Buck Creek Township Fire Department shared Hancock County 911 Center's post.

3 days ago

Some good information from the Hancock County 911 center./// UPDATE (8:38 pm) \\\
County Highway is reporting that roads are snow covered and slick in some areas. They have a full crew out tonight and into the morning - Please use caution if you must travel

The strong winds are picking up and the temperatures are dropping! To those of you who have to be out, please be careful. County Highway and Street Depts have been pre-treating roads all day, but it will be icing soon.

- - Please do not call 911 to report your power being out - -

Call 911 for:
- A tree and/or limbs on a power line that are smoking
- A pole / transformer that has caught fire
- Lines down across a road

Call 317-477-4400 for:
- A road that is blocked by a tree
- Lines down in a yard
- Vehicle that slid off the roadway with no damage

If you need information on a warming shelter, or have a medical condition that requires you to have power -and- your power is out, please call our non-emergency number 477-4400. ...

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Buck Creek Township Fire Department shared Hancock County Professional Firefighters Local 4787's post.

1 week ago

An easy to help us and your family should there be a need.Please remember to remove the snow from around the fire hydrants. Every second counts and you are helping your family, friends, and neighbors by doing so. ...

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Buck Creek Township Fire Department shared Indianapolis Fire Department's post.

3 weeks ago

BCTFD B-Shift crews assisted IFD this afternoon with a fire on Carol Road/800W4:08 PM - #IFD working fully involved Barn Fire at 3130 Carroll Rd. Command orders defensive attack only. 1hr. 20min to mark fire under control. Total & complete loss of 60 x 100 metal structure & contents including a Boat, RV, Harley, 5 cars & New Look Hair Design salon. Buck Creek FD & Lawrence asst. #IFD ...

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Buck Creek Township Fire Department shared Indianapolis Fire Department's post.

3 weeks ago

Keeping a bedroom door closed does make a difference during a fire. Working smoke detectors also make a difference as well.If you need more proof about the life & property saving benefits of a closed door - check out these photos from tonight's house fire on Sherlock Dr. The home a total loss - this bedroom unscathed. A working smoke alarm present. No injuries #CloseBeforeYouDoze #UL_FSRI #BeepWhereYouSleep #NFPA ...

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