Starke County Emergency Management has announced that they will be introducing a program called TextMyGov, a text messaging service that will enable residents to receive important government notifications via text message.
The county will officially launch the new text messaging system to the public on Friday, August 8, 2025. Residents may receive a text message from 80946 from Starke County, initiating the service. Residents have the option to opt-out at any time by texting STOP.
If you don’t receive the initial message, you can choose to opt-in by texting the keyword “STARKECO” to the number 80946. After sending the initial keyword, you will be asked to reply “Yes” to confirm opt-in. Residents may receive notifications for emergencies, severe weather alerts, and other important notifications.
The announcement goes on to say that their use of this technology is an example of their efforts to enhance resident services by implementing 21st-century solutions. They are excited about this new way of communicating with residents and look forward to sharing important county notifications.
The announcement noted that other governmental entities across the countries use this same system with great success.
