Marshall County EMA Releases Update on Thunderstorm Risk

As of Thursday morning, Marshall County was still in the “slight” risk category for severe storms for later today and into tonight and in the “marginal” risk for a storm tomorrow.

Marshall County Emergency Management Agency Director Clyde Avery shared that the primary threats include damaging winds, large hail and localized heavy rainfall with some flooding issues possible.

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Emergency Management Agency Director Seeks Request Approval from Marshall County Commissioners

Marshall County Commissioners (L to R) Mike Delp, Kevin Overmyer, Kurt Garner

The Marshall County Commissioners considered a number of requests submitted by Emergency Management Agency Director Clyde Avery when they met Monday morning.

Director Avery told the Commissioners that the Blueberry Festival security requested to use the Emergency Operations Center from August 30th through September 3rd. He explained, “They’ve used it in the past, they’ve been provided access to the building and to that room specifically so they can use the equipment.”

Next, Avery sought permission to attend two events that have no cost associated with them. Continue reading

Friday Update from Marshall County Emergency Management Agency

Marshall County Emergency Management Agency Director Clyde Avery is keeping the community posted with the most recent information regarding conditions within the county.

Director Avery reports that a “Watch” level travel advisory remains in place for the City of Plymouth and all of Marshall County, as of 9:34 a.m. Avery added so far, a Disaster Declaration has not been implemented and reminded community members that this distinction would not be related to travel advisories.

Friday morning, the Yellow River had crested at 17.65 ft and it was at 17.6 feet and steady around 9:30 a.m. The Yellow River is expected to fall below flood stage at 13 ft around 11 p.m. on Monday, February 26th. Meanwhile, around the same time Friday morning the Tippecanoe River at Ora was at 15.59 ft and it is not expected to rise any further. Continue reading

Thursday Update from Marshall County Emergency Management Agency

The Marshall County Emergency Management Agency has announced that the “Warning” level travel advisory that was implemented yesterday morning has been terminated and a “Watch” level travel advisory has been put in place.

The City of Plymouth has implemented an Executive Order for a “Watch” level travel advisory as well. The Marshall County Building and Courthouses are now open. Continue reading

Marshall County Approves EMA Communications Plan

news-2The Marshall County EMA will leave a few things as they are, but update a few other items in its Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.

A discussion took place Monday morning when Emergency Management Agency Director Clyde Avery approached the Marshall County Commissioners. Several incidences over the past six months required the preparation of “After-Action” reports.

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Marshall County EMA to Distribute Weather Radios

news-3A potentially life-saving piece of technology will be available for free to some Marshall County residents. Tomorrow morning, the Marshall County Emergency Management Agency will be distributing all-hazard weather radios to those most at risk from the threat of severe weather. These include people who live in mobile homes or homes without a basement, the elderly, and those with special needs. Continue reading