INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric Holcomb announced he signed an executive order directing state agencies to pursue collection of damage information that could lead to a declaration of disaster emergency along the Lake Michigan shoreline. He also outlined steps state agencies will take to provide assistance along the shoreline, said a news release from the Governor’s …read more.

MILFORD — In spite of Milford’s utilities being “$65,000 in the hole,” according to Town Clerk/Treasurer Joellen Free, town council members chose to table a vote on raising wastewater rates at its public meeting Monday evening, Dec. 10. Instead, the council will review its economic situation on a quarterly basis through 2019. In March, suggested Doug …read more.

MENTONE — At its first meeting since the re-opening of classrooms for the 2018-2019 school year, the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation board of trustees welcomed a new guidance counselor to its high school. “Mrs. Karen Lenfestey is going to be our new guidance counselor at Tippecanoe Valley High School,” said TVHS Principal Chad Cripe. “Karen …read more.

WARSAW — The Indiana Department of Homeland Security recently announced the recipients of the 2019 IDHS Safety Grant and Warsaw Community Schools was selected as a recipient to receive $50,000. The school corporation announced the grant would be used to assist in providing overall security for its 13 buildings through the use of school resource officers. In a press release, …read more.

INDIANA — Hoosier homeowners, renters, businesses and private non-profit organizations that sustained uninsured damage caused by severe storms and flooding starting on or after Feb. 15, can report damage online here.  A link to the form is also available on the Indiana Department of Homeland Security website at dhs.in.gov. In the middle of the page under …read more.

INDIANA — The state of Indiana has seen a decline in the number of deaths related to fires, according to the state’s top firefighter. Indiana State Fire Marshal Jim Greeson reported that fire-related deaths dropped from 78 in 2016 to 70 last year, a decrease of 10.3 percent. The Indiana Department of Homeland Security’s Division …read more.

INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Homeland Security is partnering with all 92 counties in the state to distribute more than 2,200 all-hazard weather radios to Hoosiers. The radios will be distributed on the local level by each county’s emergency management agency. “Receiving early warnings is critical to safety during severe weather events,” said John …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — National Weather Service, in conjunction with the Indiana State Police, Indiana Department of Homeland Security, Indiana Department of Education, Indiana Broadcasters Association, American Red Cross and Amateur Radio Operators will conduct a statewide test of communication systems at 10:15 a.m. and 7:35 p.m. Tuesday, March 21. According to Ed Rock, Kosciusko Emergency Management, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY – High temperatures are predicted in Indiana over the next several days and into the coming weekend. With even higher heat indexes, which is how hot the temperature feels to the human body when humidity is taken into account, the risks for heat-related illnesses increase significantly. Emergency medical professionals are encouraging Hoosiers to take …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — In the wake of recent acts of violence in several countries, the Indiana Department of Homeland Security reminds Hoosiers to be Ready: Whenever, Wherever. Violent acts and dangerous events can occur anywhere, anytime and often with little to no warning. The Ready: Whenever, Wherever webpage has been updated with new resources, including links and fact …read more.

UPDATE: Marshall County has now issued an advisory level travel advisory as well due to blowing and drifting snow, primarily on the north/south county roads.  WABASH COUNTY — The Wabash County Commissioners have placed Wabash County under travel advisory until further notice due to icy road conditions, blowing and drifting of snow.A travel advisory: The …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — An Indiana Department of Homeland Security incident management team from Northern Indiana is traveling to Maryland for a seven-day deployment to assist the City of Baltimore with severe weather affecting the region. Ed Rock, Kosciusko County Emergency Management Agency, serves as a member of the IMT. The IDHS deployment is a Type 3 IMT …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Homeland Security is gauging Indiana citizens’ readiness for emergencies and disasters through a brief online survey. The outcomes of the survey will help the public safety community gain a greater understanding of how prepared Indiana residents are and how to help increase that preparedness.

Kosciusko and Marshall counties have decided that road conditions have improved enough to terminate the Emergency Declaration which includes the “Warning Level” Travel Advisory. However, both counties remain at a “Watch Level” advisory until further notice. Secondary road conditions remain very hazardous especially north/south roads. Only essential travel is recommended (i.e. to and from work, emergency …read more.

The Indiana Department of Homeland Security is gauging Indiana citizens’ readiness for emergencies and disasters through a brief online survey. The outcomes of the survey will help the public safety community gain a greater understanding of how prepared Indiana residents are and how to help increase that preparedness. The online survey takes about 10 minutes …read more.

Tim Carter and his daughter, Beth Thompson, are fighting what they are perceiving as an impossible battle that threatens to put their own small business, and many others, out of business. The owner and operator of The Bulldog Saloon in Mentone, Carter said he has been visited by an inspector of Indiana Department of Homeland …read more.

While the waters are now receding, Tippecanoe River overflowed its banks below the Webster Lake Dam in North Webster due to the recent rains. Hoosiers who sustained damage caused by severe weather and flooding that began April 17 and resulted through April 22, can report damage online. Also, Lyn Crighton, executive director of Tippecanoe Watershed …read more.

With many upcoming local events, it’s important for Hoosiers to be vigilante in monitoring and reporting suspicious activities. Suspicious activity reports are one of the best defenses against violent acts. According to a survey released earlier this week, 56 percent of Americans said they hadn’t heard of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s “If You …read more.

With high winds and significant amounts of snow in the forecast for much of Indiana today, state officials are warning Hoosiers to prepare for the worst. Preparations include charging cell phones and other items in case power is interrupted, evaluating whether driving is necessary, taking your time if you decide to drive, and gathering items …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – In response to Hurricane Sandy and the overlapping winter storm expected to affect the East Coast and New England area, several Indiana emergency response assets, including elements with the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) District Response Task Forces, have deployed to the region. On Saturday, Oct. 27, Indiana began receiving requests for …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS—As rain and wind from Hurricane Isaac approach Indiana, the Indiana Department of Homeland Security is asking everyone to join emergency management officials in preparing for potential storms and localized flooding. As the prediction stands now, the National Weather Service is forecasting that Indiana may receive 2-8 inches of rain by Tuesday. Central Indiana and …read more.

Kosciusko County Commissioners this morning extended a burn ban in light of the continued drought conditions. Emergency Management Director Ed Rock recommended the commissioners sign a new disaster declaration extending the ban for another two weeks. Unanimously, commissioners president Bob Conley and Ron Truex and Brad Jackson approved the ban, which is now in effect …read more.

In support of the public safety with our citizens who live, work and play in Kosciusko County, The Kosciusko County Coroner’s office is in support of the following press release in reference to the extremely dry weather. County fire departments, along with the coroner’s staff, are extremely concerned about accidental fire causes. The Indiana Department …read more.