WELCOME TO EMMETT
Thanks for stopping by to explore Emmett Idaho, one of the most vibrant small cities in the Treasure Valley!
We hope you find what you are looking for, but never hesitate to reach out to us and we will be happy to help you around.
Cops & Shoppers
The Emmett Police Department and Gem County Sheriff's Office are now taking donations for the annual Cops & Shoppers. If you would like to make a donation to make Christmas a little better for a child in need, please contact Sgt. Leatherman at 208-477-7307 or Corporal Armstrong at 208-817-1349.
NOW HIRING!
EMMETT POLICE DEPARTMENT
Click Here to view our recruitment page and available job descriptions!
City Council Meeting Update
Please note that the starting time for City Council Meetings has been changed to 5:30pm. This began with the meeting of Tuesday, March 26th. This change has been reflected in the calendar below and in the Amended Meeting Schedule located here.
Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events
(CRASE)
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Be prepared: Active shooter event training is now being offered by our Patrol officers.
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This free two (2) or three (3) hour training is available to schools, businesses, hospitals, places of worship, and the general public.
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For more information, visit our CRASE page by clicking here!
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Community Press Release:
To all City of Emmett property owners,
Did you know flooding is America’s most common natural disaster?
Many people don’t realize how common and costly floods are and don’t have flood insurance. This leaves a lot of renters, business owners, and homeowners vulnerable: one inch of water can cause up to $25,000 in damage.
Review these common myths to learn why flood insurance is so important to protect the life you’ve built in the City of Emmett.
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MYTH: You can’t buy flood insurance if you don’t live in a floodplain.
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Flooding can happen anywhere, not just in high-risk areas. Anyone in a participating National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) community can purchase flood insurance.
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MYTH: You can’t buy flood insurance if you live in a high-risk flood area.
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Anyone can buy flood insurance in a participating NFIP community. There are also options for purchasing private flood insurance. It’s important to know that it takes 30 days for a policy to go into effect; don’t wait until storms are predicted or underway.
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MYTH: Homeowners insurance includes flood insurance.
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Spoiler: It usually doesn’t! To protect your home from flood damage, you typically need a separate flood insurance policy. Business owners and renters should also purchase flood insurance to protect their property from flooding.
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MYTH: You can’t purchase flood insurance if your property has been flooded before.
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You can! You are eligible to purchase flood insurance after your home, apartment, or business has flooded if your community participates in the NFIP.
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MYTH: Federal disaster assistance will pay for flood damage.
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Not always, and not for all of it. Disaster assistance is available only after a Presidential disaster declaration. When available, it won’t pay for all the damage. Disaster assistance often comes in the form of a U.S. Small Business Administration disaster loan, which must be repaid with interest. Insurance is your best means of recovery from flooding.
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The City of Emmett has recently adopted ordinance O2021-4, Flood Control.
By adopting this ordinance, the City of Emmett has become a National Flood Insurance Program, (NFIP) community, making city residents eligible to obtain flood insurance if they choose.
Emmett Video Tour, by CGI Communications
Living in Emmett, Idaho - By Isaac Crace
Video Press Release: CGI Communications Partnership
EVENTS CALENDAR
If you want to view the Emmett Public Library's event calendar, click here!
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If you have a Community Event that you wish to have displayed on the Events Calendar, please submit a request via the form located through this link.
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If you wish to make a reservation request for an Emmett City Park location for a personal event, please click here to go to the City Park page containing the form.