Gate operations for Washington’s Birthday holiday weekend
04 Feb 2026 17:12
Gate operations for Washington’s Birthday holiday weekend: Wilson Gate: Closed Friday, Feb. 13 through Monday, Feb. 16. Brandenburg Gate: Closed Saturday, Feb. 14 through Monday, Feb. 16. Chaffee (main) Gate: Remains open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Chaffee Avenue’s on-ramps to US 31W (Dixie Highway) remain open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week. (NOTE: This is NOT to be confused with the Chaffee (main) Gate’s road – Bullion Boulevard – that leads to US 31W.) The Fort Knox Visitor Center remains open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week.
Fort Knox Inclement Weather Information
23 Jan 2026 17:49
1. Purpose: To summarize Fort Knox contingency operations in response to inclement weather, and better prepare the Fort Knox Community to mitigate, respond to, and recover from severe weather incidents. 2. The Garrison Commander, with approval from the Senior Commander and Fort Knox DoDEA Schools Superintendent, directs installation-level and/or Fort Knox Community Schools delays in reporting, early releases, and/or closures. However, Directors and Commanders maintain the authority to make independent determinations regarding operations for individual installation organizations. 3. The Garrison Commander, in coordination with the Directorate of Emergency Services and Range Branch, establishes cantonment and range road conditions. While a BLACK designation denotes the most severe road conditions, at least one installation gate always remains open for emergency services and those needing to travel by POV to and from the cantonment area; Dial 502-624-KNOX (5669) for cantonment road conditions and 502-624-COLD (2653) for range road conditions. 4. Following a weather-related decision regarding installation-level and/or Fort Knox Community Schools operations, the Installation Operations Center (IOC) will disseminate messages that outline delays in reporting, early releases, and/or closures installation-wide. The workforce must understand their organization’s notification procedures for receiving and relaying these messages, and how those messages impact their work responsibilities. 5. Supervisors are responsible for identifying and notifying their emergency employees in writing; “weather essential” employees are a subset of emergency employees required to continue mission essential operations and/or provide essential support during severe weather contingency operations, as outlined in 5 CFR 630. Employees on telework statuses are expected to continue working normal duty hours regardless of closures, delays or early releases (unless prevented by loss of power and/or internet or other conditions that impede safe and effective work). 6. The Fort Knox website (home.army.mil/knox) is the primary site for information regarding operating statuses, road conditions, closures, and alternate operating hours for service-oriented organizations, facilities, and Fort Knox Community Schools when weather conditions or emergencies necessitate a change in routine operations. The ALERT! Mass Warning Notification System, 502-624-KNOX (5669), Fort Knox Facebook and X (formerly Twitter), workforce email ("Knox Ops Center Msg" and/or "KNOXINFO"), and area news media also distribute delays/closures announcements. a. The ALERT! Mass Warning Notification System program is installed on work computers and prompts users to acknowledge messages regarding weather and emergency actions. If the ALERT! icon is not on the taskbar, email the IOC (usarmy.knox.id-training.mbx.ioc-watch-ofcr@army.mil) for instructions. Those with sign-up completion issues should contact their information management officer (IMO) for assistance. b. Registration to receive ALERT! messages on mobile devices can be completed at https://alert.csd.disa.mil. Command Access Card (CAC) access is required for registration, so service members and DoD civilian employees must register on behalf of their family members to receive notifications. 7. Fort Knox Community Schools-specific delays, early releases and closures announcements are also disseminated via the district’s internal notification system. 8. Government facility managers may pick up ice melt and salt from DPW for use in areas outside their buildings; provided ice melt or salt is not authorized for personal use or in housing areas. a. Ice melt and salt in bags are available Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Richardson Hall (Building 1730), located between Phantom Division and Famous 4th Division roads. b. Bulk loads of regular road salt (i.e., for motor pools and unit formation areas) are available Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Marshall Hall (Building 1726), located between Phantom Division and Famous 4th Division roads. c. Facility managers must sign in at the pick-up sites to request the ice melt or salt. If requiring bulk loads, the requester must supply buckets or barrels from their organization and arrange for their own transportation. 9. A comprehensive overview of Fort Knox’s inclement weather operations can be found at https://home.army.mil/knox/index.php/about/Garrison/DPTMS/inclement-weather-information 10. Personnel with questions regarding Fort Knox Inclement Weather Operations should contact their supervisor directly.
PUBLIC NOTICE
20 Jan 2026 19:53
Fort Knox proposes demolition of Central Water Treatment Plant (CWTP, Building 1205), which is a contributing element of the Fort Knox Cantonment Historic District. Completed in 1937, this building has been decommissioned and no longer serves the drinking water system. Fort Knox, in consultation with Kentucky State Historic Preservation Officer, determined the proposed addition constitutes an adverse effect to the Historic District. In accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act (36 CFR 800), Fort Knox invites interested members of the public to comment on the proposed project. Public comments regarding this proposed project can be addressed to Environmental Management Division, AMIM-KNP-E, 125 6th AVE STE 320, Fort Knox, KY 40121, or emailed to usarmy.knox.id-training.mbx.dpw-emd-info@army.mil.
Fort Knox voting assistance announcement
15 Jan 2026 21:13
The Fort Knox Voting Assistance Office reminds all military and eligible civilian absentee voters that a new Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) should be submitted annually to ensure receipt of absentee voting materials. Most states are now purging previous requests annually to ensure reduction of erroneous ballot mailings. Attached is the current FPCA. This should be filled out, printed and then mailed to the address of your designated voting office. This can be located easily on FVAP.gov which also has a downloadable version of the FPCA. Voting is your voice, don’t remain silent. As always, your local Unit Voting Assistance Officers can assist as well as the installation office in Building 1002, Room 131. The office phone numbers are 502 624-4030 or 502 624-6197. Primary season is approaching quickly, get your requests in asap.
