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Ohio Township Fire Department

3 days ago

Fire Prevention Fridays

When you are traveling and staying in a short-term rental, here are some things to think about.

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Ohio Township Fire Department

6 days ago

Please join us in welcoming our newest hire, Firefighter Given on her 1st day on shift as a career firefighter. She has served as a volunteer firefighter for the past 4 years. Congratulations!

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Ohio Township Fire Department

1 week ago

#ohiotownshipfiredepartment #otfd #newburgh #chandler #ohiotownship #WarrickCountySynopsis: The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Flash Flood Warning for East Central Vanderburgh County in southwestern Indiana and southwestern Warrick County in southwestern Indiana until 12:00 AM CDT. At 732 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen in about 45 minutes. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

The State EOC Watch Desk will continue to maintain awareness but provide no further updates unless warranted.

When: Saturday, June 14, 2025

Where: Vanderburgh County and Warrick County IDHS District 10

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Ohio Township Fire Department

1 week ago

Today, we say happy 250th birthday to the U.S. Army. We can’t say thank you enough for protecting us everyday, so that we can enjoy the freedoms we do.

We also celebrate Flag Day 🇺🇸, commemorating the adoption of the national flag on that date in 1777.

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Ohio Township Fire Department

1 week ago

#ohiotownshipfiredepartment #otfd #newburgh #chandler #ohiotownship #WarrickCountyBULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Paducah KY
433 PM CDT Fri Jun 13 2025

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Warrick County in southwestern Indiana...
Southeastern Gibson County in southwestern Indiana...
South central Pike County in southwestern Indiana...

* Until 515 PM CDT/615 PM EDT/.

* At 433 PM CDT/533 PM EDT/, a severe thunderstorm was located near
Melody Hill, moving northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Boonville, Newburgh, Chandler, Lynnville, Folsomville, Elberfeld,
and Spurgeon.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 69 in Indiana between Mile Markers 21 and 22.
Interstate 64 in Indiana between Mile Markers 28 and 48.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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Ohio Township Fire Department

2 weeks ago

Fire Prevention Fridays

Most people don't think about fire safety when they are on vacation or traveling for business. But did you know that each year, there are an estimated 3,900 hotel and motel fires that cause 15 deaths, 100 injuries and $100 million in property losses.

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Ohio Township Fire Department

3 weeks ago

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