City of Elkhart 911 Communications

07/05/2026

🚨 Attention, everyone! We have a BOLO out on Mother Nature… 🌧️⛈️

Unfortunately, she decided to interrupt tonight’s fireworks celebration with a little too much enthusiasm. As a result, tonight’s fireworks have been postponed. 🎆💔

The good news? This isn’t necessarily goodbye to the fireworks! City officials have shared that they will either be rescheduled or repurposed for a future event. We’ll be sure to share any updates as soon as an official announcement is made.

We know this isn’t the news anyone was hoping for, but the safety of our community, staff, vendors, and everyone involved always comes first.

In the meantime, stay safe, stay dry, and if you happen to see Mother Nature… tell her she owes us one spectacular fireworks show. 😉❤️🤍💙

07/02/2026

Some ways to beat the heat the next couple of days!

⚠️Due to the storms, the spray fun at McNaughton Park and Willowdale Park are canceled for Friday, July 3.⚠️

🥵 It's getting HOT out there! Looking for a way to beat the heat?

Join us today and tomorrow for FREE ways to cool off at your neighborhood parks! 💦

🚒 Fire Hose Cool Down
McNaughton Park & Willowdale Park
🕠 5:30–7:00 p.m.

💧 Sprinkler Fun
Roosevelt Park & Walker Park
🕓 4:00–6:00 p.m.

Grab your swimsuit or clothes you don't mind getting wet, bring a towel, and come make a splash with us! Check out the flyer for all the details.

06/29/2026

🎇 Cue the fireworks… and the annual reminder! 🎇

We know the holiday weekend brings lots of celebrations, so here’s a quick refresher on when fireworks are permitted within the City of Elkhart:

🧨 June 29 – July 3: 5:00 PM until 2 hours after sunset
🧨 July 4: 10:00 AM – Midnight
🧨 July 5 – July 9: 5:00 PM until 2 hours after sunset

If it’s not an emergency, please use our non-emergency line:
📞 (574) 293-2175

If someone is injured, a fire has started, or there’s an immediate danger to life or property:
🚨 Call 911.

By using the appropriate number, you help keep 911 available for those experiencing true emergencies.

Stay safe, celebrate responsibly, and have a Happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸🎆

06/12/2026

Good morning, Elkhart!

What a storm we had move through overnight. As you begin heading out this morning, please use extreme caution. We have numerous trees and power lines down, along with several traffic signals that are completely out.

Our Forestry, AEP, Street, and Traffic Departments are working hard to clean up Mother Nature’s mess and restore normal operations as quickly as possible.

Since the storm began, our 9-1-1 Center has handled more than 200 calls. We ask that you reserve 9-1-1 for life-threatening emergencies and use our non-emergency lines for all other reports.

To report a power outage, please visit:

https://www.aep.com/customer-service/outage/

To report downed trees or storm damage that is not creating an immediate roadway hazard, please use the MyElkhart311 app or submit a request online:

https://www.cityofelkhartin.gov/residents-and-services/myelkhart311/

If you can stay home today, please do. If you must travel, slow down, treat dark traffic signals as four-way stops, and watch for crews working throughout the city.

Thank you for your patience, and please stay safe!

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05/21/2026

Congratulations to Sgt. Chrobot!

Today we celebrated the career of Watch II Sgt. Andrew Chrobot ( #344), who retired after over 25 years with EPD. During his time with the department he shared his expertise as a Defensive Tactics Instructor and also served on the Peer Support Committee. Thank you for your dedication to this profession and this community. Best of luck to you and enjoy your well-deserved retirement!

05/19/2026

Congratulations to Sgt. Tweedy on his retirement! Good luck in your future endeavors!

Congratulations to Lt. A.C. Tweedy ( #325) on his retirement!

Lt. Tweedy dedicated more than 28 years of service to the department, serving in several key roles throughout EPD, including SWAT, the Community Relations Bureau, and most recently as Lieutenant of the Criminal Investigations Division (Detective Bureau).

Thank you, Lt. Tweedy, for your commitment to the department and your unwavering dedication to this community.