Butler County Sheriff's Office

Congratulations to SRO Amanda Dixon on receiving her Professional Accreditation Award!

Pictured with SRO Leader Deputy Doug Hale, Amanda has proudly served as a School Resource Officer for the past nine years at Wyandot Elementary School in the Lakota Local School District.

Her dedication to the students, staff, and families she serves has made a lasting impact on the school community. We are proud of Amanda and congratulate her on this well-deserved accomplishment!

Have a blast!!! Be safe!!

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING.....HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 100 are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.

* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Remember, multiple days with excessive heat can have compounding effects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in air-conditioned rooms, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.