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Oxford, MS
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Thank you, Lafayette County, for following the burn ban. Fire danger remains high, and one spark can start a fire:
• Secure trailer chains
• Don't park on dry grass
• Put cigarettes out completely
• Mow when grass is damp
• Delay outdoor welding
See smoke? Call 911.
Lafayette County Fire Dept. retweeted
🚨 Lafayette County: The MEMA Public Hazard Survey closes tomorrow, Aug. 30. If you live or work here, please take a few minutes today to help identify and prioritize hazards affecting our community.
Complete the survey: surveymonkey.com/r/JP2X5XS
🚨 AHA BLS Provider course at LCFD Central Station
🗓️ Sat, Aug 15 | 🕘 9:00 AM | 💵 $30
📍 50 County Road 1032, Oxford
Healthcare providers — renew your BLS card with LCFD. Two-year AHA certification. No registration required, walk-ins welcome.
🚒 LCFD is on scene of a fire at Pea Ridge Recycling off CR 321.
⚠️ Smoke will be visible in the Oxford city limits area. NO threat to the public.
Crews are working the scene—please avoid the area so responders can operate.
LCFD is hosting a CPR/BLS class for healthcare providers.
📅 Date: This Saturday 🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Noon) 📍 Location: Lafayette County Fire Dept. Central Station 💵 Cost: $30 per person
✅ No pre-registration required just show up and you're good to go! 🚒
🔥 RED FLAG WARNING for Lafayette County TODAY (3/28) from 11 AM–7 PM. NWS Memphis warns of winds 10–20 mph & humidity as low as 20%. Critical fire weather conditions expected. NO outdoor burning. Report smoke or fire immediately — call 911.
🚨LCFD🚨units are responding to a structure fire in the area of the 100 Block of County Road 325. Please avoid the area if possible.
⚠️There is a large controlled burn in the 100 Block of County Road 423. Smoke is visible from Highway 6 East. Expect to see smoke in the area for the rest of the day.
🚒🔥Fire danger is ELEVATED today. Even though it rained Friday night and the ground may seem wet, fires can still spread fast.
We know many of y’all have tree debris you want to burn, but we’re discouraging outdoor burning today.
📞 See smoke/unattended fire? Call 911.
Lafayette County Fire Dept. retweeted
ICE STORM RELIEF PROGRAM FREE STUDENT MEALS
LCSD Food Services will be serving hot meals to all students and children 18 and under beginning Tuesday, 2/3/26, through Saturday of this week at LES.
Breakfast from 7:00 am – 9:00 am, and lunch from 11:00 am -1:00 pm.
ALT English - Ice Storm Meal
ALT en español
Lafayette County Fire Dept. retweeted
Great update today from @NorthEastPower please check their update video out as well. We are getting there together folks! Remember it’s a cold night tonight get to a shelter if you need a warm place to stay.
Lafayette County Fire Dept. retweeted
🚰🍽️ MREs & Water Distribution Sites
🕛 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM (while supplies last)
⚠️ Distribution Limit: We will provide up to 3 days’ worth per person to help ensure supplies reach as many residents as possible.
Lafayette County Fire Dept. retweeted
We have established a safe and secure way for those who are wanting to help. This is the only offical monetary donation portal to help recover efforts for the citizens of @cityofoxford and Lafayette County.
givebutter.com/lafayettecare…
⚠️As you’ve seen the ice accumulation is picking up and you might have to use a generator at some point during this storm please follow this safety tips🧊
Lafayette County Fire Dept. retweeted
🧊 We are starting to see ice accumulations in Lafayette County. The roadways are extremely hazardous. It’s time to get off the roadways and be home and be safe.
Lafayette County Fire Dept. retweeted
🚨 Winter Weather Road Update 🚨
As winter weather continues to impact our area, Dispatch is receiving a very high volume of calls regarding road conditions.
To help keep Dispatch phone lines open for emergencies, we encourage residents to use the following live resources for real-time updates before heading out:
👉 MDOT Traffic Cameras (live road conditions):
mobile.mdottraffic.com/
👉 Live Weather Updates (YouTube):
youtube.com/live/0zldXwTD8Ik…
Monitoring these resources — along with our social media updates — helps prevent Dispatch lines from being tied up, ensuring they remain available for emergency calls and situations requiring immediate assistance.
If you do not have an emergency, please check these live feeds instead of calling. As always, use extreme caution if you must travel and stay safe. ❄️🚔
