Porter County Emergency Management Agency

05/22/2026

04/24/2026

The Porter County Hazmat Team would like to extend a sincere THANK YOU to the Valparaiso Fire Department for donating used bunker gear that will support our training and greatly enhance our response capabilities. We’re grateful for the continued collaboration among all departments in Porter County. Working together keeps our communities safer every day!

04/23/2026

This week, we at Porter County EMA recognize and celebrate National Volunteer Week.

Our EMA & Hazmat Volunteers give their time, skills, knowledge, and energy to help our community prepare for, and in the recovery from, natural disasters and hazardous materials incidents—frequently behind the scenes and without recognition.

Whether supporting emergency operations, assisting during incidents, or helping us stay prepared, Volunteer contributions make a real difference.

We are proud to work alongside such a dedicated group of individuals who step up when it matters most.

Thank you for your commitment, professionalism, and service to our community. We are truly grateful for and proud of our Volunteers.

03/10/2026

Thank you to US National Weather Service Chicago Illinois Zachary Yack for spending your evening with us, helping to educate and raise severe weather awareness for the citizens of Porter County! We are grateful to you and all of the members of the public who came out to Beyond the Warning this past Wednesday. A special thank you to Ivy Tech Community College: Valparaiso / Michigan City / La Porte for allowing us to hold this important seminar in your auditorium!

03/09/2026

Each year, the Indiana Department of Homeland Security collaborates with the National Weather Service (NWS) during Severe Weather Preparedness Week to remind and educate Hoosiers about seasonal severe weather threats and how to effectively prepare for them. At 9:15 a.m. CST on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, the NWS will issue a test tornado warning alert, which will be shared through most notification systems, including the statewide Emergency Alert System (EAS). Porter County EMA will also participate in this effort by sounding our sirens at that time. This is in addition to the normal test held on the first Tuesday of the month. This is only a test.

03/02/2026

Join us THIS Wednesday evening, March 4th, 6:00pm CST, at Ivy Tech in Valpo for a FREE Two-hour in-person Beyond the Warning weather educational seminar presented by the National Weather Service! Additional information is available at weather.gov/chicago/seminar Pre-Registration is NOT required!

02/27/2026

Starting in March, we will resume our monthly tornado siren testing, which occurs on the first Tuesday of every month at 11:00 a.m. With that said, our first test will occur on Tuesday, March 3rd.

02/19/2026

With Spring just around the corner, it's a good idea to take a few minutes to think about your family's storm preparedness. IN DHS has a great site full of tips for you to Get Prepared.

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02/13/2026

Upcoming Learning Opportunity!! Join us on Wednesday, March 4th, 6:00pm CST, at Ivy Tech in Valpo for a FREE Two-hour in-person Beyond the Warning weather seminar presented by the National Weather Service! Additional information is available at weather.gov/chicago/seminar Pre-Registration is NOT required!