Public Safety
Below are links to the city’s police, fire and code-enforcement departments.
In an emergency, dial 911.
If you have a public safety concern but are unsure of which department to bring it to, click here for some FAQ’s that may help direct you.
For information about emergency preparedness, response, and notifications, please click here.
For information about police and fire department hiring, please click here.
If you are looking for information about Elkins Municipal Court, please click here.
Animal Control
Although animal control is a county, not city, service, contact information for the Randolph County Dog Warden and Randolph County Humane Society is provided here for your convenience.
Randolph County Dog Warden
(304) 636-2521
Randolph County Humane Society
PO Box 785
195 Weese Street Extension
Elkins, WV 26241
304.636.7844
rchs-pets.org
Alerts
9/16: Water off Lavallette, Ward
Shutting down water for Lavallette and Ward Avenue customers for repair of a damaged water line.
9/15: Water leak at Gilmore & Pleasant
City of Elkins Water System employees are repairing a leak in Third Ward at Gilmore & Pleasant at this time. Customers in the area may experience low or no pressure until repairs are complete.
Week of 9/13: Street Closures
Road closures for sewer/stormwater separation project, week of September 13:
+ Monday-Wednesday: 14th Street from Lavalette Avenue toward Taylor Avenue
+ Wednesday-Thursday: Lavalette Avenue from 15th Street toward 16th Street
Map here.
9/13 Water Outage: D&E Area
Water off Monday (9/13) starting 8 p.m. for hydrant replacement on D&E campus. Affected area: D&E campus, Patricia Avenue, Grandview Avenue, Spruce Street, Sycamore Street, and Harpertown Road.
9/9: Water leaks Woodford; W. Main
9/9: Randolph and 4th Closure
Friday 9/9: Mountaineer Gas repairing lines near Randolph and Fourth. Expect delays/choose alternate route. More here.
9/10: Yard Waste Recycling Reopened
The yard-waste dropoff site on Jones Drive has reopened.
For more information about recycling in Elkins, click here.
Payment drop box location change
Due to the City Hall Parking Lot Project work, the payment drop box has been moved to Fourth Street. The box is located at the yellow curb line just beyond the handicap parking spot next to City Hall on Fourth Street.
2021 Street Sweeper Schedule
Street sweeping began 4/19. More info here.
Coronavirus Information
For information about coronavirus response and precautions in Elkins, click here.
