Public Safety
Last modified on November 18th, 2020 at 03:24 pm
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
8/12: Boil Water on Yokum LIFTED
Last modified on August 12th, 2022 at 09:16 am
The Boil Water Notice on Yokum Street has been lifted as of 8/12, 9:05 a.m.. Click here for more info.
8/10: Outage on Yokum
Water outage on/near Yokum. Line broke while under repair. Weather may affect repair time. More info shortly.
New Alley Parking Limits
Council recently imposed limits on alley parking citywide. Click here for more information.
2022 Street Sweeper Schedule
The 2022 street-sweeping season begins Monday, May 2. Starting May 23, Elkins police will ticket vehicles left parked on streets scheduled for street sweeping. More here.
Water Issues?
Last modified on May 8th, 2022 at 10:51 am
Got a non-emergency water issue? Report it online by clicking here.
