Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry and the Vanderburgh County Commissioners have declared a State of Emergency for the City of Evansville and Vanderburgh County, effective through Sunday, February 1, or until otherwise rescinded, pursuant to Indiana Code 10-14-3-29.
In addition, the Civic Center, County Courts Building, and Old Vanderburgh Courthouse will be closed on Monday, January 26.
Further updates will be provided as they become available.
January 25, 2026
To protect the public safety and welfare during this winter storm, Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry and the Vanderburgh County Commissioners have declared Evansville and Vanderburgh County in a State of Emergency through Sunday, February 1, or until otherwise rescinded, pursuant to Indiana Code 10-14-3-29.
The Civic Center complex also will be closed on Monday, January 26.The State of Emergency is a response to the winter storm currently affecting Evansville and Vanderburgh County, and follows Governor Mike Braun’s declaration of a State of Emergency for the State of Indiana.
The effect of this declaration is to:
1. Activate the response and recovery aspects of all applicable city and county disaster emergency plans.
2. Authorize the furnishing of aid and assistance under the plans.
A full draft of the State of Emergency is attached to this news release.
City of Evansville-Vanderburgh County Commissioners Emergency Proclamation 01.25.2026
