Local first responders participate in a tabletop exercise with the Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport. The tabletop exercise is performed to ensure airport and community preparedness. A full-scale exercise is staged every three years as required by…
Toxic Waters: Chlorine Exposure Full-Scale Exercise
First responders participate in a full-scale exercise at the HealthPark. In this scenario, athletes begin to experience chlorine exposure symptoms after a malfunction in the pool. Firefighters establish an area for medical treatment and decontamination. Athletes…
Video: Full-Scale Exercise Held at Airport
A full-scale emergency exercise is held every three years at Owensboro - Daviess County Regional Airport. The drill involves a simulated aircraft accident with community volunteers role-playing as injured passengers. Fire Chief Jeremy Smith highlights the…
Fiscal Court Recognizes Dust Bowl Tournament
Judge-Executive Al Mattingly has proclaimed July 19-23 as “Dust Bowl Basketball Tournament Week” in Daviess County. The event at Kendall Perkins Park will feature 22 teams and 264 participants with trophies awarded in five divisions. Daviess…
Video: New Weather Sirens
Daviess County has 55 outdoor warning sirens that alert to approaching severe weather. EMA Director Andy Ball highlights the placement of four new sirens, including one on Brook Street in the Sorgho community. Each siren covers…
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training
The Daviess County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is accepting sign-ups for Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training that starts April 14, 2022 and runs for seven consecutive Thursday nights. The training is free and upon completion…
Fiscal Court approves renovations to Schertzinger Building
The Daviess County Fiscal Court has awarded a bid for renovation work at the Schertzinger Building. Formerly the site of RiverPark EyeCare, the Schertzinger Building is located at 221 Allen Street in Downtown Owensboro. In the…
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