St. Joseph County anchored by South Bend is home to the University of Notre Dame — one of the most prestigious Catholic universities in the world. The St. Joseph River creates flooding risk through South Bend. The county faces moderate tornado risk and has experienced tornado events. Notre Dame's 12000 students and major football game crowds create large institutional emergency planning requirements. The county serves as a regional hub for northern Indiana emergency coordination.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// Recommended Supplies
Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 5 / 10 Moderate Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Tornado / Flash Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Severe Storm |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 5 |
| Last Major Event | 2018 Flooding |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (574) 235-9611 |
| Emergency Shelters | 12 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-80 US-31 US-20 IN-23 |
// County Profile
| County | St. Joseph County IN |
| State | Indiana (IN) |
| Population | 272 |
| Area | 457 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
// Major Cities
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// Nearby Infrastructure Risks
Critical infrastructure facilities within or near this area that could affect civilian safety during emergencies, conflict, or infrastructure failures.
Infrastructure risk data is for emergency preparedness awareness. Facility locations are publicly known. Always follow official emergency guidance.