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Heat advisory issued, cooling centers to open in Greene County

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Heat advisory issued, cooling centers to open in Greene County

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Heat Advisory for west central Indiana Wednesday afternoon. Turning hotter beginning Wednesday, with multiple days of above normal temperatures and high dewpoints expected, yielding afternoon heat index values near or above 100 degrees most days. Prolonged exposure to extreme heat can lead to serious health risks, especially for children, seniors, and those with chronic conditions.

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PSA: Strong to severe storms, including the potential for flooding, predicted Saturday and into next week

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PSA: Strong to severe storms, including the potential for flooding, predicted Saturday and into next week

With the risk of flooding, the Greene County Health Department urges residents to stay informed, heed travel advisories, and take necessary precautions to protect themselves, their family and their property. We understand flooding causes significant disruptions and is a concern for many of you. Here’s some important information and safety tips to protect your health and your home.

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EMA issues letter after NWS says hazardous heat conditions with peak heat indices into the 100s likely next week

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EMA issues letter after NWS says hazardous heat conditions with peak heat indices into the 100s likely next week

In anticipation of these severe weather events, the acting EMA Deputy issued the following an open letter to city mayors (Linton and Jasonville), town council members (Bloomfield, Lyons, Newberry, Solsberry, Switz City, and Worthington) and township trustees (Highland, Beech Creek, Cass, Center, Fairplay, Grant, Jackson, Jefferson, Richland, Smith, Stafford, Taylor, and Washington).

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Part-time position open in treasurer's office

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Part-time position open in treasurer's office

The Greene County Treasurer’s Office is accepting applications for a part-time position for three days a week. The work location for this position is the Treasurer’s Office located in the Courthouse in Bloomfield, Indiana. The duties include but are not limited to, performing certain bookkeeping duties, processing tax payments, and assisting the general public both on the phone and in person in a variety of ways.

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