The purpose of this campaign is to increase awareness about the choices we make and their impact on our streams and lakes. By educating citizens and encouraging individuals in Indiana to be their own water quality advocates we can work towards a healthy population and clean environment.
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Tips for Your Property
Below are some easy to follow tips that can be followed to improve your storm water quality.
IN YOUR YARD OR GARDEN
Plant a Rain Garden with Native Plants
Rain gardens are planted in a depression and designed to collect water and encourage infiltration into the ground. Visit theRain Gardenpage to learn how to plant one of your own!
Practice Sustainable Lawn Care
This website byEarth Easyhas great tips and info for environmentally friendly lawn and garden care.
Practice Dry Cleanup Methods When Cleaning Your Driveway or Sidewalk
By using a broom instead of a hose, debris will be prevented from entering storm drain inlets and eventually streams. Also, use cat litter to soak up leaked oil, which can be then thrown away in the trash once dry.
Install a Rain Barrel
A rain barrel is usually a 55 gallon drum that collects and stores rainwater from your roof that would otherwise be lost to runoff and diverted to storm drains and streams.
Have Your Soil Tested
A soil test is an informative way to determine the quality of your soil. The laboratory will test soil pH, nutrient content, and percentage of organic matter. From these results, you can determine exactly what nutrients your lawn and garden need, which will help minimize the use of chemical which can runoff into streams. Many private labs in and around Indiana offer a range of soil testing services.
The Monroe County Soil & Water Conservation District provides homeowners with a soil testing program, working with A&L Laboratories in Fort Wayne, IN. Click here to learn more and submit your soil test request.
Minimize Your Use of Pesticides and Fertilizers
They can be easily washed off your property by rain and into streams. If you must use chemicals, use those that are the least toxic, follow the directions carefully, and use as small amounts as possible. Do not use pesticides and fertilizers right before a rain.
Use Phosphorus-Free Lawn Fertilizers
Phosphorus runoff from lawns is washed into streams and lakes, where it encourages algae growth. But only newly-seeded lawns or phosphorus-deficient soils (as indicated by testing) require phosphorus. When buying lawn fertilizer, look for the three numbers on the bag and choose products where the middle number is zero. This indicates that the fertilizer does not contain phosphorus (the other numbers indicated the amount of nitrogen and potassium, respectively).
When Painting, Do Not Rinse Brushes Off in the Lawn or Dump Extras into Storm Drains
Instead, rinse brushes and rollers off in a sink or tub, and drop your extra paint off at the household hazardous waste facility for reuse.
Clean Up Immediately After Your Pets and Throw the Waste into the Trash
Otherwise, disease causing pathogens in the waste can be transferred directly into streams.
Dispose of Lawn Waste in Compost Piles and Use a Mulching Mower
Never place leaves or other lawn debris in waterways because it will cause a decrease in oxygen in waterways, killing fish. It can also lead to algal blooms that can produce toxins harmful to human
Reduce the Amount of Paved Area and Increase the Amount of Vegetated Area in Your Yard
Use native plants in your landscaping to reduce the need for watering during dry periods. Consider directing downspouts away from paved surfaces onto lawns and other measures to increase infiltration and reduce polluted runoff.
To maximize the health of your lawn while minimizing the risk to your local waterways.
IN YOUR GARAGE
Maintain Your Vehicle so That it Doesn't Leak Oil and Antifreeze on the Ground
Park your car over a piece of cardboard overnight to see what and how much fluid might be leaking. If so, get it fixed as soon as possible.
When Changing Fluids, Do Not Dump the Fluids into the Gutter or Lawn
The fluid from one oil change can pollute up to a million gallons of fresh water. Instead,recycle the fluids and filtersat one of the many transfer stations provided bythe Monroe County Solid Waste District. Call the MCSWD at 812-349-2020.
Do Not Wash Cars, RVs, or Boats in Your Driveway
The detergent laden water runs into storm drains and then into creeks. Remember, soap destroys dirt and organisms, it will do the same in creeks. Instead, go to a full or self serve car wash because the water used there is cleaned in a waste water treatment plant. Also you can wash your car in your lawn so that the soap absorbs into the ground.
IN YOUR COMMUNITY
Get a Group Together and Stencil Storm Drain Inlets
Know where the stormwater goes in your neighborhood and mark it with a "don't dump, drains to river" message.
