Your Harrison County Emergency Management Agency
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Mike Kurz - Emergency Management Director
Our mission is to help the people of Harrison County mitigate the impacts of local threats and hazards through coordinated preparedness, response, and recovery activities.
The information and links on this site help you become more informed and better connected with preparedness activities in our County.
Residents can call 2-1-1 to find local cooling centers during extreme heat
With extreme summer temperatures expected in Indiana over the next several days, cooling centers will be open across the state for those in need of a safe and cool place to stay. Indiana 211 is your community's resource for updated locations and hours of cooling centers in your area. To see a list of current cooling centers, CLICK HERE.
Preparedness
The first step of preparedness is to learn the threats and hazards you may encounter and then learn what you can do to prepare for them. Visit the Indiana Department of Homeland Security's Get Prepared website to learn more. https://www.in.gov/dhs/get-prepared/
Our county becomes better prepared and more resilient when we all do our part to be ready.
Preparing for the unexpected doesn't have to be hard. Keep it simple. Focus on the basics:
- Be Informed
- Make a Plan
- Build a Kit
- Get Involved
Open Burning
Open burning is the burning of materials in a manner that releases smoke and other emissions directly into the air without passing through a chimney or smokestack from an enclosed chamber. Pollution from open burning is a serious concern because it can harm human health and the environment. Learn the rules of open burning and be sure to check for area burn bans beforehand.
For full information on open burning, please visit the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)'s Open Burning in Indiana page. IDEM is the state agency that enforces Indiana's open burning rules and works with locals on open-burning education and complaint resolution.
Quick Rules
- Open burning is not allowed at mobile home parks, apartments, condominium complexes or buildings of more than four dwelling units.
- Fires must be extinguished if they create a fire hazard, nuisance, pollution problem or threat to public health.
- Burning must comply with all other federal, state and local laws, rules or ordinances. For example, some counties may not allow open burning of leaves or yard waste.
- Only vegetation can be burned for agricultural maintenance purposes.
- Businesses are not allowed to open burn business waste.
Fireworks Safety
Fireworks can brighten celebrations, and proper fireworks use can protect you and others from injury to help keep the festivities going longer. Whether you plan to purchase fireworks, use them or observe a display, remember the following.
Quick Tips
- If you do not have a permit, buy only consumer-grade fireworks (1.4g fireworks).
- Check your local ordinances for fireworks hours restrictions.
- Only use fireworks at locations where you have approval to set them off.
- Always have a supply of water or a fire extinguisher available to put out fireworks. Douse spent fireworks with water before throwing them away.
- Do not hold lit fireworks in your hands.
Training Events -
building a safe, secure, and resilient Harrison County.
Sign Up for Emergency Notifications from Harrison County EMA
We are excited to announce that Harrison County EMA is launching an Emergency Mass Notification Alert System for all who reside in Harrison County. This is an excellent tool for emergency notifications of all types and best of all, YOU choose which notifications you would like to receive. We are encouraging all Harrison County residents, business owners, and local organizations to take advantage of this FREE service provided by the County.
Please click on the graphic to SIGN UP for emergency notifications. If you need more information or assistance with the signup process, please feel free to stop by the EMA Office located at 245 Atwood St., Suite #217 in Corydon, or give us a call at (812) 738-8949 and we will be happy to assist you. Be sure to spread the word to family and friends!