Richmond Fire Update 4/16/2023: Evacuation Orders Lifted. Guidelines for reentry to the area included. 
For our Richmond residents affected by the Industrial Fire, the previously established evacuation zone/orders and shelter-in-place orders have been lifted as of 4:00pm today, Sunday, April 16, 2023. This decision was made in collaboration with multiple federal, state, and local officials and based upon guidance from the Wayne County Health Department using test results and air monitoring data provided to us by the US EPA for analysis.
Guidelines for reentry into homes in the area are attached. Continue to visit the already established websites for further information and details, and the Community Help Line is still being staffed 24/7 and available to those with questions; 765-973-9300
The City of Richmond has an information page on their website: www.richmondindiana.gov/news/warehouse-fire-information
The US EPA- https://response.epa.gov/site/site_profile.aspx?site_id=16003
For EMA- www.facebook.com/IN89EMA
For City of Richmond- www.facebook.com/StellarRichmond
Instructions:
For information or health concerns:
Community Help Line: 765-973-9300
Website: www.richmondindiana.gov/news/warehouse-fire-information
Address/Location
Wayne County Emergency Management Agency
401 E Main St
Richmond, IN 47374
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 765-973-9399
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP 89EMA followed by your message, to 888777
358 NW F St
Richmond, IN 47374
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Pollution and other environmental
- Event:
- Air Pollution