Report Any Illegal Dumping into Storm Drainage Inlets
Examples include, soil running off of construction sites into drains or failing septic systems.
You can do this by yourself or with neighbors cleaning away debris from drains after storm events.
SWIMMING POOL MAINTENANCE
Drain Your Swimming Pool Only When a Test Kit Does Not Detect Chlorine Levels
Chlorinated water is very harmful to stream life.
Drain Your Pool or Spa Into a Sanitary Sewer System
Properly Store Pool and Spa Chemicals
To help prevent leaks and spills, preferably in a covered area to avoid exposure to storm water.
SEPTIC SYSTEM AND SEWER MAINTENANCE
Have Your Septic System Inspected
At least every 3 years by a professional, and have the septic tank pumped as necessary - usually every 3 to 5 years.
Care for the Septic System Drain Field
Do not drive or park vehicles on it. Plant only grass over and near the drain field to avoid damage from roots.
Flush Responsibly
Flushing household chemicals like paint, pesticides, oil, and antifreeze can destroy the biological treatment taking place in the system. Other items, such as diapers, paper towels, and cat litter, can clog the septic system and potentially damage components.
FSG Report for Stormwater Rate Review
Foodborne Illness and Complaint Investigations
I. COMPLAINTS
A complaint investigation is generated when the public informs the Monroe County Health Department that they have a concern about the sanitary conditions or food handling procedures of a food service establishment. Often times, a routine inspection and a complaint investigation will be performed simultaneously. We generally respond to complaints within 24 hours after receiving the complaint.
II. HOW TO FILE A COMPLAINT
If you have a consumer concern regarding a food establishment in Monroe County, or if you have experienced a possible illness that you feel was caused by a food establishment in Monroe County, please complete the Foods Safety Complaint Form.
Please be aware that any information you provide to Monroe County Government may be released upon the receipt of a public records request. In other words, your name, contact information, and complaint may be requested by any member of the public, including those persons who are the subject of your complaint. A person who provides false information upon which a health officer relies in issuing an order under this section commits a Class C misdemeanor. This disclosure is not intended to discourage you from submitting a complaint, but is intended to make you fully aware that records held by Monroe County are subject to Indiana's Public Access laws.
III. FOODBORNE ILLNESS/OUTBREAK INVESTIGATIONS
A foodborne illness outbreak is defined as:
"An illness that occurs between two or more people who are unrelated and have eaten a common food that a lab has confirmed as the source of the outbreak."
Many cases of foodborne illness go unreported as consumers are unaware that gastrointestinal symptoms are often caused by consuming food or drink that has been contaminated by bacteria, viruses or toxins produced by certain bacteria. If a food service establishment is suspected of causing a foodborne illness or an outbreak, the following procedures are used:
A food case history is taken and recorded from the consumers who have become ill.
Food staff will visit the food service establishment where suspect food was served.
Food staff will perform an investigation at the suspected establishment. Employees will be interviewed, food handling procedures will be scrutinized, and sanitary conditions of the establishment will be documented. Employees and management are asked about their health status and stool samples will be collected if needed.
Food samples are collected if available and sent to the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH).
If an outbreak is confirmed, personnel from ISDH will assist in the Epidemiology Investigation, collect and analyze samples, and assist MCHD in developing a sanitation plan for the food establishment implicated in the outbreak.
For up-to-date foodborne illness information and food recalls, visit:
Please contact one of our Food Environmental Health Specialists for more information: ehsfoods@co.monroe.in.us or by phone: 812-349-2543, option 4. Office hours for staff are normally 8am to 9:30am Monday through Friday for walk-ins. We urge you to make an appointment prior to walking in as staff may be out of the office doing field work.
Through this website you are able to link to other websites which are not under the control of the Monroe County Health Department. We have no control over the nature, content and availability of those sites. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them, they are for informational purposes only.
Please note that card payments are not accepted for properties eligible for tax sale.
The next Tax Sale will be on October 3rd, 2024. Properties that were eligible for the Tax Sale have been certified, and as such all payments made to remove a property from the Tax Sale must be made in certified funds (cash, money order, cashier's check). A certified letter was mailed to each property owner indicating their property was certified to the Tax Sale. Please see the amount listed to remove the property from the Tax Sale. If you have misplaced this letter or have any questions, please contact our office as soon as possible.
