Elkhart County Emergency Management

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Elkhart county emergency management serves our residents as the first line of response for emergencies that occur in Elkhart County. Our agency actively supports our residents by assisting and responding to disasters, reducing any vulnerability to a hazard as well as assisting with other agencies in times of disaster and emergency. We are proud to work with other local agencies and public safety entities to "prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from emergencies."

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Printable Fact Sheets

A list of helpful forms for our residents

Emergency Contact List

A page with a list of helpful emergency contacts

Emergency Management News

Emergency Services

American Red Cross Assistance - June 11, 2026 Tornado

Jun 30, 2026

County residents impacted by the June 11, 2026 tornado--especially those with major damage or destroyed homes--should reach out to the American Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767 to determine if they are eligible for recovery assistance. They should also report their damage to the EMA Office at 574-891-2238.

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Emergency Services

News: Gov. Braun Opens State Disaster Relief Fund for Individuals

Jun 19, 2026

INDIANAPOLIS -- Governor Mike Braun has declared a state of disaster emergency for 63 Indiana counties impacted by severe weather from June 6 through June 18, 2026.

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Community

Important Public Awareness Information

Dec 3, 2024

Annual Lowering of St. Joseph River Reservoir in Elkhart County

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