Starke County COAD is seeking caring community members to join their ranks!
At Tuesday night’s meeting, members discussed why having a localized group of volunteers can be beneficial to a community during a disaster. Continue reading
Pulaski Election Board Begins Back-up Plans in Case of Disaster
The Pulaski County Election Board is preparing for the worst case scenario, and they’re asking the Sheriff’s Department and EMA for help.
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Used Vehicle for Emergency Response in Pulaski EMA’s Future
The Pulaski County EMA Department may have to wait a bit longer before acquiring a truck for use in emergency incidents.
Quotes were gathered from a few dealerships estimating the cost of a three-quarter ton pick-up to carry equipment to emergency sites and transport resources during the daily duties of the EMA offices.
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Culver Considers Emergency Preparedness
Is the Town of Culver ready for a sustained emergency event?
That’s the question Marshall County’s EMA Director Clyde Avery wanted members of the Culver Town Council to ask themselves. Avery presented before the Council on Tuesday both to introduce himself to new members, but also to bring Culver up-to-date on what is expected while preparing for possible emergencies.
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Starke County Emergency Responders Receive Overdose Training
Starke County Emergency responders are now better equipped to deliver treatment to possible overdose victims.
According to Starke County Sheriff Bill Dulin, deputies, EMT’s, and firefighters attended training earlier this month to administer Naloxone. The product is considered to be a fast-acting measure to help reverse the affects of drug overdose.
Sunday Time Change Brings Recommendation To Change Batteries
Daylight savings time will begin Sunday, and area emergency management agencies are asking residents to make changes to more than just their household clocks.
The time change officially occurs at 2:00 a.m. when clocks will move ahead by one hour. Emergency Managers from Indiana’s various counties are also advising that residents use the occasion to replace the batteries in their smoke detectors.
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