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.
🚨 Community Scam Alert - Fake Arrest Warrant Calls 🚨
Local law enforcement is warning residents about a scam that continues to target people in the Treasure Valley.
Scammers are impersonating members of the County Sheriff’s Office Deputies and City Police Officers and telling victims they have an outstanding arrest warrant, often claiming it is related to missing jury duty. The scammers may threaten immediate arrest unless the victim pays a supposed “bond” or “fine.”
⚠️ THIS IS A SCAM.
The County Sheriff’s Offices will never call and threaten to arrest you because you missed jury duty, have an outstanding warrant, owe a civil judgment, or have a tax bill due. Deputies/Officers will not demand payment over the phone to prevent an arrest.
Scammers may instruct victims to:
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Purchase gift cards or prepaid debit cards and provide the card information.
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Send money through Cash App, Venmo, Zelle, or other payment services.
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Purchase or transfer cryptocurrency, including Bitcoin.
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Stay on the phone while traveling to a bank, store, or cryptocurrency ATM.
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Provide personal or financial information.
Scammers may also spoof local 208 phone numbers and use the names of actual law-enforcement employees to make their story sound legitimate.
🛑 STOP — DON'T PAY!
If someone calls claiming to be law enforcement and demands immediate payment to avoid arrest:
DO NOT send money.
DO NOT purchase gift cards or cryptocurrency.
DO NOT provide personal or financial information.
DO NOT remain on the phone while carrying out their instructions.
Instead, hang up and independently contact the law-enforcement agency using a verified phone number. Do not use a number provided by the caller.
A recent incident illustrates how easily these scams can appear legitimate. A victim was told he had an arrest warrant and was instructed to withdraw $5,000 to pay a supposed bond at the Ada County Sheriff’s Office. After the situation was independently verified with the Sheriff’s Office, it was confirmed that no warrant existed and the call was part of an impersonation scam. The victim ultimately did not provide the money.
If you receive a suspicious call, report it to your local law-enforcement agency. For suspected County Sheriff’s Office or City Police Officer impersonation scams, it is advised to contact them directly by looking up an independent and verified contact number. DO NOT USE THE number given by the impersonator!
Remember: A legitimate law-enforcement officer will not demand immediate payment over the phone to make an arrest warrant disappear.
Please share this information with family members, friends, and especially anyone who may be more vulnerable to these types of scams. One conversation could prevent someone from losing thousands of dollars.
State Highway 16 Project
The Idaho Transportation Department is in the process of reevaluating Highway 16, between Highways 44 and 52, in regards to population growth and an increase of traffic in the area, since the last evaluations in 2004 and 2005. To view information regarding the improvement plans, please click here or on the image above.
New City Ordinance for Traffic Circles
A new traffic ordinance has been instated this year for traffic circles within the City of Emmett, as stated by Mayor Petrie: "Since January 2025, the city has operated under a new traffic ordinance that, if followed, does away with all confusion about how to negotiate traffic circles, also known as mini-roundabouts, in Emmett."
To view the Ordinance regarding this change, please Click Here or on the PDF image below!
Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events
(CRASE)
Be prepared: Active shooter event training is now being offered by our Patrol officers.
This free two (2) or three (3) hour training is available to schools, businesses, hospitals, places of worship, and the general public.
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 (2025) - By Isaac Crace
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Video Press Release: CGI Communications Partnership
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EVENTS CALENDAR
If you want to view the Emmett Public Library's event calendar, click here!
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.
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.