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
W. Va. Day Closure
Elkins City Hall will be closed Monday, June 21 for West Virginia Day.
Garbage will be collected as usual.
6/16-17: Street Closures in S. Elkins
Bear Contracting, the contractor for the sewer/stormwater separation project, will be milling streets in South Elkins starting at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, June 16. For affected streets and more information, click here.
2021 Street Sweeper Schedule
Street sweeping begins 4/19. Tickets issued starting May 3. More info here.
Coronavirus Information
For information about coronavirus response and precautions in Elkins, click here.
