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
11/24: Boil Water in South Elkins
Boil water notice in area bounded by Bond Lane, Ward Avenue, the Tygart River, and Whiteman Avenue. More info and map here.
11/24: Water Off in South Elkins
To repair the leak at South Davis and Sixteenth, workers have had to close a valve that controls water to most of South Elkins/First Ward. Customers throughout this area will experience a lack of water pressure. Service will be restored as quickly as possible.
11/24: Leak Repair in S. Elkins
Update: Elkins Water System employees are responding to a water leak near the intersection of South Davis Avenue and 16th Street. South Davis Avenue is closed between Whiteman Avenue and 16th Street. Customers in the area may experience no/low pressure.
EPD Testing Dec. 11
EPD is testing for new officer candidates on Dec. 11. Learn more here.
Thanksgiving Week Closures & Schedule Changes
For city hall closures and changes to the trash collection schedule during Thanksgiving week, please click here.
11/2: Graham Street Boil Water Lifted
The Boil Water Notice previously issued for Graham Street is now lifted.
Fall Leaf Pickup
Fall leaf pickup begins Monday, Oct. 4 and continues throughout fall. More information here.
Coronavirus Information
For information about coronavirus response and precautions in Elkins, click here.