Once the property is certified, all delinquencies must be paid in certified funds before 4:00pm on the business day before the sale to prevent the property from being sold. This includes: "Total Delinquency" from the courtesy letter plus May taxes plus $200 Tax Sale Fee, plus any additional penalties/fees/liens.
Please note that the total delinquency listed on the Tax Sale Courtesy Letter is subject to additional fees and taxes, based on standard property tax procedures. The best way to prevent/decrease additional penalties is to pay delinquencies off as soon as possible. Partial payments are accepted.
Once a property becomes eligible for the tax sale, there are 4 options:
Pay out of the sale
see below for payment options
Tax Sale Agreement
Payment arrangements are made at the discretion of the Monroe County Treasurer. The Treasurer is not required to enter into a payment arrangement. Tax Sale Agreement rules are as follows:
The parcel must be certified into the current year’s tax sale.
The parcel must be a homesteaded parcel for the current payable year. This means the property must be your primary residence.
All parties associated with the parcel must not have voided a tax sale agreement within the last five years.
The agreement amount includes all taxes, fees, and penalties through the end of the current year plus estimated penalties calculated by the Treasurer’s Office.
The signer must be listed as a current owner on the property or a power of attorney for an owner of the property.
The signer must pay a down payment of at least 20% of the agreement amount in certified funds at signing.
The Treasurer’s Office begins signing Tax Sale Agreements in July of each year. Taxpayers interested in signing a tax sale agreement are encouraged to contact the Treasurer’s Office as soon as possible to discuss eligibility and start the agreement process.
Tax Sale Agreements must be signed and down payments made before 4:00pm on the last business day before the tax sale.
If you would like to request a tax sale agreement or have additional questions, please contact our office.
Allow the property to sell, then redeem.
Redeeming a parcel is generally the most costly option. Once a parcel is sold at tax sale, it may be redeemed through the Auditor's Office.
All tax sale eligible properties must be paid with certified funds (cash, cashier's check, or money order). Online and phone payments are unavailable for tax sale eligible properties.
A fee of $40.00 will be charged for each returned payment not honored by the bank.
CERTIFIED FUNDS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL TAX SALE PROPERTIES AFTER JUNE 30.
Credit/Debit Cards and personal checks are NOT certified funds and will not guarantee removal from the sale.
Pay Option
Pay Information
Mail
Monroe County Treasurer PO Box 2028 Bloomington IN 47402
Payment must be made with certified funds (cashier's check or money order)
Write your duplicate number in the memo line of your cashier's check or money order.
Payment is counted when received, not when postmarked. Please allow at least 5 days for delivery & processing when mailing a payment
Drop Box
Monroe County Treasurer 100 W Kirkwood Ave Bloomington IN 47404
Payment must be made with certified funds (cashier's check or money order)
Write your duplicate number in the memo line of your Money Order or Cashier's Check.
In Person
Monroe County Treasurer 100 W Kirkwood Ave Rm 204 Bloomington IN 47404
Payment must be made with certified funds (cash, cashier's check, or money order)
Normal Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday For more information, please visit our Office Hours page.
The courthouse will be closed during scheduled holidays, established by the Monroe County Board of Commissioners.
For information regarding property redemption and tax deed rules and procedures, see Indiana Code 6-1.1-25-1
Mobile Home Permits
Click the links at the bottom of the page to see Indiana Code pertaining to mobile homes.
Mobile home title transfer / moving permits may be done by mail, email, or in person. Mobile home permits must be in office before 2:30pm to be processed the same day. The fee to process mobile home title transfer / moving permits is $15.00, payable by check, cashier's check, or money order, or with cash.
*In order to process a mobile home permit, all taxes must be paid on the mobile home. This includes all delinquent taxes and current taxes, which may include estimated taxes for the current year.*
In order to obtain a Mobile Home Title Transfer / Moving Permit, you will need to provide us:
A completed copy of the Mobile Home Permit Request Form. To request this form by mail, contact the treasurers office. This form is also available in office.
A copy of ONE of the following:
State Issued Title
Court Order
BMV Affidavit of Sale or Disposal
$15.00 Permit fee
Funds for any unpaid taxes. NOTE: This may include judgements, which are payable through AFCS. For additional information about AFCS, click here.
The permit fee and any taxes owed may be paid by check, cashier's check, or money order made out to Monroe County Treasurer, or by cash or card. Please do not send cash or credit card information in the mail.
