General and Emergency Assistance
If you would like to inquire about or apply for General or Emergency Assistance, call 618-201-6276 or email MTSupervisorHolub@gmail.com.
See the linked page for resources.
Fire Department
The Makanda Township Fire Department (MTFD) is a mostly volunteer organization. Our operations focus on fire protection, rescue, and first response services. We have two fire stations, Station #1 at 5420 Old US Highway 51 and Station #2 at 5975 Giant City Road, Carbondale.
See the linked page for details.
Highway Department
Makanda Township maintains side roads marked with lavender highlight in the map. Mowing, brush removal, oil and chip, culvert repairs, and snow removal are managed by township employees from the Highway Department building at 494 Hartline Rd.
Please report any missing traffic signs or other problems to Ed Hoke, the Highway Commissioner, by email at: makandatownshiphc@gmail.com
In a roads emergency, call 618-525-4278
Warming & Cooling Center
Fire Station #1, available weekdays. See the linked page for details.
Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP)
A CWPP Coordinator is available, who works with individual property owners to reduce the risk of wildfire on their properties, partners with other agencies to address potential hazards from wildfires, and conducts education outreach to interested community groups. See the linked page for details.
Committees
The Makanda Township Board delegates projects to committees that include members of the public. See the linked page for details.
Emergency Procedures
In case of emergency, call 911. Jackson County Emergency Management Services will dispatch the appropriate agencies.