Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. announces that due to the inclement weather all non-emergency offices will be closing at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. This closure includes City Hall, Clerk’s Office, Hammond Port Authority, Hammond Water Department and Hammond Sanitary District. Hammond Public Works and Police Department will be open and answering phones for the duration of normal business hours.
Hammond Public Works has been out since early this afternoon plowing and salting roads. There are over 60 plow trucks/salt trucks and 3 front end loaders that are working diligently to keep roadways clear.
In the case of a power outage, we will open up the Civic Center, Sportsplex and/or Jean Shepherd Center as warming centers.
Please watch out for your neighbors, especially the elderly.