The Emergency Management Agency and the Putnam County Sheriff's Office will begin using a new emergency warning system next week.
The Allen County EMA and hazmat team called out to a spill along I-75 in Lima today. The Ohio State Highway Patrol says a pair of semi's jackknifed near the Fourth Street exit around 3 p.m. Friday afternoon. The trucks blocked off the southbound lanes and backed up traffic. The crash also resulted in a fuel spill, requiring the Hazmat response. Towing was called in to help move the semis and reopen the highway. There's no word on any serious injuries, this accident remains under investigation.
Recent national events have sparked concerns about preparedness in the event of a nuclear incident.
Emergency responders put their skills to the test in a real life training scenario this morning.
The Allen County Local Emergency Planning Committee conducted a functional exercise Thursday.