Throughout the weekend, Emergency Management officials have actively participated in the monitoring of the path of Irma as the hurricane made landfall and weakened to a tropical storm. At this time, the projected forecast does not appear to be a cause for significant concern in the Botetourt community; however, residents are encouraged to maintain awareness through local media sources and the National ... (Full Story)

Botetourt County’s Emergency Management team has been closely monitoring Hurricane Irma and the predicted path of the storm. Several conference calls with state and regional officials, including the Virginia Department of Emergency Management and the National Weather Services have been conducted over the past two days. Botetourt County is at a heightened state of readiness and encouraging citizens ... (Full Story)

*** Short Notice ***

The Leadership Role in Addressing Mental Health Issues in the Fire Service

(90 Minute Presentation)

By Chief Don Taylor
(Black Hawk Fire Department, Colorado)

Audience: Everyone in Fire/Rescue/EMS Service

Date: August 16th - *this Wednesday*

Time: 2 Offerings - 2pm & 7pm

Where: 2pm Presentation – Troutville Fire Training Center
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RICHMOND, VA. – The Virginia Department of Health and the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality have updated the information available on the status of Tinker Creek in Botetourt County following a fish kill on July 29.

• The agencies are continuing their recommendation that people stay away from Tinker Creek, from just west of Route 11/Lee Highway, across from Southern States Cooperative ... (Full Story)

The National Weather Service is forecasting a heat index of over 100 degrees this upcoming weekend. We wanted to ensure that heat-related safety reminders were made available. Remember it doesn't have to be that hot for heat-related emergencies to occur.... (Full Story & Photos)