WestfieldREADY

Westfield READY is an emergency planning, preparedness and information program for residents and visitors of the City of Westfield.

Westfield Citizens Safety Message

Surviving a Winter Storm

To survivive a snow or ice storm, follow these tips from Extreme Cold: A Prevention Guide to Promote Your Personal Health and Safety, a publication of CDC's National Center for Environmental Health.

Be prepared. Before weather hits, make sure you have a way to heat your home during a power failure. Keep a multipurpose, dry-chemical fire extinguisher nearby when using alternative heating sources.
Keep on hand extra blankets, flashlights with extra batteries, matches, a first aid kit, manual can opener, snow shovel and rock salt, and special needs items (e.g., diapers).
Stock water (few days supply), required medications, and food that does not need to be refrigerated or cooked.
Monitor the temperature of your home. Infants and persons over the age of 65 are especially susceptible to cold. If it's not possible to keep your home warm, stay with friends or family or in a shelter.
Dress in several layers to maintain body heat. Covering up with blankets can also conserve heat.

Letter to Westfield Citizens

To the Citizens of Westfield:

The City of Westfield has developed the Westfield READY program to help provide for your safety in the event of an emergency. This website includes general information about what you can do to help prepare for an emergency situation in the following areas:

1. What Can You Do To Prepare for an Emergency?

a. Developing Family Emergency Plans

b. Creating Emergency Kits

2. City of Westfield Evacuation Plans

3. City of Westfield In-vacuation Plans

4. City of Westfield Emergency Communications Plans

While preparation for emergencies is one of the most important functions of local government, it must begin with the individual. Each and every one of us must take personal responsibility for our own and our family’s safety in an emergency. While we are fortunate that our close proximity to a large city gives us access to tremendous resources, in the event of a wide spread emergency those resources will be stretched very thin and may not be available. Thus we as a community and you as an individual must be prepared to “go it alone” in an emergency for at least seventy-two (72) hours, and perhaps even longer.

Your safety is our priority and we hope this website will enhance your preparedness and contribute to the safety of you and your family.

Mayor Andy Cook

Fire Chief Todd Burtron

Police Chief Joel Rush

Weather Updates

January 12, 2012 Winter Weather Advisory Winter weather advisory in effect from noon today to 1 pm est Friday. An upper level low will bring accumulating snow to central Indiana this afternoon through Friday. Northwest winds ...
Posted Jan 12, 2012 9:04 AM by pamtaylor@westfield.in.gov
Winter Weather Advisory-10 AM EST Thursday to 1PM EST Friday The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY for snow and blowing snow, which is in effect from 10 AM EST Thursday to 1 PM EST ...
Posted Jan 11, 2012 1:41 PM by pamtaylor@westfield.in.gov
First Snow of the Year Rain is falling in the area this morning and a flood watch remains in effect today. Look for rain and snow mix during the rush hour changing to all snow ...
Posted Nov 29, 2011 5:41 AM by pamtaylor@westfield.in.gov
Weather Update for Westfield Oppressive heat and humidity expected this week. A large area of high pressure aloft will intensify over the middle of the nation, and drift slowly eastward. The associated heat and ...
Posted Jul 18, 2011 12:55 PM by pamtaylor@westfield.in.gov
Tornado WATCH Until 7 PM & Potential For Very Significant Severe Weather The National Weather Service has issued a TORNADO WATCH for parts of Indiana, including Hamilton County, until 7 PM tonight. A Tornado Watch means weather conditions are favorable for the ...
Posted May 25, 2011 12:56 PM by pamtaylor@westfield.in.gov
City of Westfield Under Moderate Risk of Severe Weather for April 19, 2011 As storms move in and out of Indiana, possible weather hazards for Westfield include tornadoes, heavy rain resulting in flash flooding, damaging straight line winds and large hail. Lightning is ...
Posted Apr 19, 2011 11:03 AM by pamtaylor@westfield.in.gov
Westfield-Washington Schools - Closed Tomorrow Westfield-Washington Schools will be closed tomorrow (2/3).
Posted Feb 2, 2011 2:42 PM by Tammy Havard
Emergency Operations Center is now Closed If you have an emergency, please call 9-1-1 For non-emergency questions, please call 804-3150 for assistance until 4:30pm. Thank you!
Posted Feb 2, 2011 11:05 AM by Tammy Havard