La Porte County residents who were affected by the August 11th storms will have two opportunities this week to receive in-person help applying for FEMA assistance.
Continue readingFEMA application assistance available in La Porte County this week
Indiana 211 accepting damage reports for June 11th storms
According to a press release from the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, residents of Lake, Porter, Huntington, and Elkhart counties have been asked to contact Indiana 211 to report damage from the June 11th storms.
Continue readingKnox Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
A Knox man was taken into custody Thursday, Nov. 14 on suspicion of possessing child pornography.
Continue readingStarke County-Based Conservation Officer among Six to Complete Dive Rescue Training
An Indiana Conservation Officer based in Starke County is among the Department of Natural Resources’ newest class of rescue divers. Six Conservation Officers graduated from the Public Safety Dive Rescue Specialist School this week.
Continue readingFlood Warnings Remain in Effect for Tippecanoe, Kankakee & Yellow Rivers
The flood warnings for the Tippecanoe, Yellow and Kankakee Rivers have been extended through Monday afternoon.
These warnings impact portions of Marshall, Pulaski and Starke Counties.
Continue readingLa Porte Man Sentenced on Child Pornography Charge
A La Porte man was recently sentenced on a charge of transporting child pornography. The hearing was before District Court Judge Robert L. Miller, Jr.
Individuals Urged to Join the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign
January is recognized as National Human Trafficking Prevention month and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security established “The Blue Campaign” back in 2010 to bring visibility to the prevalent, but often under reported and over looked, global issue.
According to the Department of Homeland Security, annually, millions of women, men and children are trafficked in countries around the world, including the United States. It is estimated that it’s a $32 billion per year industry that includes domestic servitude, sexual trafficking and forced labor. Continue reading
Halloween Safety Reminders
Though Halloween isn’t officially until Tuesday, many areas will be celebrating early this weekend. The Indiana Department of Homeland Security has a few tips to celebrate the festivities safely.
DHS reports that children are twice as likely to be killed by an automobile while walking on Halloween compared to any other time of the year. If you’re driving, be alert, drive slow and take extra time at intersections making sure no one is attempting to cross.
Walkers should also use sidewalks when they’re available. If there isn’t one, walk toward the far edge of the street and never cut through yards, alleys or across the road. Utilize crosswalks and be aware of potential oncoming vehicles. Continue reading
Confusion Rampant Regarding Warning Level Travel Advisories
Starke County Emergency Food and Shelter Board to Distribute Funds
Starke County has chosen to receive $11,262 in federal funds made available through the Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board for Phase 31.
The national board is made of representatives from the Salvation Army, American Red Cross, the Jewish Federations of North America, Catholic Charities USA, National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA, and United Way Worldwide.
DHS Campaign Urges Hoosiers to Report Suspicious Activity
DHS, FEMA Award Starke County With Emergency Food and Shelter Funds
The Department of Homeland Security and FEMA have awarded Starke County with $11,412 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county.
The Starke County Emergency Food and Shelter Board will determine how the funds will be distributed among the programs within the county that are run by local service agencies in the area.
Public or private voluntary agencies interested in applying for Emergency Food and Shelter Program funds must contact Joan Haugh at Community Services of Starke County at (574) 772-7070 for an application. Completed applications must be received by Dec. 17 at 4 p.m.
Report Storm Damages Online To Department of Homeland Security
It wasn’t a tornado went through the area on Friday, but strong straight-line winds that caused power outages across the listening area and extensive damage to homes and boats at Bass Lake and several other locations.
If you sustained damage caused by severe weather Friday or Sunday, report it to the Indiana Department of Homeland Security by going online to http://www.myoracle.in.gov/hs/damage. If you don’t have internet access, contact a friend or neighbor for help, or go to the local library and someone can help you with you in this process.
