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Units from Hurricane Fire & Rescue, Culloden Volunteer Fire Department, and Milton Volunteer Fire Department, Putnam County Fire, Putnam County EMS, and Putnam County Emergency Management responded to Clymbers Creek Road (Hurricane) for Residential Structure Fire this evening. No injuries were reported. ... See MoreSee Less

Units from Hurricane Fire & Rescue, Culloden Volunteer Fire Department, and Milton Volunteer Fire Department, Putnam County Fire, Putnam County EMS, and Putnam County Emergency Management responded to Clymbers Creek Road (Hurricane) for Residential Structure Fire this evening. No injuries were reported.

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Praise the Lord no injuries!!!

Following ,I've got a niece that lives on that road and we have drifted apart over time

Hope no are ok

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6 days ago

Merry Christmas from Putnam County 911/Emergency Managemt. 🎄 Wishing our community a safe and peaceful holiday. ... See MoreSee Less

Merry Christmas from Putnam County 911/Emergency Managemt. 🎄 Wishing our community a safe and peaceful holiday.

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MERRY CHRISTMAS! 🎄🎁

In following with the proclamation issued by Gov. Patrick Morrisey, Chief Justice William R. “Bill” Wooton has issued an administrative order declaring Wednesday, Dec. 24, and Friday, Dec. 26, as full-day judicial holidays for offices operating within the West Virginia Judicial System in addition to the regular Christmas Day holiday on Thursday, Dec. 25.

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1 week ago

🔊 UPDATE: NO SIREN TEST TOMORROW⁣

There will be NO outdoor warning siren test on Wednesday, December 24, 2025.⁣

Our next regularly scheduled monthly siren test will take place on the 4th Wednesday in January 2026, at approximately noon.⁣

Outdoor warning sirens are designed to alert people who are outdoors of an emergency or approaching danger.⁣
If you hear a siren outside of a scheduled test:⁣
• Seek shelter immediately⁣
• Check local radio, TV, or official online sources for updates⁣

Thank you for helping us keep our community informed and prepared.
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🔊 UPDATE: NO SIREN TEST TOMORROW⁣
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There will be NO outdoor warning siren test on Wednesday, December 24, 2025.⁣
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Our next regularly scheduled monthly siren test will take place on the 4th Wednesday in January 2026, at approximately noon.⁣
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Outdoor warning sirens are designed to alert people who are outdoors of an emergency or approaching danger.⁣
If you hear a siren outside of a scheduled test:⁣
• Seek shelter immediately⁣
• Check local radio, TV, or official online sources for updates⁣
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Thank you for helping us keep our community informed and prepared.

Please note our holiday hours for Christmas week. 🎄

Putnam County Emergency Management Administrative Offices will be closed in observance of Christmas on Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve), Thursday, December 25 (Christmas Day), and Friday, December 26.

🚨 Emergency services remain available 24/7.
In an emergency, always call 9-1-1.
For non-emergencies, please call (304) 586-0246.
Stay alert, stay safe, and we wish you a safe and happy holiday season.
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Please note our holiday hours for Christmas week. 🎄

Putnam County Emergency Management Administrative Offices will be closed in observance of Christmas on Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve), Thursday, December 25 (Christmas Day), and Friday, December 26.

🚨 Emergency services remain available 24/7.
In an emergency, always call 9-1-1.
For non-emergencies, please call (304) 586-0246.
Stay alert, stay safe, and we wish you a safe and happy holiday season.

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The Circuit Clerk's office is experiencing phone issues. We are aware of the issue and working to resolve the issue. Please be patient if you are attempting to contact the office. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. ... See MoreSee Less

The Circuit Clerks office is experiencing phone issues. We are aware of the issue and working to resolve the issue. Please be patient if you are attempting to contact the office. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.

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Same for Circuit Court.

NASNA would like to congratulate member Dean Meadows on his retirement!

Dean was appointed as the first Executive Director of the West Virginia E911 Council in October 2022 and became the the first NASNA representative for the state of West Virginia in January 2023.

Thank you, Dean, for your service to 911 in West Virginia and across this country.

#WeAreNASNA #NASNA911 #WV911Council
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Congratulations Dean blessed to call you my friend

Thank you for your Service. Enjoy your retirement.

You don't get any better than Dean ..I wish you well old friend.

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