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Putnam County EMA to conduct emergency siren testing Friday, the first in several months. EMA Director Tyler Smith said they try to do the last Friday of every month but have been unable to do so recently because of weather. He said at 10 a.m., the sirens located in each city in the county will test to make sure they ... Read More »

Putnam County EMA asking the county commission to approve current 911 Assistant Director Brandon Smith to go full-time with EMA. EMA Director Tyler Smith said that Brandon Smith currently splits his time between the 911 and EMA Departments. He said this change would streamline the process, and be a huge asset to the EMA department. “He’s developed relationships with the ... Read More »

Putnam County Emergency Management Agency will hold a public meeting regarding their Hazard Mitigation Plan updates on Tuesday morning. Deputy Director Sharon  Womack said that the plans were established to minimize loss of life or loss of property during emergency events. Womack said that if a hazard is covered in the mitigation plan, it also could provide grant opportunities. “That ... Read More »