Berrien County Michigan - Government

09/01/2026

Heat and high humidity is expected throughout Berrien County this week.
Remember these tips that help prevent heat stroke & heat exhaustion:
💧 Drink plenty of water
⏳ Limit time spent outside and take breaks
🌬 Cool off in air conditioned areas or in shaded areas
👕 Wear light clothing
📞 Check on friends, family, neighbors, and pets

Hazards Heat Related Winter Related Watch/Warning Outlook Storm Reports Storm Prediction Center Submit a Report Event Ready

08/31/2026

Berrien County is hiring! 📣
See the full list of job opportunities at berriencounty.org/jobs and apply today!
✅ Competitive benefits
🤲 Impactful work
⬆️ Opportunities to grow and advance
⏱ Full-time and part-time positions available
📍 Beautiful Location! Berrien County is located along 42 miles of scenic Lake Michigan shoreline

08/29/2026

🔎 Looking for outdoor activities this weekend?
Try disc golf at Madeline Bertrand County Park! 🥏
Featuring a challenging 18-hole course that winds through a beautiful forest along well groomed trails.

Madeline Bertrand County Park
📍3038 Adams Road, Niles, MI 49120

Learn more at berriencounty.org/1298/Madeline-Bertrand-County-Park

08/28/2026

♻ Just two more community recycling events this year! ♻

🗓 Saturday, September 12th, 9am to 1pm
📍Silver Beach, 101 Broad Street, St. Joseph
Items accepted at this event:
- Household Chemicals
- Electronics (some fees apply; payment due at event)
- Foam/Polystyrene

🗓 Saturday, October 3, 8am to 12pm
📍3200 Chamberlain Rd., Buchanan (Not the Landfill Entrance)
Items accepted at this event:
- Household Chemicals
- Electronics (some fees apply; payment due at event)
- Foam/Polystyrene
- Personal Documents for On-Site Shredding

Learn more at berriencounty.org/462/Recycling-Services ✅

08/28/2026

It's National Emergency Management Awareness Month. ✅
Follow the Berrien County Emergency Management page for helpful preparedness tips like these and more!
✅ Build or update your emergency kit.
✅ Review your family's emergency plan.
✅ Check your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
✅ Sign up for local emergency alerts through B-WARN!
✅ Talk with your family about what to do during severe weather.
What's one preparedness task you'll check off this week? Let us know in the comments!

Sign up to receive local emergency alerts through B-WARN! at berriencounty.org/1283/B-WARN

It's National Emergency Management Awareness Month, and we'd like to challenge everyone in Berrien County to take one preparedness step this week!

Choose one:
✅ Build or update your emergency kit.
✅ Review your family's emergency plan.
✅ Check your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
✅ Sign up for local emergency alerts through B-WARN!
✅ Talk with your family about what to do during severe weather.

Small steps today can make a big difference during an emergency tomorrow. Preparedness isn't about expecting the worst—it's about being ready for whatever comes your way.

What's one preparedness task you'll check off this week? Let us know in the comments!

08/25/2026

A very serious reminder as we get ready for school to be back in session next week (a few start this week).
Always stop when the stop-arm is out! It is the law!
Keep an eye out for kids getting on and off the school bus or crossing the street.
Slow down and stop for school buses. It only takes a second to make a big difference.

A very serious reminder as we get ready for school to be back in session next week (a few start this week).

Always stop when the stop-arm is out! It is the law!

Keep an eye out for kids getting on and off the school bus or crossing the street.

Slow down and stop for school buses. It only takes a second to make a big difference.

08/24/2026

As the school year begins for kids in the coming weeks, remember to watch for buses, slow down, and come to a complete stop when the red sign is out or flashing. 🚌🛑

August is Back to School Month.
As students return to the classrooms in the coming weeks, the OHSP urges drivers to watch for school buses that are stopped to pick up or drop off students. In Michigan, drivers must stop at least 20 feet away from a school bus when its red lights are flashing. Drivers who pass stopped school buses may be charged with civil infractions carrying a fine up to $500. Penalties are much more severe for drivers who pass a stopped school bus and cause an injury or death. For more information, visit www.Michigan.gov/SchoolBusSafety.

08/20/2026

It’s National Immunization Awareness Month – a perfect time to make sure your child's immunizations are up to date before the first day of school. Immunizations help protect your child, their classmates and our community from preventable diseases.

Stop by our Back-to-School Bash to complete all your child’s state-required immunizations and hearing, vision and dental screenings – all in one place.

⏰8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
🗓️Tuesday, Aug. 25 at our Benton Harbor office, 2149 E. Napier Ave.
🗓️Thursday, Aug. 27 at our Niles office, 1205 N. Front St.

Find more details at berriencounty.org/m/newsflash/home/detail/2536.

08/14/2026

The 4th Annual Monarch Festival was at Love Creek County Park last Saturday! 🦋
Check out the highlights from the event! https://www.berriencounty.org/m/NewsFlash/home/detail/2542

This is quickly becoming a favorite annual event in our community, and it keeps growing each year!

Come with us on an adventurous journey of discovery, as we learn more about this unique migratory butterfly and find out how we can help them in our very own gardens! 🌿🐛
Join us again next year for the 5th Annual Monarch Festival!