Metz Volunteer Fire Department

09/01/2026

08/11/2026

Come out and enjoy some pancakes and sausage at the Ashley Hudson days this year! Pancakes and sausage will be served at Ashley Hudson Fire Department on August 22nd from 7:00am to 10:00am!

08/10/2026

08/08/2026

During Emergency Management Appreciation Week, we want to thank Lee Greenamyer and the entire Steuben County Emergency Management Agency team for their dedication, leadership, and commitment to keeping our community prepared and safe.
Your hard work often happens behind the scenes, but it makes a tremendous difference when our community needs you most.
Thank you for all you do for Steuben County!

07/31/2026

Emergency Management Agency Appreciation Week August 2-8, 2026

Counties throughout Indiana have emergency management offices that take steps to reduce their communities' vulnerability to hazards and to help cope with disasters. These Emergency Management Agencies (EMAs) work with other public safety partners and organizations to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from emergencies.

Governor Mike Braun has issued a proclamation declaring EMA Appreciation Week as Aug. 2-8, 2026. Indiana Department of Homeland Security recognizes the efforts and accomplishments of all emergency managers statewide and invites Hoosiers to join in honoring them during EMA Appreciation Week.

Indiana's Emergency Backbone

County EMAs are a vital public service to Indiana communities, and they are part of the first line of response to natural and man-made disasters. Emergency managers help create disaster response plans, organize trainings that include first responders and other community partners to practice response plans, draft plans that help minimize the impact of disasters, work with state and federal agencies on assistive programs and find the most effective methods of disaster recovery.