DeKalb County Homeland Security

Department News and Announcements

Feb 9, 2010 -

May 13, 2009 -

Apr 29, 2009 - State and Local Officals monitoring Influenza

Apr 23, 2009 - Assistance for Homes, businesses that were damaged due to March 8 Flood

Mar 17, 2009 - INDIANAPOLIS - Hoosiers who sustained damage caused by severe weather, including wind and flooding beginning March 8 are urged to call a toll free number to report damage. The number (866-210-1925) is staffed from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EST through Friday, March 20, 2009. Click on the heading to view the entire document.

Mar 12, 2009 - The Indiana Department of Homeland Security Flood Damage Questionnaire is now available. You may access the document by clicking the download icon or through the department directory.

Oct 27, 2008 - As the time change approaches on Sunday November 2nd, the Auburn Fire Department would like to remind residents to make another change that could save their lives – changing the batteries in their smoke alarms.

Oct 17, 2008 - Click on Department Directory/Homeland Security for more information

Nov 13, 2007 - The Family Disaster Supplies Calendar is intended to help you prepare for manmade or natural disasters before they happen. Using the calendar, your family can assemble an emergency kit in the small steps over a six-month period. Click on Downloads and filter to Homeland Security

Mar 29, 2007 - What You Can Do Before Severe Weather Strikes: Develop a plan for you and your family at home, work, when outdoors, have a NOAA Weather Radio with a warning alarm tone and battery back-up to receive warnings, have a flash light with extra batteries...

Department Overview

Prepares, develops, implements, and continually updates emergency response plans and procedures for community, including equipment usage and allocation, notification procedures for both emergency personnel and general public, and evacuation and warning procedures. Also manages the Emergency Operations Center during County Emergencies.

Manages Homeland Security operations, supervises, and provides direction and control of emergency and support personnel, ensuring compliance with all laws and ordinances. Responds to all hazardous material incident s on 24-hour basis.

Regularly conducts training sessions for community officials and individuals who would direct public safety operation during community emergencies or disasters.

Promotes awareness of and interest in department programs among professional, community and school groups, target populations, and news media through public speaking engagements.

Maintains inventory of chemicals used by all business and industry in DeKalb County to ensure compliance with federal law and local ordinances: disseminates related information to general public. Provides direct supervision to Haz Mat teams.