The Starke County Commissioners talked about the Emergency Management Agency position at their meeting Monday night. J. Nier resigned as director on October 25.
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The Public is Welcome to Join Tonight’s Meeting of the Starke County Organizations Active in Disaster
Members of the Starke County Organizations Active in Disaster or COAD will meet tonight at 5:30 p.m. CT.
Facilitated by Starke County EMA Director J. Nier, members of this organization are working to develop a local network of individuals who will be ready to act when a disaster strikes.
The group met for the first time back in April, where some government officials, church leaders, members of the medical community and other concerned citizens discussed the areas that need improvement when it comes to disaster response in the county. Continue reading
Starke County EMA Director Holds First Community Organization Active in Disaster Meeting
Starke County Emergency Management Agency Director J. Nier hosted a meeting with community members who interested in participating in a group focused on local disaster preparation and response efforts.
Church representatives, members of the medical community and concerned citizens were among the individuals who attended the first Community Organizations Active in Disaster or COAD meeting on Tuesday night.
Director Nier explained that Starke County COAD was actually established a while ago. However, she said when she took the position in October of last year, the group had been inactive for some time. During the flooding event in February, she realized that there were certain needs that were being unmet so she’s attempting to revive the organization. Continue reading
Clean-Up Kits and Clothes Available at Starke County EMA Office
Residents who are still in need of flood recovery supplies can pick some up at the Starke County Emergency Management Agency office.
Starke County EMA Director J. Nier said that there are clean-up kits available and there are also some donated clothes that can be picked up. Continue reading
UPDATED: Starke County to Remain at Travel Watch, Numerous Roads Remain Closed
Starke County will remain at a travel watch. Emergency Management Agency Director J. Nier did consider increasing that to a travel warning this afternoon. She says she’s now confident that the higher level won’t be necessary, but she urges citizens to use extreme caution while driving and to stay away from flooded areas.
Watch Level Travel Advisory in Effect in Starke County
The Starke County Emergency Management Agency announced that Watch Travel Level advisory has been issued for Starke County roadways due to potentially dangerous conditions.
Starke County EMA Director J. Nier provided a release stating that all county roads maintained by the Starke County Highway Department could be snow or ice covered and hazardous winds may cause significant whiteout conditions and drifting. Continue reading
