Marshall County EMA

10/22/2026

10/21/2026

EMA wasn’t the only one giving away weather radios! Great job to our Health Department for also promoting severe weather safety with radios distributed by the District 2 Healthcare Coalition!

Congratulations to one of our Senior Expo weather radio winners! 📻

We’re grateful to celebrate our community members and promote emergency preparedness. Thank you to our Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for helping keep our community informed, prepared, and safe.

10/20/2026

EMA had the privilege to speak about disaster financial assistance today to the Indiana League of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers (ILMCT). We covered disaster funding essentials every municipality should know, including IA/PA programs, cost tracking, and local disaster declarations.

Thank you to Town of Culver Clerk-Treasurer Karen Heim for inviting us to present for the ILMCT Institute & Academy Virtual Series!

10/20/2026

Today, FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency launched a new tool to purchase a National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policy completely online through floodsmart.gov

Floods are the most common and costliest natural disaster in the United States. Flood insurance provides financial protection against the unexpected to help Americans be better prepared, self-sufficient, and confident in their ability to safeguard their futures. NFIP provides about $1.2 trillion in coverage for approximately 4.4 million policyholders nationwide.

NFIP Participating Jurisdictions in Marshall County are:
- Argos
- Bremen
- Culver
- Plymouth
- Marshall County (non-municipal)

To learn more about flood insurance, get a quote, and purchase a policy, visit floodsmart.gov/policy-quote

10/19/2026

Here are the ten winners of the Senior Expo weather radio raffle:

- Kerry M.
- Nancy A.
- Sarah C.
- Gloria P.
- Claudia W.
- Marilyn F.
- Corinne G.
- Janis H.
- Judy F.
- Deb F.

We will call our winners today and coordinate a time to pick up your radio. Congratulations!

10/19/2026

Please be aware that our website is currently undergoing a state-required transition to a new content management system. It will not be able to be updated for the next few weeks. We will let you know when the website is active again.

Sorry for the inconvenience and thank you for understanding!

10/19/2026

PRESS RELEASE - SBA Assistance Available for June Storm Damage

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans for Marshall County businesses, private nonprofits, and residents affected by severe storms from June 6-26.

Marshall County saw three tornadoes on June 11 and widespread severe wind damage on the 10th and 11th. The SBA issued this disaster declaration in response to an October 9 request from Governor Mike Braun.

Homeowners and renters are eligible to apply for home and personal property loans and may borrow up to $100,000 to replace or repair personal property, such as clothing, furniture, cars, and appliances. Homeowners may apply for up to $500,000 to replace or repair their primary residence.

Businesses and private nonprofits are eligible to apply for business physical disaster loans and may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace disaster-damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory, and other business assets.

Applicants may also be eligible for a loan increase of up to 20% of their physical damage, as verified by SBA, for mitigation purposes. Eligible mitigation improvements include strengthening structures to protect against high wind damage, upgrading to wind rated garage doors, and installing a safe room or storm shelter to help protect property and occupants from future damage.

Interest rates are as low as 4% for businesses, 3.625% for private nonprofits, and 3% for homeowners and renters, with terms up to 30 years. Interest does not begin to accrue, and payments are not due until 12 months from the date of the first loan disbursement. The SBA determines eligibility and sets loan amounts and terms based on each applicant’s financial condition.

The filing deadline to return applications for physical property damage is December 8. The deadline to return economic injury applications is July 9, 2027.

SBA customer service representatives will be on hand at our nearest Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Elkhart County. The location is at the Elkhart County EMA building, located at 26861 County Rd 26, Bldg D. It will be open from Monday-Friday between 8 AM and 5 PM through October 30. Additional hours are available from 9 AM to 1 PM on Saturday, October 24th.

To apply online, visit sba.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call the National Support Network Center at (866) SBA-HELP or email [email protected] for more information on SBA disaster assistance.

At this time, there is no financial assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) or the State Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF) available for the June 11 tornado event.

- Jack Garner, EMA Director, Marshall County

10/16/2026

A Frost Advisory has been issued for tonight through 9am Saturday morning. Overnight lows are forecasted to be in the mid-30s.

10/16/2026

This afternoon, we attended INDOT Northwest’s annual Winter Stakeholder meeting in Valparaiso.

Winter ops updates were provided by INDOT, the National Weather Service, Indiana State Police, and more.

While we do enjoy this meeting every year, it is a painful reminder that winter isn’t too far around the corner and the time to prepare is now!

10/16/2026

JUNE 11 DISASTER ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE:

This afternoon, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced a low-interest disaster loan program for Marshall County businesses, private nonprofits, and residents affected by severe storms and flash flooding between June 6-26. The SBA issued a disaster declaration in response to an Oct. 9 request from Governor Mike Braun.

Three tornadoes hit Marshall County on June 11, with widespread wind damage across the whole county. Local residents and business owners who experienced damage can visit lending.sba.gov/search-disaster/, plug in their location and date of damage, and begin their application for assistance.

We just received this press release from the SBA this afternoon. Next week, we will begin contacting individuals who reported damage to EMA in June. More detailed information will be released soon. Stay tuned!