Starke County Emergency Management Agency officials have downgraded the county’s travel status to an advisory level travel status.
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Starke County under Warning Travel Advisory
Travel Advisory Issued in Starke County
The Starke County Emergency Management Agency has placed Starke County under a “Travel Advisory” effective immediately.
Continue readingStarke County EMA Urges Safety around Trees and Power Lines
The Starke County Emergency Management Agency is reminding residents to stay safe around trees and power lines.
Continue readingKnox Reminds Residents of Fireworks Ordinance
Summer is a time for celebrations, but setting off fireworks on the wrong day in the City of Knox could cost you hundreds of dollars in fines. Fireworks are only allowed June 29 to July 9, plus New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, under the city’s ordinances.
Continue readingNew Starke County EMA Director Named
Starke County has a new emergency management agency director. Hannah Lueth has been offered the position, following the approval of the county commissioners Monday.
Continue readingStarke Commissioners to Discuss EMA Position, Hear Request for Prosecutor’s Office Position
The Starke County Commissioners will continue discussing the vacant Emergency Management Agency director position, as well as a new investigator position for the Prosecutor’s Office this morning.
Continue readingStarke County Keeping Options Open to Fill EMA Vacancy
Starke County is keeping its options open, when it comes to the Emergency Management Agency director position.
Continue readingStarke County Council, Commissioners Discuss EMA Position
The Starke County Council members and Starke County Commissioners held a discussion last week on the future of the Emergency Management Agency Director position.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Discuss Vacant EMA Position
The Starke County Commissioners talked about the Emergency Management Agency position at their meeting Monday night. J. Nier resigned as director on October 25.
Continue readingFuneral Services Today for Knox Assistant Fire Chief, Former Starke County EMA Director
A longtime Starke County firefighter and emergency management official will be laid to rest today. Ted Bombagetti passed away Sunday at the age of 63.
Continue readingSC Emergency Management Agency to Hand out Free Weather Alert Radios Today
In order to help keep the public informed about the possibility of severe weather events and other potential dangers, the Starke County Emergency Management Agency will be supplying free weather alert radios today.
Continue readingStarke County Moved Back Down to Travel Advisory
Starke County EMA Director J. Nier announced that the county’s travel status has been moved back to an advisory level.
Continue readingLocal Emergency Planning Committee Brainstorms Ideas for Grant Application
Starke County EMA Director J. Nier alerted members of the Local Emergency Planning Committee that she has received permission to proceed with the LEPC Grant process.
She mentioned that the grant is due July 13th and it is offered through the Indiana Emergency Response Commission. She said she wasn’t given a specific cap but she was told they could potentially apply for up to $10,000. Continue reading
Starke County COAD Seeks Community Leaders to Serve on Their Board
Starke County COAD is looking to establish a board that will be responsible for running operations.
Starke County EMA Director J. Nier has been getting the organization off the ground but she said ultimately, it is meant to be run by community members. Though the idea was brought up during their meeting Tuesday night, the current members decided to wait to establish a board until more members are in attendance. Continue reading
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
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
Strong Winds Help Keep Another Surge From Hitting Starke County
According to Starke County EMA Director J. Nier another anticipated river surge will no longer impact the area.
Director Nier said that the strong winds we experienced last night into today helped push back the river and prevented another major surge from hitting. Continue reading
UPDATED: Voluntary Evacuation Alert Announced Due to Expected River Surges
Starke County Emergency Management Officials have announced a voluntary evacuation alert due to a possible surge of flood waters affecting the Yellow and Kankakee Rivers over the next 24 hours.
UPDATE 8:00 p.m: Officials with Knox Community School Corporation are reporting that the temporary response site has been moved to Knox Middle School. Residents are asked to utilize the doors in the back by the bus parking lot (door #8). Additionally, the Red Cross has a site set up at Plymouth High School as well.
Residents in low lying areas near both rivers and those who live by any drainage ditches connected to the rivers are being advised that a shelter is being established at Knox Middle School should any residents feel it necessary to evacuate.
According to EMA Director J. Nier the areas in the City of Knox that may be affected include:
North side of Washington St from Sellers Ave to US 35
Sellers Ave North of John St
Parkview area: Residences West of Portland St
Ruthie Drive
Pacific Ave
North of Culver Rd between 200 East and 250 East. Continue reading
Travel Watch Issued for Starke County
Potentially hazardous travel conditions are expected Tuesday morning. The Starke County Emergency Management Agency has issued a travel watch. That means driving should be limited to essential or emergency trips.
