Shelby County Emergency Management Agency, Ohio

10/19/2026

🎃 👻 Halloween is almost here! Now is the time to get costumes ready, stock up on candy, and plan for a safe night of trick-or-treating! 🍬🍂

🎃 Trick-or-Treat Times Around Shelby County 👻

Anna: Saturday, October 31 | 6:00–7:30 PM
Botkins: Saturday, October 31 | 1:00–2:30 PM
Fort Loramie: Thursday, October 29 | 6:30–8:00 PM
Jackson Center: Sunday, October 25 | 5:00–6:30 PM
Kettlersville: Thursday, October 29 | 6:00–7:00 PM
McCartyville: Sunday, October 25 | 2:00–4:00 PM
Port Jefferson: Saturday, October 31 | 6:00–7:30 PM
Russia: Thursday, October 29 | 6:00–7:30 PM
Sidney: Saturday, October 31 | 6:00–7:30 PM

🎃 Other Halloween Events Around Shelby County 👻

Maplewood Volunteer Fire Department (21421 Maplewood Rd., Maplewood)
Trunk-or-Treat: Tuesday, October 27 | 6:00–8:00 PM

Trunk-or-Treat on the Hill (Shelby County Board of DD, 1200 Children’s Home Rd., Sidney) Tuesday, October 20 | 6:00–7:15 PM

💡Make sure your trick-or-treating plans are safe and your costumes are visible. Have a fun and safe Halloween! 🍬🦺

10/17/2026

[Posted 10/17/2026]

🥶 A Freeze Warning is in effect tonight into Sunday morning. Temperatures will fall into the upper 20s to lower 30s.

10/16/2026

[Posted 10/16/2026]

🥶 A Freeze Watch is in effect from late Saturday night through Sunday morning, with temperatures potentially dropping into the upper 20s to lower 30s.

[2:00 PM] A Freeze Watch is in effect for the entire area for Saturday night into Sunday morning. Temperatures will fall into the lower 30s. Some locations may reach the upper 20s. Freezing conditions will be damaging to outdoor vegetation.

10/16/2026

🍂 Looks like fall has officially entered the forecast! 🌬️

After a week of temperatures in the 70s and 80s, today's chilly weather is the perfect reminder that sweater season, pumpkin spice, and all things fall are here! 🎃 ☕️

Happy Friday, everyone! 🍁

Falling temperatures and northwest wind 15 to 25 gusting in excess of 30 mph are expected with a cold frontal passage early this morning, bringing fall-like conditions. Overnight lows Friday and Saturday night will be in the upper and lower 30s, respectively. Freezing temperatures will be likely in many locations Sunday morning.

10/15/2026

[Posted 10/15/2026]

🚧 TRAFFIC HEADS UP: I-75 SOUTHBOUND

⚠️ Today, October 15, the contraflow lane on I-75 Southbound between Russell Road and Fair Road will be closed from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for emergency repairs.

10/14/2026

🌎 The Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill 🌎
🗓 Thursday, October 15 at 10:15 AM

Did you know that Shelby County is the most seismic area in the entire State of Ohio—having more earthquakes occur here than anywhere else in the state? The area around the Village of Anna is especially known for earthquake activity.

📚 In fact, the largest historic earthquake in Ohio was centered right here in Shelby County on March 9, 1937, with an estimated magnitude of 5.4 on the Richter scale. The earthquake devastated the Village of Anna, leaving the school building beyond repair.

👉 Remember:
DROP to the ground
COVER under a sturdy desk or table
HOLD ON until the shaking stops

10/05/2026

The Sidney Department of Fire and Emergency Services is planning an Open House during Fire Prevention Week on October 10 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to help families learn more about fire safety and prevention.

The event will provide an opportunity for community members to meet firefighters, tour the fire station, and learn about the important work they do to keep our community safe. Visitors will have the chance to see fire trucks and equipment up close, learn about home fire safety, and receive helpful information about smoke alarms, fire escape plans, and other ways to prevent fires.

Firefighters will also be available to answer questions and share safety tips. We invite families and community members of all ages to join us for this special event. It will be a fun and educational way to celebrate Fire Prevention Week while learning how everyone can help make their homes and community safer.

10/03/2026

🚨 EXERCISE DAY REMINDER 🚨

Today’s activities are part of a planned emergency exercise.

There is NO actual emergency or threat to the public. You may notice increased activity from emergency responders in the area throughout the exercise.

Honda Anna Engine Plant, First Responders to Conduct Emergency Preparedness Exercise

ANNA- Honda Anna Engine Plant, in collaboration with local first responders, will conduct a mandated Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) preparedness exercise at the plant, located at 12500 Meranda Road, on Saturday morning, October 3.

The exercise is designed to test and strengthen coordination between Honda and local emergency response agencies.

Residents in the area may notice an increased presence of emergency vehicles around the Anna Engine Plant on Saturday morning from approximately 8:00 a.m. until noon.

10/01/2026

Honda Anna Engine Plant, First Responders to Conduct Emergency Preparedness Exercise

ANNA- Honda Anna Engine Plant, in collaboration with local first responders, will conduct a mandated Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) preparedness exercise at the plant, located at 12500 Meranda Road, on Saturday morning, October 3.

The exercise is designed to test and strengthen coordination between Honda and local emergency response agencies.

Residents in the area may notice an increased presence of emergency vehicles around the Anna Engine Plant on Saturday morning from approximately 8:00 a.m. until noon.