Jay County Emergency Management

09/01/2026

Locations in Jay County serving as cooling stations to help beat the heat:
📍Dunkirk Public Library
127 W. Washington St.
M-W, F: 10 AM-5 PM
Th: 10 AM- 6 PM
Sa: 9 AM- 1 PM
📍Jay County Drug Prevention Coalition
100 N. Meridian St.
M-F: 9 AM-5 PM
📍Jay Community Center
115 E. Water St.
M-Th: 6 AM-7 PM
F: 6 AM-6 PM
Sa: 7 AM-12 PM
📍Jay County Public Library
315 N. Ship St.
M, Tu, Th: 8 AM-8 PM
W, F: 8 AM-5 PM
Sa: 8 AM-1 PM
📍Penn Township Library
195 N. Union St.
Tu, Th: 2 PM-7 PM
W: 10 AM-5 PM
Sa: 9 AM-2 PM
✅Limit outdoor activity.
✅Stay hydrated
✅Check on friends, family, and neighbors.

08/31/2026

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
100 PM EDT Mon Aug 31 2026
..HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM EDT TUESDAY TO 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values 100 to 104 expected. Overnight heat indices in the middle 70s.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and northwest Ohio.

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A period of dangerous heat and humidity is in store through at least Wednesday evening, with minimal relief Tuesday night. Chances for showers and thunderstorms should remain north of the advisory area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

08/12/2026

**OUTDATED POST**
Numerous roadways in Jay County are flooded due to heavy rainfall. Drivers should slow down and use caution while traveling. Remember to turn around and do not drive through flood water.

08/10/2026

**OUTDATED POST**
SEVERE WEATHER POSSIBLE IN JAY COUNTY

MONDAY- Slight risk (2 of 5)
⏰5 PM through early overnight
Possible Threats-
💨Damaging wind (Gusts 60+ mph)
🌧Heavy rain (Localized flooding possible)
🌪Isolated tornadoes possible

TUESDAY- Enhanced risk (3 of 5)
⏰1 PM through 7 PM
Possible Threats-
💨Damaging straight line winds (Gusts 75+ mph)
🥎Isolated large hail
🌧Heavy rain (Localized flooding possible)
🌪Isolated tornadoes possible

Now is the time-
📱Verify you have multiple methods of receiving weather warnings
📕Review severe weather safety plans and procedures
🏃Prepare yourself to act quickly if a warning is issued

We ask all residents to stay weather aware the next 24 hours as Jay County experiences multiple severe weather threats!

08/05/2026

We had a great time last night at National Night Out. Thanks to Portland Police Department for inviting our department to participate in a great community event!

08/03/2026

Don't forget to join us tomorrow night for National Night Out!

📅 August 4, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM-7:00 PM
📍 Hudson Family Park

The Portland Police Department will be hosting National Night Out Tuesday August 4. The event will be held at Hudson Family Park from 5-7 PM!

08/03/2026

07/30/2026

The U.S. Small Business Administration reminds eligible small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in Indiana impacted by drought occurring Sept. 30, 2025, to apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans before the Aug 31 deadline.

Eligible counties include:
Indiana: Adams, Allen, Blackford, Carroll, Cass, Clinton, DeKalb, Delaware, Fulton, Grant, Hamilton, Henry, Howard, Huntington, Jay, Kosciusko, Madison, Miami, Noble, Pulaski, Randolph, Tippecanoe, Tipton, Wabash, Wayne, and Wells
Ohio: Darke, Defiance, Mercer, Paulding, and Van Wert

Apply online: sba.gov/disaster
For additional assistance:
SBA Customer Service Center: (800) 659-2955
Email: [email protected]