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Tomorrow, 07/02/2024, from 8 AM to 5 PM, the Floyd County PSA's camera and flagging crew will be inspecting sewer lines. Expect possible traffic delays on Route 221 near Skyline Bank and Route 8 between Oxford and Penn. Efforts will be made to minimize disruptions.

Public Safety Announcement Due to the extremely dry conditions and the effects high temperatures have on our firefighters' health, we are issuing a fire warning. Floyd County urges citizens not to do open burning until we receive some significant rainfall. If you must burn, please call our non-emergency line at 540-745-9334, advise them of your burn, and leave your contact information and address. Safety Guidelines for Burning: Never leave a burn pile unattended. Have shovels or rakes on hand to control the fire if it spreads. Perform controlled burns after 4:00 PM due to lower winds. Do not add to the pile after 12:00 AM. This is not a fire ban, but we recommend waiting to burn if possible. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

Extreme heat often results in the highest number of annual deaths among all weather-related hazards. It’s defined as a period of high heat and humidity with temperatures above 90 degrees for at least two to three days. In extreme heat, evaporation is slowed and the body must work extra hard to maintain a normal temperature. This can lead to death by overworking the human body. Remember that: Older adults, children, and sick or overweight individuals are at greater risk from extreme heat. Humidity increases the feeling of heat as measured by a heat index. IF YOU ARE UNDER AN EXTREME HEAT WARNING: Find air conditioning. Avoid strenuous activities. Watch for heat illness. Wear light clothing. Check on family members and neighbors. Drink plenty of fluids. Watch for heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. Never leave people or pets in a closed car. Prepare NOW Find places in your community where you can go to get cool. Learn to recognize the signs of heat-related illness. Keep your home cool by doing the following: Cover windows with drapes or shades. Weather-strip doors and windows. Use window reflectors, such as aluminum foil-covered cardboard, to reflect heat back outside. Add insulation to keep the heat out. Use attic fans to clear hot air. Install window air conditioners and insulate around them. Be Safe DURING Never leave a child, adult, or animal alone inside a vehicle on a warm day. Find places with air conditioning. Libraries, shopping malls, and community centers can provide a cool place to take a break from the heat. If you’re outside, find shade. Wear a hat wide enough to protect your face. Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing. Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated. If you or someone you care for is on a special diet, ask a doctor how best to accommodate it. Do not use electric fans when the temperature outside is more than 95 degrees, as this could increase the risk of heat-related illness. Fans create air flow and a false sense of comfort but do not reduce body temperature. Avoid high-energy activities. Check yourself, family members, and neighbors for signs of heat-related illness. RECOGNIZE AND RESPOND Know the signs of heat-related illness and the ways to respond to it: HEAT CRAMPS Signs: Muscle pains or spasms in the stomach, arms, or legs Actions: Go to a cooler location. Remove excess clothing. Take sips of cool sports drinks with salt and sugar. Get medical help if cramps last more than an hour. HEAT EXHAUSTION Signs: Heavy sweating, paleness, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, headache, nausea or vomiting, or fainting Actions: Go to an air-conditioned place and lie down. Loosen or remove clothing. Take a cool bath. Take sips of cool sports drinks with salt and sugar. Get medical help if symptoms get worse or last more than an hour. HEAT STROKE Signs: Extremely high body temperature (above 103 degrees) taken orally; red, hot, and dry skin with no sweat; rapid, strong pulse; dizziness; confusion; or unconsciousness Actions: Call 911 or get the person to a hospital immediately. Cool down with whatever methods are available until medical help arrives.

New River Valley Senior Services is hiring a driver to deliver meals to homebound elderly clients and take persons to the Friendship Café in Floyd Co. Give us a call today at 540-980-7720.

In accordance with the federally mandated holiday Juneteenth, the Floyd County Administrative Offices will be CLOSED on Wednesday, June 19, 2024.

Due to a power outage, the Floyd County Recycling Center will be closed 05/22/2024.