media and US National Weather Service Paducah Kentucky for updates regarding the potential for severe weather this afternoon and evening. Also be sure to have multiple ways to receive weather alerts and review your emergency plans.

06/03/2026

🚧 Courthouse Painting Project – Public Notice 🎨
Please be advised that painting work at the Calloway County Courthouse will begin Monday, March 9.
During this project, you may notice equipment such as lifts and work vehicles around the building. For everyone’s safety, we ask the public to use caution when entering and exiting the courthouse and to be mindful of any work areas.

🚪 Temporary entrance changes:
As work progresses around the building, some entrances may be temporarily closed. If this occurs, signage will be posted clearly indicating alternate entrances.

Your patience and cooperation are appreciated as we work to improve and maintain this historic building. Safety remains our top priority, and we will continue to share updates as needed.
Thank you for your understanding!

02/03/2026

The Calloway County Office of Emergency Management plans to test the tornado warning sirens in Murray, Hazel and on the Murray State University campus on Wednesday morning, March 4th, at about 9:07 a.m. This test will coincide with the statewide tornado drill scheduled for the same date and time. This will be a great opportunity to practice your tornado safety plan, whether you are at home, school, or work. If there is a threat of severe weather at the scheduled time, the drill will be postponed to a fair-weather day.

The sirens are sounded whenever the National Weather Service issues a Tornado Warning that includes the cities of Murray or Hazel. These tests will allow officials to more accurately determine the proper functioning of each siren, which is difficult to do under actual threat conditions. The sirens are tested once each quarter, in accordance with National Weather Service guidelines and the County Emergency Plan.

It is wise to always be alert and prepared. If you have not yet registered for the County's Hyper-Reach alerting system, this would be a good opportunity to do so by going to https://hyper-reach.com/kycallowaysignup.html.

You can find more information on the statewide tornado drill by visiting https://www.weather.gov/lmk/KentuckyTornadoDrill.

27/02/2026

05/02/2026

Reminder, our Skywarn Storm Spotter class offered by US National Weather Service Paducah Kentucky is just a couple of weeks away. This is a great opportunity to learn about all types of weather phenomena and how to report them. Our local storm spotters are a vital part of getting timely warnings out to our community.

This class is free to attend, but registration is required.

04/02/2026

📱 Calloway County, KY E-911 Communications Center Launches Text-to-911 Service 📱

Beginning January 8, the Calloway County E-911 Communication Center launched a new Text-to-911 service, giving residents another way to reach emergency responders when making a phone call isn’t safe or possible.

How it works:
If you cannot safely make a voice call due to a medical emergency, a dangerous situation, a hearing impairment, or another reason, you can now text 911 directly from your mobile phone to request help.

Important tips to remember:

• Text 911 only when you cannot make a verbal call — calling 911 is still the fastest way to get help.

• Be sure to include your exact location, the type of emergency, and any important details about what is happening.

This service is now live and ready to help keep our families and community safer. Please share this post so everyone in Calloway County is aware of this lifesaving resource.

22/01/2026

While details are still subject to change, the National Weather Service and local/regional weather forecasters are in agreement that a winter weather event will impact Calloway County this weekend. Below is information we want residents and visitors to be aware of to help prepare for the next several days.

📍Warming Shelter:
VFW Post 6291 in Murray will be open as a warming center beginning Friday evening, 1/23/26, and will remain open until temperatures return above freezing.
https://www.facebook.com/vfwpost6291

📍Disabled Vehicles:
If your vehicle becomes stuck or disabled and you are able to get a ride to your destination, you MUST contact us at 270-753-3151 before leaving your vehicle.
• If the vehicle is clear of the travel portion of the roadway, we will record your name, contact information, and vehicle details. You may then make your own arrangements to retrieve the vehicle.
• If the vehicle is blocking any portion of the roadway, it must be removed as soon as possible. You may contact a towing company of your choosing, or we can contact one for you.
• Any unoccupied vehicles located in the roadway will be removed by a towing company from our rotating wrecker list.

‼️Reasons NOT to call 911 or the Sheriff’s Office:

📌• To ask about road conditions:
Temperatures are not forecasted to rise above freezing until at least next Tuesday. Roads will remain slick and hazardous. (More information below.) Please stay home unless travel is absolutely necessary.
KY Road Conditions Map: https://goky.ky.gov/

📌• To ask when power will be restored:
Electric companies do not provide us with restoration timelines. They will notify local media of any outages expected to be long-term.
WKRECC Outage Map: https://outagemap.wkrecc.com/
MES Outage Map: https://murrayelectricsystem.com/electric-outages/

📌• To ask why your road has not been plowed:
The Calloway County Road Department and Kentucky State Highway crews follow priority lists that determine the order in which roads are cleared. There are over 900 miles of roadway in Calloway County. These crews are highly skilled and will be working as quickly and safely as possible to clear roads.
KY Road Conditions Map: https://goky.ky.gov/

📌• To ask about school closings:
All school closings will be reported through local media and shared on official school social media pages.
Calloway County Schools: https://www.facebook.com/callowaycoschools
Murray Independent Schools: https://www.facebook.com/murrayindependent
Murray State University: https://www.facebook.com/murraystateuniv

21/01/2026

Thank you to Vfw Post Murray for volunteering to serve as a warming center during the upcoming cold weather. Our area is forecast to see some bitterly cold temperatures, and the possibility of significant winter precipitation in the coming days. Take time to prepare, and continue to monitor for updates to the forecast.

12/01/2026

06/01/2026

Important election information from our friends at Calloway County Clerk’s Office.

🚨Important 2026 Election Information🚨

The CFSB Center will be under renovation during 2026, due to this the CFSB CENTER will NOT be a voting location during the elections this year. The County Board has chosen to use UNIVERSITY CHURCH OF CHRIST as an alternate location. This location is conveniently located across the street from the CFSB Center at 801 N 12th St Murray, KY. In addition to the University Church of Christ the following locations are vote centers:

North Elementary
Southwest Elementary
Kirksey Baptist Church
Elm Grove Baptist Church
Murray High School
Hazel Baptist Church
New Concord Church of Christ

Primary Election May 19, 2026
General Election November 3, 2026

13/12/2025

Calloway County Office of Emergency Management in coordination with Murray State University is establishing a warming center at Racer Arena located at 333 N 14th Street on the Murray State University campus. The entrance will be located on the south side of the building.

The warming center is being established due to the forecast of dangerously cold temperatures for the area this weekend. The warming center will open at 6:00pm on Saturday December 13th. Updates will be provided on hours of operation depending on occupancy. Continue to monitor our social media account for these updates.

A warming center is different than a warming shelter. Warming centers are a warm place to occupy temporarily. Cots, bedding, food and beverage will not be provided.

Everyone is encouraged to prepare before the arrival of these extremely cold temperatures. Ensure proper ventilation and use carbon monoxide detectors when using gas heating/generators. When using individual electrical heaters, ensure not to overload the circuits and do not use electrical extension cords. As always, keep flammable items away from heaters and heating elements.

To stay informed of weather-related issues, continue to monitor the Calloway County Office of Emergency Management page or the US National Weather Service Paducah Kentucky.