Monroe County Treasurer 100 W Kirkwood Ave, Rm 204 Bloomington, IN 47404
Please include a copy of the title (or equivalent from number 2 above) with your completed permit request form. We will contact you with the total amount due.
or phone us at 812-349-2510 someone will contact you
Campgrounds
Campgrounds are inspected three times a year to ensure that compliance with the Indiana State Department of Health Campground rules and regulations are enforced (Monroe County Code, Chapter 350).
The Health Department Inspector checks for compliance in the following areas: Sanitary Facilities, Liquid Waste Disposal, Water Supply, Road Conditions, Camp Building/Sleeping Structures, Water Recreation/Swimming Area, Solid Waste Storage/Disposal, Insect/Rodent Control, Fire/ Personal Safety, First Aid and Health Operations.
Through this website you are able to link to other websites which are not under the control of the Monroe County Health Department. We have no control over the nature, content and availability of those sites. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them, they are for informational purposes only.
All land-disturbing activities must properly install and maintain erosion and sediment controls maintain compliance with the Clean Water Act, state regulations, and the Monroe County Stormwater Management Ordinance, MCSMO Chapter 761. At minimum, all land-disturbing activities must meet the following:
Silt Fence or other perimeter control measure: Installed prior to any land disturbing activities on site. Fabric must be trenched in, and be free of any tears, holes, or any damage that would cause it to be ineffective.
Concrete and Cementitious Washwater: Above ground washouts only. Must be clearly marked and used for concrete waste only.
Ingress/Egress: Equipment is only allowed to access the site through the approved driveway. Maintain the driveway as a stabilized construction ingress/egress.
Tracking and Off-Site Discharges: Any sediment tracked off site, must be swept (not flushed) off the road by the end of the business day. Off-site discharges of sediment must be remediated by the end of the business day.
Spill Response: No vehicle fueling, storage of fuel, or repair of equipment is allowed on site. All spills must be cleaned up immediately and reported according to local, state, and federal regulations.
Karst: New sinkholes that develop as a result of construction must be reported to the MS4 Coordinator within 24 hours of discovery. Immediately protect the sinkhole with erosion control measures. Filling of new sinkholes requires MS4 Coordinator approval.
Stabilization: Permanently stabilize areas at final grade within 7 days. Temporary stabilization is required for disturbed areas left inactive for more than 7 days. Any disturbance caused on adjacent properties must be repaired and stabilized.
Slopes Greater Than 12%: redundant erosion control measures or engineered erosion control design may be required.
The property owner is responsible for making sure all erosion control measures are adequate and maintained throughout construction.
Silt Fence as a perimeter control measure
These silt fences have not been maintained, and can no longer effectively trap sediment.
Sediment Basins
These sediment basins are full of sediment. They need to be cleaned out so they can continue to trap sediment.
Inlet Protection
This inlet is not protected, and sediment can be discharged to lakes and streams.
Filter Berms
This filter berm has not been properly installed. Water run off and sediment can still escape the construction site.
Track-out Controls
This site needs better track-out controls to prevent vehicles from carrying sediment off site.
Permitting and Inspections for Pools, Spas, and Beaches
The Monroe County Health Department licenses and inspects all public and semi-public swimming pools, wading pools, spas, and beaches routinely for maintenance of proper water chemistry, required safety equipment, and cleanliness of bath houses, locker rooms, and proper filtration systems.
The Monroe County Swimming Pool, Spa, and Beach Ordinance follows the rules and regulations required by the Indiana Department of Health. The Monroe County Health Department has the authority to close public and semi-public water recreational facilities that do not follow the Indiana Department of Health regulations. Facilities are required to correct the cited violations before reopening.
The Monroe County Health Department shall close a facility for a violation of 410 IAC 6-2.1-43, which includes having:
Three unsatisfactory bacteriological pool samples within six weeks OR two unsatisfactory pool samples in a row;
Free chlorine levels below the minimum (1, 2, or 3 ppm, depending on the type of pool) or above the maximum (7 ppm);
Water too cloudy to see the main drain in the deep end of the pool;
A main drain cover that is broken, missing, or does not meet VGBA requirements;
Insufficient lifeguarding;
A pump, filter, or disinfectant feeder that is not functional;
A fecal accident;
Spa temperatures over 104 degrees;
pH less than 6.8 or equal to or greater than 8.0; or
Any other condition, situation, or installation that may result in a health or safety hazard or transmit disease.
