Paintsville-Johnson County KY Emergency Management

10/31/2026

As you set your clocks back this fall, take a few minutes to check your smoke alarms. Test each alarm, replace the batteries if needed, and make sure everyone in your home knows what to do if the alarm sounds.

10/31/2026

Before heading out to celebrate, take a moment to review these important safety reminders.

KYEM wishes you a safe and happy Halloween! 🎃

10/29/2026

Thank you for providing such an outstanding training class for Paintsville-Johnson County Emergency Management to attend.

10/28/2026

10/25/2026

10/25/2026

Paintsville-Johnson County Emergency Management; Kentucky Emergency Management Area Manager Kayla May; the Paintsville Fire Department; and the West VanLear Fire Department, who cover the facilities, attended this valuable training.

First responders attended a three-hour active-shooter training class and exercise at each of Big Sandy Community & Technical College's Hager Hill and Mayo campuses this week.

We greatly appreciate the training and collaboration of all first responders and school personnel.

Thank you, Mr. Dotson, Mr. Castle, and the college, for the invitation and the valuable information on emergency procedures.

10/23/2026

Great outcome of the search for a missing 5-year-old autistic child this evening. Rescuers from the Williamsport Fire Department, Johnson County Sheriff’s Office- KY and Johnson County Emergency Management, including the K-9 unit, were on scene.

Rescuers from Williamsport FD located the child under the mobile home; no one was injured. The child was found under 10 minutes of rescuers arriving on scene, which can be a lifetime when your child is missing .

Thank God for a great outcome

10/23/2026

GSI Work to Begin Monday on KY 40 in Johnson County

PIKEVILLE, Ky. (Oct. 23, 2026) – Motorists traveling KY 40 (Two Mile Hill) in Johnson County should prepare for alternating traffic beginning Monday, Oct. 26, as crews begin soil nail work at multiple locations along the roadway.
Work will begin at mile point 16.6 and continue along KY 40 to additional sites. Crews are scheduled to work daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. until the work is completed.

Both lanes of the roadway will be affected, and traffic will be reduced to one lane with alternating traffic.

Temporary signal lights at each end of the work zone will control traffic, allowing motorists to travel through the area in alternating directions.
Motorists should watch for signals and signage, slow down when approaching work zones, and allow extra travel time. Drivers are encouraged to remain alert for changing traffic conditions and follow all posted traffic control devices.

KYTC appreciates the public’s patience and cooperation as crews work to complete this project safely.

10/23/2026

10/23/2026

Kids are most at risk right as they step on and off the bus. Give them the time and space to do it safely. 🚌

Know what each light means 👇 and check your state's stop-arm laws.