Benton Township Fire and EMS Dept.

08/09/2026

08/04/2026

A big thank you to DripDrop and National Volunteer Fire Council for including us in the 2026 DripDrop Hydration Giveback Campaign! This donation of DripDrop electrolyte drink mix will help keep our firefighters and EMS providers hydrated during training, emergency responses, extreme heat, and long incidents. Staying hydrated helps our crews perform at their best and stay safe on the job. 💧🚒

07/04/2026

Wishing everybody a safe and happy 4th this weekend!

07/04/2026

***Update*** all debris has been removed, Road is back open.

Please be advised that Cherry St. is closed at Vermontville Hwy. due to a tree in the road and wires down. The area has been marked off with tape and cones, Consumers Energy and Potterville DPW have been notified.

06/28/2026

Eaton County 911:

EXTREME HEAT WATCH issued June 28 at 2:31AM EDT until July 2 at 8:00PM EDT by US National Weather Service Grand Rapids Michigan

🥵WHAT...Dangerously hot and humid conditions expected Monday through Thursday.

📍WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west
central Michigan.

⏰WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Thursday evening.

⚠️IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

➕ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heat and humidity will begin building in Monday...with Tuesday through Thursday expected to be the hottest days this week. This multi-day stretch of heat and humidity will bring high temperatures at least in the mid 90s with overnight lows in the mid to upper 70s. Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values over 100 are expected with values over 110 possible... especially Tuesday through Thursday. Hot and humid nights will bring little to no relief from daytime heat and humidity this week. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

Farmers should take action now to protect vulnerable populations of livestock, poultry and equines.

06/16/2026

If you see a large police presence near the Eaton County Fairgrounds tonight, don't be alarmed. First responders are training. Details 👇