Allen County EMA

09/21/2026

Allen County Ohio 911 has been fully restored. Thank you for your cooperation.

09/21/2026

*** All 911 services have been restored 09.21.2026***

Allen County Ohio 911 is experiencing difficulties. 911 will be answered at a different location. To help expedite your call please call the following numbers:

Allen County: 419-227-3535

City of Lima: 419-227-4444

We are working to rectify this problem as quick as possible.

09/11/2026

Today, we remember. 🇺🇸

Twenty-five years ago, 2,977 innocent lives were lost in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

We honor the victims, the families whose lives were forever changed, and the first responders, public safety personnel, service members, and ordinary citizens who answered the call with courage and selflessness.

Their sacrifice, service, and memory will never be forgotten.

We will never forget.

— Allen County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management

09/09/2026

⚠️ COMMUNITY NOTICE – INEOS PLANT ALARM TESTING TODAY ⚠️

INEOS Nitriles USA LLC will be performing scheduled maintenance on its plant alarm system today, Wednesday, September 9.

As part of this maintenance, the plant alarm may be sounded multiple times throughout the day. These alarm activations are part of the scheduled maintenance and testing and do not indicate an emergency.

Residents, businesses, and others in the surrounding area may hear the alarms during this work.

INEOS will make internal announcements prior to each test and will provide notification once the maintenance has been completed.

Please share this information with others who may be in the area today.

09/02/2026

☀️ EXTREME HEAT: STAY HYDRATED! 💧

If you’re working or spending time outdoors during this heat wave, don’t wait until you feel thirsty to start drinking water.

💧 Drink about 8 ounces (1 cup) of water every 15–20 minutes while working in the heat.

That can add up to 24–32 ounces per hour during prolonged outdoor activity.

A few reminders:
• Drink water regularly — thirst is not always an early warning sign.
• Take frequent breaks in the shade or air conditioning.
• If you’re sweating heavily for several hours, consider adding an electrolyte drink.
• Avoid excessive alcohol and sugary drinks when you're trying to stay hydrated.
• Keep an eye on coworkers, family members, and neighbors.

⚠️ Know the warning signs of heat illness: headache, dizziness, nausea, weakness, unusual fatigue, confusion, or fainting.

If you have to be outside, hydrate early, hydrate often, and take breaks from the heat.

09/01/2026