Managers & Operators—Opening Your Pool
There are multiple steps to take before you can open your pool for the season:
Submit your permit application online
Pay your permit fees (rates and totals are explained in the application).
Start submitting your weekly pool samples for biological testing at least one week prior to pool opening.
Schedule your opening/permitting inspection with Health Department staff after you have received your first satisfactory pool sample. Inspections do not need to be scheduled for the day of opening.
Pass your inspection! Ensure that your pool is operating according to code for your inspection, whether or not you plan to open the pool that day.
Health Department Swimming Pool Permit Fees
Year-Round (open more than 5 months) Pool and Spa Permits - $450.00 per unit
Seasonal (open 5 or fewer months) Pool and Spa Permits - $250.00 per unit
Please contact one of our General Environmental Health Specialists for more information: ehsgeneral@co.monroe.in.us or by phone: 812-349-2543, option 5. Office hours for staff are normally 8am to 9:30am Monday through Friday for walk-ins. We urge you to make an appointment prior to walking in as staff may be out of the office doing field work.
Through this website you are able to link to other websites which are not under the control of the Monroe County Health Department. We have no control over the nature, content and availability of those sites. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them, they are for informational purposes only.
Undergraduate Internships
YSB is continually accepting applications for undergraduate internships.
These internship opportunities are for undergraduate level students in the field of social services, including Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, and Criminal Justice. Must be 21 years of age and willing to take a physical examination. Interns perform a wide variety of tasks and gain a solid understanding of how YSB functions and provides services to youth and families. The majority of the experience will take place in the Youth Shelter, where the primary tasks are supervision of residents, daily documentation of resident behavior, and implementation of the Behavior Modification Program. If you are interested in learning more about the undergraduate internship opportunities available, please contact Viki Thevenow at the contact information below.
Viki Thevenow Executive Director Youth Services Bureau of Monroe County 615 South Adams Street Bloomington, Indiana 47403 (812) 349-2506 vthevenow@co.monroe.in.us
Graduate Level Internships
Practicum Placement
Orientation to agency personnel, policies, procedures, and documentation. (First one to two weeks)
Orientation to counseling services provided and related paperwork completed by the agency observation, shadowing, and processing. (Next two weeks)
Assignment of one to three Shelter cases sharing responsibility with the site supervisor and completing all required responsibilities reviewed by site supervisor. (One to three weeks)
Assignment of Shelter cases with sole responsibility for duties but completed under direct observation and input from site supervisor. (Remaining practicum semester)
Student will receive a minimum of one hour per week supervision with site supervisor.
Attendance at weekly staff meetings and weekly counselor meetings required.
Times are approximate based on comfort level and skill level of students. Participation in on-site training left to the discretion of the student and site supervisor.
Internship Placement
First Semester
Orientation to agency personnel, policies, procedures, and documentation. (First one to two weeks)
Orientation to counseling services provided and related paperwork completed by the agency through observation, shadowing, and processing. (Next two weeks)
Assignment of one to three Shelter cases sharing responsibility with the site supervisor and completing all required responsibilities reviewed by site supervisor. (One to three weeks)
Assignment of a Home-Based client sharing responsibility with the site supervisor and completing all required responsibilities reviewed by site supervisor. (One to three weeks)
Assignment of one to two Shelter cases and one to two home-based cases with sole responsibility but completed under direct observation and feedback from site supervisor. (Remainder of first semester)
Second Semester
Carry over of home-based cases from first semester with sole responsibility of duties and occasional observation of sessions and continued feedback from site supervisor.
Increased number of Shelter and home-based caseloads with sole responsibility of duties with occasional observation and continued feedback from site supervisor.
Increased number of home-based sessions occurring outside of the agency (i.e. at school or the family's home)
Participation in observation ad/or co-facilitating group counseling offered by the agency.
Attendance at on-site training will be required as schedule allows.
Throughout the internship placement the intern will receive a minimum of one hour direct supervision per week with site supervisor, and attendance at weekly staff and counselor meetings is mandatory.
Advanced Internship Placement
(Orientation as outlined above will be the same if advanced placement is not a continuance of internship placement at YSB.)
Carry over of home-based or Shelter cases from the internship with sole responsibility of duties with occasional observation when needed and continued feedback from site supervisor.
