Calhoun-Roane LEPC

06/01/2026

04/17/2026

Stay ahead during Safe Digging Month (and always) by calling 8-1-1 before you start your project. Prevention starts with awareness!

04/16/2026

If you are left without Power, follow these Safety Tips while using a Generator:

*Never use it inside your Home, Basement or Garage

*Always use it Outside & away from your House

*Keep it dry & properly grounded

More tips via: ready.gov/power-outages

04/16/2026

🚨 Community Awareness Notice 🚨

As part of our continued commitment to student safety and awareness, Roane County High School will be partnering with Roane General Hospital and Roane County Emergency Services to conduct a Mock DUI (Driving Under the Influence) Drill on:

📅 Friday, April 17th
⏰ 9:00 A.M.

This educational event is designed to demonstrate the very real and serious consequences of impaired and distracted driving. The simulation will involve students, school staff, and local emergency responders in a realistic scenario to help reinforce safe decision-making.

🚑 Please Note:
If you see emergency vehicles on or responding to the Roane County High School campus during this time, there is no cause for concern. They are participating in this planned training exercise.

Thank you for your continued support as we work together to keep our students safe and informed.

04/01/2026

🚨 Overdose Alert in Ritchie, Roane Counties 🚨
Over the last 24 hours, there have been 2 overdose incidents reported in Ritchie and Roane Counties, according to law enforcement and EMS via ODMAP.
We urge anyone using illicit substances to use extreme caution. If you or someone you know is at risk, the Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department (MOVHD) offers free Naloxone (Narcan) and training to help prevent overdose deaths. 📞 Call 304-485-7374 to schedule an appointment.
Looking for treatment or recovery options in the Parkersburg area? Resources are available — help is within reach. 💚

02/23/2026

Help communities in West Virginia and nationwide recover from disaster—volunteer as a Travel Disaster Responder with the American Red Cross of Central Appalachia Region. No experience needed! Free training and deployment expenses covered. Bring comfort and hope to those in need. 💕 Want to learn more?
Register for a FREE virtual INFO session to be held:
🕕 Wed. March 11 at 12pm and at 6pm.
📝 Register at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BPRCD9X

01/29/2026

We are feeling the winter fatigue right along with you! ❄️ We're just as tired of the snow and ice, but our commitment to safety means we won't stop until every road is plowed and treated. Our crews are working tirelessly 24/7 until the job is done. Thanks for your patience WV.