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🔊 REMINDER for Wednesday, 1/28: The monthly siren test occurs every 4th Wednesday of the month, at approximately noon. 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗜𝗦 𝗢𝗡𝗟𝗬 𝗔 𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗧.
On the fourth Wednesday of every month we conduct a test of the outdoor warning siren system to ensure the system is ready for an actual emergency situation. Warning sirens are designed to alert people *𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿𝘀* of an emergency or approaching danger. If you hear the sirens seek shelter immediately. Check local radio, TV, or official online resources for additional information. ... See MoreSee Less
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🟢UPDATE: Services restored 🟢
❗️𝗣𝘂𝘁𝗻𝗮𝗺 𝗪𝗩 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁: We are receiving reports of AT&T and AT&T FirstNet devices going into SOS mode across Putnam County.
Testing conducted within Putnam County shows that devices using these providers are displaying SOS mode but are still able to successfully place 911 voice calls.
However, text-to-911 messages are not coming through during testing.
We will pass along any updates as they are made available. ... See MoreSee Less
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🟢UPDATE: Services restored 🟢
❗️𝗣𝘂𝘁𝗻𝗮𝗺 𝗪𝗩 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁: We are receiving reports of AT&T and AT&T FirstNet devices going into SOS mode across Putnam County.
Testing conducted within Putnam County shows that devices using these providers are displaying SOS mode but are still able to successfully place 911 voice calls.
However, text-to-911 messages are not coming through during testing.
We will pass along any updates as they are made available. ... See MoreSee Less
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Putnam County Emergency Management Administrative Offices will be operating on a 2-hour delay for Tuesday, January 27, 2026, to allow everyone extra time to arrive safely. ... See MoreSee Less
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The Sorry for Party Rock music video robot guy is NOT our suspect from the Marathon/Rt. 817. ... See MoreSee Less
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Additional video of the boxheaded bandit from the Marathon breaking and entering on Hurricane Creek Rd./Rt. 817. ... See MoreSee Less
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When he holds his little box on his head to keep his identity hidden always causes a little chuckle. ... See MoreSee Less
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The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office will re-open tomorrow at 10am. Just for clarification, deputies will be on duty. Unfortunately, weather does not change their duties. ... See MoreSee Less
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