(Public Service Announcement) from your HENDERSON EMA 12-10-19 “Deck the Halls: Fire Safety” Holiday decorations may be visually appealing, but they also increase your risk for a home fire. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) electrical problems cause 38% of … [Read more...] about Deck the Halls – Fire Safety
Winter Awareness
The week of December 2, 2019 is Winter Awareness Week. This is a National Weather Service program that provides awareness and preparedness information throughout the week with a series of helpful graphics to keep winter weather safety on your mind. These are just a few of the topics … [Read more...] about Winter Awareness
Fall Severe Weather Season
October starts our fall severe weather season. This is the first of several posts regarding severe weather preparedness... stay tuned. Thunderstorm Safety Tips It is important to know that every thunderstorm has lightning and strong thunderstorms can bring heavy rain, high winds, hail … [Read more...] about Fall Severe Weather Season
Burn Ban – Recinded 10/18/19
In accordance with KRS 149.401 I, Brad Schneider, Judge Executive of Henderson County hereby impose a Burn Ban for Henderson County, KY. This includes the Cities of Henderson, Robards and Corydon. Exemptions Personal food preparation using outdoor gas or charcoal grills or other … [Read more...] about Burn Ban – Recinded 10/18/19
GOV. BEVIN PROCLAIMS SEPTEMBER AS PREPAREDNESS MONTH
Contact: Monica L. French, 502-607-5721 FRANKFORT, Ky. (August 29, 2019) – In conjunction with National Preparedness Month, Gov. Matt Bevin has proclaimed September as Preparedness Month in Kentucky. Kentucky Emergency Management urges … [Read more...] about GOV. BEVIN PROCLAIMS SEPTEMBER AS PREPAREDNESS MONTH