Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb has proclaimed this week as EMS Week!
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Consider Grant Request from Sheriff’s Department
Contributing information submitted by James Master, The Pilot News Managing Editor
The Marshall County Commissioners considered a request from the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department to apply for an Indiana Department of Homeland Security grant for body cameras.
Continue readingMarshall County Sheriff Presents Grant Request to Marshall County Council
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel presented a grant request to the Marshall County Council members last week concerning the purchase of equipment.
Continue reading3.8-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Indiana
An earthquake rattled the local area Thursday afternoon. The U.S. Geological Survey reports a 3.8 magnitude earthquake struck in Parke County in West-Central Indiana at 3:18 p.m. EDT. It was reportedly felt in much of Indiana and in neighboring states.
Continue readingLocal Schools Receive School Safety Grants
The Indiana Secured School Board announced Monday that Indiana schools received grant funding from Secured School Safety Grant program administered by the Indiana Department of Homeland Security.
Continue readingIDHS: Don’t Become Complacent
Indiana Department of Homeland Security Executive Director Steve Cox urges residents to remain safe as the state moves into the third stage of reopening. During Friday’s press briefing hosted by Governor Eric Holcomb, Cox said now is not the time to become complacent.
Continue readingExecutive Order Lets Inactive EMS Professionals Return to Work during Public Health Emergency
Retired and inactive EMS professionals can now get back to work, as part of the fight against COVID-19.
Continue readingState Agencies Fielding Thousands of Calls about Unemployment, Essential Businesses
Efforts to help ease the economic impact of the state’s stay-at-home order were shared during Tuesday’s press conference with Governor Holcomb and other state officials.
Continue readingIndiana Homeland Security Foundation Scholarship Apps Are Due Friday!
Certain students who volunteer for a public safety organization have the chance to apply for financial assistance for college through the Indiana Homeland Security Foundation scholarship.
However, time is running out! Indiana college students only have until 5 p.m. ET on Friday, October 11th to submit their application.
Continue readingTop Priority Safety Projects Identified by Hoosier Schools Funded Through SSSG
All Indiana schools that applied for funds through the Secured School Safety Grant program were recently notified that all eligible items listed as top priority requests have been fully funded.
Continue readingApp Deadline for IDHS Secured School Safety Grant is This Coming Friday
Applications for the Indiana Department of Homeland Security’s Secured School Safety Grant are being accepted through Friday, August 2nd.
IDHS officials report that the SSSG is a state matching grant dedicated to safety initiatives at Hoosier schools.
Continue readingGet Alarmed Program Launched to Address Rise in Fatal House Fires
Fatal house fires are reportedly on the rise. Last year, the state Fire Marshal Tracked 93 fatalities from home fires compared to 72 in the previous year. Nationally, two-thirds of all fatal house fires occur in homes without working smoke alarms.
In order to address those startling statistics, the Indiana Department of Homeland Security has launched the Get Alarmed program, with a goal to install 10,000 smoke alarms in homes in the next two years.
Continue readingClocks to ‘Fall Back’ Tonight
Don’t forget to turn your clocks back one hour tonight. Daylight Saving Time officially ends at 2:00 a.m. Sunday. It’s also a good time to test your smoke alarms and change their batteries, according to the Indiana Department of Homeland Security.
Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunday
Get ready to “fall back” this weekend. Daylight Saving Time officially ends Sunday at 2:00 a.m. That means clocks should be moved back one hour before going to bed on Saturday.
Halloween Safety Reminders
Tonight’s the night! Costumed kids will be trickling through the streets, trick-or-treating from door to door. The Indiana Department of Homeland Security has a few tips to keep in mind to ensure your holiday is good spooky fun rather than seriously scary. Continue reading
Watch for Slow Moving Farm Equipment on Roads
Farmers are busy in the fields which means drivers should be on the lookout for slow-moving farm equipment on rural roads.
National Preparedness Month a Chance to Make Emergency Plans, Learn Lifesaving Skills
National Preparedness Month starts tomorrow, and the Indiana Department of Homeland Security says there’s something everyone can do to be ready for disasters. During the month of September, residents are encouraged to make and practice an emergency plan; check their insurance coverage; and learn CPR, first aid, or other lifesaving skills.
Local Schools Among Recipients of Secured School Safety Grants
The State of Indiana has awarded more than $14 million in this year’s round of Secured School Safety grants. The program provides a 50-50 match to help schools buy security equipment, hire resource officers, or conduct threat assessments.
Plymouth RDC Gets Update on Aquatics Center
The Plymouth Redevelopment Commission members received a project update on the upcoming Aquatics Center construction.
Argos Town Council Approves Marshall County Multi-Hazard Emergency Management Mitigation Plan
Argos Town Council members approved a resolution last week that formally adopts the Marshall County Multi-Hazard Emergency Management Mitigation Plan.
Marshall County Emergency Management Agency Director Clyde Avery recently informed all town and city officials within the county that the plan was ready to be approved by each jurisdiction that participated in the mitigation planning process. Continue reading
