Grant County Indiana Emergency Management

06/03/2026

Severe weather can happen quickly, and having an emergency kit ready can make a big difference when every minute counts.

Take a few minutes this week to check your kit, replace expired items, and make sure everyone in your household knows where it is.

Being prepared today can help keep you and your family safer tomorrow.

For help creating a kit, visit https://www.ready.gov/kit

06/01/2026

05/29/2026

𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐤𝐞

Heat stroke is a life-threatening emergency and can happen quickly during extreme heat.

Signs may include:
-Body temperature above 103°F
-Hot, red skin that may be dry or damp
-Rapid, strong pulse
-Dizziness, confusion, or unconsciousness

If you suspect someone is experiencing heat stroke, call 9-1-1 immediately.

While waiting for help:
-Move the person to a cool, shaded area
-Remove outer clothing if possible
-Place cold, wet cloths or ice packs on the head, neck, armpits, and groin
-Soak clothing with cool water or use a cool bath if available

Do not wait. Heat stroke is a serious medical emergency, and fast action can save a life.

05/27/2026

𝐖𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞

Wireless Emergency Alerts, also known as WEAs, are short emergency messages sent directly to your phone when there is an immediate threat in your area.

These alerts may warn you about dangerous weather, public safety emergencies, AMBER Alerts, and other urgent situations that require quick action.

WEAs are designed to get your attention with a loud tone and vibration, even if you are not actively using your phone. When you receive one, stop what you are doing, read the alert, and follow the safety instructions provided.

Take a moment today to make sure emergency alerts are turned on in your phone settings.

Alerts can save lives. Stay aware, stay prepared, and stay safe.

05/25/2026

𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐘𝐨𝐮

Cooking fires can happen quickly, but a few simple habits can help keep you and your family safe.

Stay in the kitchen when frying, grilling, or broiling food. If you need to leave, even for a short time, turn off the stove.

When cooking, wear short, close-fitting, or tightly rolled sleeves to help prevent clothing from catching fire.

Grilling outside? Keep barbecue grills at least 10 feet away from siding, deck railings, eaves, and overhanging branches.

Always keep a fire extinguisher nearby and know how to use it.

A little caution can go a long way in preventing a fire. Stay alert and stay safe!

05/22/2026

Fog can make driving conditions dangerous by reducing visibility and making it harder to react in time.

When driving in fog, slow down, avoid changing lanes or passing other vehicles unless absolutely necessary, and make sure you can stop within the distance you can see.

Use your low-beam headlights, increase your following distance, and stay alert.

When visibility drops, slow down and drive with caution.

05/20/2026

Fires don’t think ahead, but you can.

Taking a few simple steps now can make a big difference in an emergency.

Make fire safety part of your plan by:
• Being prepared
• Paying attention to local alerts and warnings
• Knowing your escape routes
• Installing smoke alarms and testing them monthly

Talk with your family about what to do if a fire happens in your home. Plan ahead, practice your escape plan, and make sure everyone knows how to get out quickly and safely.

A little preparation now can help protect the people you love most.

05/19/2026

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS EXTENDED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 230 TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES IN NORTHERN INDIANA ...

05/19/2026

SVRIWX The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southeastern Wabash County in north central Indiana... Northern Grant County in central ...

05/18/2026

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 220 IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT /5 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 24 COUNTIES IN NORTH ...