About the Monroe County Emergency Management Agency

Emergency Management means the preparation for and the coordination of all emergency functions other than functions for which military forces or other federal agencies are primarily responsible for to prevent, minimize and repair injury and damage resulting from disasters.

The formation and regulation of county level emergency management follow Indiana Code Title 10, Article 14.

Our Mission Statement

To establish and maintain a progressive emergency management program that promotes the mitigation of, preparation for, the response to, and the recovery from emergencies and disasters impacting the public, government, and businesses of the communities in Monroe County.

ATTENTION Those Affected by the May 16^th Tornado: 

Monroe County Government is not responsible for the removal of trees and debris from private property.  The County will provide access to dumpsters beginning on Friday May 23 to Friday, June 6.  The dumpsters can be found at the following locations the Lighthouse Christian Academy, and the intersection of Harmony Road and Elwren Road.  These dumpsters are for the public to dispose of debris resulting from the tornado damage only.  Each site will have two dumpsters, one for yard/tree debris and one for house/construction debris.  The two cannot be mixed.  

3^rd site identified for debris.  Intersection of E Jackson Creek Drive and S. Sandpiper Dr.  There will be two containers, 1 for yard and tree debris a second for house/construction debris

May 16^th Tornado Long-Term Recovery Survey.

May 16th Tornado Recovery Update with Important Debris Cleanup Information – May 23, 2025.pdf

May 16th Tornado Debris Cleanup Guidance.pdf

May 16th Tornado Recovery Update as of May 29th.pdf

May 16th Storm Press Release 05.31.25.pdf

May 16th Storm Press Release 06.2.25.pdf

Disaster Recovery Center Disaster Loan Outreach Center Open – Financial Assistance Opportunities for Tornado Survivors.pdf

NOAA Tornado Tales Survey – Severe Weather Analysis.pdf

Update on Disaster Assistance for Southern Indiana from Senator Jim Banks.pdf

Overview of US Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance Available to Monroe County Residents.pdf

Sign Up For Emergency Alerts! 

Sign up and receive critical community information.

Receive emergency alerts and other important community news by signing up for Monroe County Alert. This system enables us to provide you with critical information quickly, such as tornado warnings, road closures, missing persons, and evacuations that are specific to Monroe County.

You will receive time-sensitive messages by signing up for these alerts! This is a free service for anyone in Monroe County, Indiana.

While registering for the alerts, you can specify how you would like to receive them, whether by text, email, and/or landline.

You can also register for automated weather alerts through this system.

These automated weather alerts are voluntary. You are able to select the weather alerts that you would like to receive.

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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS KITS

An emergency or disaster may strike at any time, unannounced. The best way to survive and recover from an incident is to be prepared for them at all times. One way to help yourself be prepared, is to make an emergency preparedness kit that you can take with you everywhere you go. It is a great idea to have multiple kits. You can keep one in your vehicle at all times, one in your house, and any other location that you may think about.

 SUPPLIES TO PUT IN YOUR KIT:

• Battery-powered Flashlight

• Extra Batteries

• Water Bottles

• Non-perishable food items                                                                                                                                          

• First Aid Kit

• Rain gear/Poncho

• Blanket

• Extra clothing

• Personal Hygiene products

• Cell phones with charges

• Extra cash for emergency use

• Waterproof matches and fire starter kit

• Road Flares

• NOAA Weather Radio

• Maps of your area (County and State)

• Tarps to make a shelter if needed

   IDEAL LOCATIONS FOR YOUR KITS

• House or Apartment

• Vehicle

• RV/Camper

• Boat

• Garage

• Outbuilding or shed