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
MLK, Jr. Day
In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Elkins City Hall will be closed Monday, January 18. There is no change to the garbage collection schedule.
City Hall Closed to Public
To reduce transmission of COVID-19 virus, Elkins City Hall is closed to public effective Jan. 12. More here.
Christmas Tree Pickup
The City of Elkins Street Department will pick up Christmas trees Monday, January 4 through Friday, January 15. Remove all tinsel, lights, and decorations. Place tree at curb. Artificial trees are not accepted.
Coronavirus Information
For information about coronavirus response and precautions in Elkins, click here.
