Marion County CERT

04/24/2026

03/26/2026

The US National Weather Service Indianapolis Indiana has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Marion County with the Considerable tag until 8:30 PM EDT. At 7:42 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Lebanon, or 19 miles south of Frankfort, moving east at 55 mph capable of producing 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

03/25/2026

We are excited to be here and taking part in tonight’s storm spotter talk hosted by US National Weather Service Indianapolis Indiana!

03/24/2026

Marion County EMA is honored to host this Spotter Talk to teach the community about how to be Weather Ready and aware.

Marion County EMA is excited to host this Spotter Talk being presented by the Indianapolis NWS Office. With severe weather season in full swing already, this is critical information for members of the community. The ability to observe and identify severe weather allows for extra time to get to safety. Being connected to the National Weather Service allows you to share those observations to enhance forecasting, modeling, and warning of increasingly severe weather. By knowing these skills, you provide "ground truth" data.

For those that are also licensed amateur radio operators, you are able to connect with other Spotters as part of the Central Indiana SKYWARN to collectively provide a network of reports from across Central Indiana.

There is limited seating. So, grab your seat soon and we look forward to seeing you there.

Click the link below to register!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/weather-spotter-talk-by-the-nws-tickets-1982830911633?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

03/16/2026

🚨 Marion County CERT kicked off their first Basic Training of the year this past weekend! 🚨

From the moment the class started, this group brought incredible energy and enthusiasm to the training. Participants were engaged, curious, and eager to learn the skills that help communities respond during emergencies.

The class asked thoughtful questions, explored real-world scenarios, and kept the instructors on their toes throughout the weekend. Their willingness to dig deeper into the material showed just how committed they are to understanding their role as Marion County CERT volunteers and how it plays in supporting their neighbors during disasters.

Throughout the training, students began building the foundation of CERT by learning about fire safety, disaster medical operations, light search and rescue, and how teams organize and work together during emergencies.

Thank you to everyone who showed up ready to learn, ask questions, and take the first steps toward helping make Marion County more prepared.

💡 Prepared communities start with people willing to step up and learn.

03/11/2026

Be ready when it matters most.

CERT Basic Training gives you the skills to protect your family, support your neighbors, and step up during emergencies. In this FREE 3-day course, you’ll learn fire safety, light search and rescue, disaster medical operations, and how to work effectively as part of a response team.

Complete all three days and earn your CERT certification — and open the door to volunteer opportunities right here in our community.

Ready to be prepared? 💪

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-2026-cert-basic-training-tickets-1982716344961

03/09/2026

A thunderstorm is considered severe when there is a wind gust of at least 58 mph and/or hail of at least one inch in diameter. For a watch, be prepared and monitor the weather. For a warning, take action immediately!