A public information and strategy planning session is planned for Tuesday, February 28 for the Marshall County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Continue readingMarshall County Hazard Mitigation Steering Committee Public Meeting Scheduled
Marshall County Indiana App Available for Winter Emergency Information
Area residents are encouraged to download the Marshall County Indiana app in order to stay informed on local emergency information during the winter season.
Continue readingResidents Encouraged to Download Marshall County IN App
As students head back to school this week, Marshall County Emergency Management Agency Director Clyde Avery and Marshall County Community Corrections Director Ward Byers encourage residents to download the Marshall County IN app to keep informed about road and weather conditions that could impact travel.
Continue readingMarshall County EMA Director Presents Changes to Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
Marshall County Emergency Management Agency Director Clyde Avery presented changes to Annexes to the county’s Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan to the commissioners last week.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Approve Contract with Guard911
Article submitted by James Master, The Pilot News Managing Editor
At a recent meeting of the Marshall County Commissioners, Marshall County Community Corrections Director Ward Byers and Emergency Management Agency Director Clyde Avery requested the commissioner’s approval for a contract between the county and Guard911.
Continue readingMarshall County EMA Director Announces Event to Program, Distribute Free NOAA Weather/All Hazards Alert Radios
As a way to help Marshall County community members get prepared for the severe weather season, Marshall County Emergency Management Agency Director Clyde Avery is programming and distributing free NOAA Weather/All Hazards Alert Radios.
Continue readingFlood Warnings in Effect for Yellow River in Plymouth, Tippecanoe River
A Flood Warning is in effect through Monday, February 21 for the Yellow River in Plymouth. The river is currently at 11.95 feet and is expected to rise to moderate flood stage, 14.5 feet, by Saturday morning. The flood stage is at 13 feet. At 14 feet, the small trailer park near the Jefferson Street bridge begins to flood. At 14.5 feet, the parking lto on E. LaPorte Street begins to flood.
Continue readingFlood Watch, Winter Storm Watch in Effect
Winter Weather Preparedness Week Begins November 7
Marshall County Highway Superintendent Outlines Plan of Action during Winter Storm
Marshall County Highway Superintendent Jason Peters said crews will be working to clear and treat roads as much as possible during this winter storm (February 15-16).
Continue readingTravel Watch Issued for Marshall, Starke, Pulaski Counties
Marshall, Starke, and Pulaski counties are all under a travel watch. That means conditions could be threatening to public safety, and officials recommend that travel should be limited to essential trips, such as those to and from work.
Continue readingMarshall County under Watch Level Travel Advisory
Ice, Snow Predicted for Monday Evening
Motorists should be prepared for some possible ice and snow Monday night into Tuesday. A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued from 5:00 p.m. EST Monday to 1:00 p.m. EST Tuesday. The National Weather Service predicts the snow will spread across the area from south to north Monday afternoon.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Considers Grant Request for PPE, Community Resource App
The Marshall County Council members heard from Marshall County Community Corrections Director Ward Byers and Emergency Management Agency Director Clyde Avery Monday morning about an opportunity to apply for grant funds from the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners, Council Receive Update on CARES Act Funding
Marshall County Commission President Kevin Overmyer told the Marshall County Council members Monday morning that there has been a change with CARES Act funding.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Review CARES Act Funding Requests
The Marshall County Commissioners took action Monday morning to review and approve projects for CARES Act funding reimbursement.
Continue readingMarshall County Officials Urge Residents to Stay at Home
Marshall County officials are asking residents to follow Governor Holcomb’s Executive Order to stay at home.
Continue reading“Slight” Risk of Severe Weather this Weekend
Emergency Management Agency Directors in Marshall and Starke Counties urge residents to be prepared for inclement weather this weekend that is leaning toward the severe category.
Continue readingMarshall County Officials Provide Update
The Marshall County Building and Marshall County Courthouse and Annex remain closed to the public and many of the employees are working four hours to record funding receipts and then working remotely from home. This is in an effort to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
Continue readingNo Cases of COVID-19 in Marshall County, County Officials Give Guidance
While there are no positive cases of COVID-19 in Marshall County reported by the Indiana State Department of Health, Marshall County officials insist that the community needs to work together to help in this time of public health emergency.
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