Case conceptualization to be presented at counselor meetings.
Assist in the orientation of the practicum student to facilitate adaptation into agency and provide feedback and recommendations for training curriculum. (As applicable)
Develop and strengthen more advanced counseling techniques (i.e. play therapy) and share this learning with agency counseling staff at weekly counselor meetings.
Assist in the development and implementation of on-site training for direct care staff.
Student will receive a minimum of one hour direct supervision with site supervisor.
Attendance at weekly staff and counselor meetings is required.
Attendance at on-site and off-site training will be required as schedule allows.
In the spirit of meeting people 'where they're at,' Monroe County Harm Reduction programming, including the Monroe County Syringe Service Program (MCSSP) aims to increase the harm reduction services in the community by taking services out of the clinic and bringing them closer to where people need them the most.
Everyone over the age of 18 should be tested for HIV and Hepatitis C (HCV) at least once in their lifetime. CDC recommends periodic testing for people with ongoing risk factors.
According to the CDC, 'The hepatitis C virus is usually spread when someone comes in contact with blood from an infected person. The blood might be in amounts too small to see. This can happen in several ways.
sharing items infected with HCV
Most people get infected with HCV by sharing needles, syringes, or other paraphernalia used for injection drug use.
You can also get infected by sharing razors, nail clippers, toothbrushes, or personal medical equipment like glucose monitors.
birth
health care associated outbreaks
sex with a person infected with HCV
tattoos or body piercings in unregulated settings
Hepatitis C does not spread through casual contact.
There is no evidence to suggest that hepatitis is spread through sharing eating utensils, hugging, kissing, holding hands, coughing or sneezing. It is also not spread through food, water, or breastfeeding.'
CURRENT PREVENTION SERVICES
HIV and Hepatitis C Prevention
The Monroe County Health Department (MCHD) Harm Reduction Community Health Specialist offers free and confidential referrals and safer use supplies during Syringe Service Program mobile outreach hours, or by appointment. These services are in addition to the Syringe Service Program outreach offered by the IRA staff and volunteers during their regular business hours.
All injection related supplies provided are available for distribution in order to reduce opportunities for the spread of bloodborne illnesses such as HIV, HCV and HBV as well as soft tissue damage, infection, endocarditis and other injection related harms.
HIV & Hepatitis C testing
Providing an opportunity for testing for HIV and HCV allows individuals to more quickly receive treatment to manage or cure the disease.
Harm Reduction staff provide HIV/HCV rapid antibody testing alongside DIS staff who provide chlamydia/gonorrhea testing on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month at Shalom Community Center (620 S. Walnut Street) from 11 am - 1 pm.
MCHD staff use rapid HIV and HCV antibody tests that process in less than 30 minutes. That means that you will have a result the same day that you come in for a test.
REFERRALS:
HIV Treatment/case management
If you have been diagnosed with HIV and are in need of medication and/or other support services, please contact IU Health Positive Link.They are able to assist with medication, case management, and PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) the HIV prevention medication.
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) are medications to prevent HIV infection for people who are at risk for HIV infection. We are lucky to have Positive Link, a program of IU Health Bloomington Hospital Community Health, here in Bloomington. Positive Link provides a continuum of services for people who are at risk or living with HIV/AIDS. If you are interested in learning more about PrEP or PEP to see if it is right for you, contact Kristen Patterson, Hep C & PrEP Navigator directly at 812-235-2548 or kpatterson5@iuhealth.org.
Through this website you are able to link to other websites which are not under the control of the Monroe County Health Department. We have no control over the nature, content and availability of those sites. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them, they are for informational purposes only.
Community Preparedness
Monroe County Alert
Monroe County is offering a free service calledMonroe County Alert. This system enables us to provide you with critical information quickly in a variety of situations, such as severe weather, unexpected road closures, missing persons and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods.
You will receive time-sensitive messages wherever you specify, such as your home, mobile or business phones, email address, text messages and more. You pick where, you pick how.
Through this website you are able to link to other websites which are not under the control of the Monroe County Health Department. We have no control over the nature, content and availability of those sites. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them, they are for informational purposes only.
The EMAC meets on the Third Tuesday of every other month beginning February of each year. The meeting is held at the Monroe County Emergency Operations Center at 5850 W. Foster Curry Drive, Bloomington, IN 47403 at 9:00am.