04 Feb 2026 17:12
Gate operations for Washington’s Birthday holiday weekend: Wilson Gate: Closed Friday, Feb. 13 through Monday, Feb. 16. Brandenburg Gate: Closed Saturday, Feb. 14 through Monday, Feb. 16. Chaffee (main) Gate: Remains open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Chaffee Avenue’s on-ramps to US 31W (Dixie Highway) remain open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week. (NOTE: This is NOT to be confused with the Chaffee (main) Gate’s road – Bullion Boulevard – that leads to US 31W.) The Fort Knox Visitor Center remains open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week.
Fort Knox Inclement Weather Information
23 Jan 2026 17:49
1. Purpose: To summarize Fort Knox contingency operations in response to inclement weather, and better prepare the Fort Knox Community to mitigate, respond to, and recover from severe weather incidents. 2. The Garrison Commander, with approval from the Senior Commander and Fort Knox DoDEA Schools Superintendent, directs installation-level and/or Fort Knox Community Schools delays in reporting, early releases, and/or closures. However, Directors and Commanders maintain the authority to make independent determinations regarding operations for individual installation organizations. 3. The Garrison Commander, in coordination with the Directorate of Emergency Services and Range Branch, establishes cantonment and range road conditions. While a BLACK designation denotes the most severe road conditions, at least one installation gate always remains open for emergency services and those needing to travel by POV to and from the cantonment area; Dial 502-624-KNOX (5669) for cantonment road conditions and 502-624-COLD (2653) for range road conditions. 4. Following a weather-related decision regarding installation-level and/or Fort Knox Community Schools operations, the Installation Operations Center (IOC) will disseminate messages that outline delays in reporting, early releases, and/or closures installation-wide. The workforce must understand their organization’s notification procedures for receiving and relaying these messages, and how those messages impact their work responsibilities. 5. Supervisors are responsible for identifying and notifying their emergency employees in writing; “weather essential” employees are a subset of emergency employees required to continue mission essential operations and/or provide essential support during severe weather contingency operations, as outlined in 5 CFR 630. Employees on telework statuses are expected to continue working normal duty hours regardless of closures, delays or early releases (unless prevented by loss of power and/or internet or other conditions that impede safe and effective work). 6. The Fort Knox website (home.army.mil/knox) is the primary site for information regarding operating statuses, road conditions, closures, and alternate operating hours for service-oriented organizations, facilities, and Fort Knox Community Schools when weather conditions or emergencies necessitate a change in routine operations. The ALERT! Mass Warning Notification System, 502-624-KNOX (5669), Fort Knox Facebook and X (formerly Twitter), workforce email ("Knox Ops Center Msg" and/or "KNOXINFO"), and area news media also distribute delays/closures announcements. a. The ALERT! Mass Warning Notification System program is installed on work computers and prompts users to acknowledge messages regarding weather and emergency actions. If the ALERT! icon is not on the taskbar, email the IOC (usarmy.knox.id-training.mbx.ioc-watch-ofcr@army.mil) for instructions. Those with sign-up completion issues should contact their information management officer (IMO) for assistance. b. Registration to receive ALERT! messages on mobile devices can be completed at https://alert.csd.disa.mil. Command Access Card (CAC) access is required for registration, so service members and DoD civilian employees must register on behalf of their family members to receive notifications. 7. Fort Knox Community Schools-specific delays, early releases and closures announcements are also disseminated via the district’s internal notification system. 8. Government facility managers may pick up ice melt and salt from DPW for use in areas outside their buildings; provided ice melt or salt is not authorized for personal use or in housing areas. a. Ice melt and salt in bags are available Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Richardson Hall (Building 1730), located between Phantom Division and Famous 4th Division roads. b. Bulk loads of regular road salt (i.e., for motor pools and unit formation areas) are available Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Marshall Hall (Building 1726), located between Phantom Division and Famous 4th Division roads. c. Facility managers must sign in at the pick-up sites to request the ice melt or salt. If requiring bulk loads, the requester must supply buckets or barrels from their organization and arrange for their own transportation. 9. A comprehensive overview of Fort Knox’s inclement weather operations can be found at https://home.army.mil/knox/index.php/about/Garrison/DPTMS/inclement-weather-information 10. Personnel with questions regarding Fort Knox Inclement Weather Operations should contact their supervisor directly.
PUBLIC NOTICE
20 Jan 2026 19:53
Fort Knox proposes demolition of Central Water Treatment Plant (CWTP, Building 1205), which is a contributing element of the Fort Knox Cantonment Historic District. Completed in 1937, this building has been decommissioned and no longer serves the drinking water system. Fort Knox, in consultation with Kentucky State Historic Preservation Officer, determined the proposed addition constitutes an adverse effect to the Historic District. In accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act (36 CFR 800), Fort Knox invites interested members of the public to comment on the proposed project. Public comments regarding this proposed project can be addressed to Environmental Management Division, AMIM-KNP-E, 125 6th AVE STE 320, Fort Knox, KY 40121, or emailed to usarmy.knox.id-training.mbx.dpw-emd-info@army.mil.
Fort Knox voting assistance announcement
15 Jan 2026 21:13
The Fort Knox Voting Assistance Office reminds all military and eligible civilian absentee voters that a new Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) should be submitted annually to ensure receipt of absentee voting materials. Most states are now purging previous requests annually to ensure reduction of erroneous ballot mailings. Attached is the current FPCA. This should be filled out, printed and then mailed to the address of your designated voting office. This can be located easily on FVAP.gov which also has a downloadable version of the FPCA. Voting is your voice, don’t remain silent. As always, your local Unit Voting Assistance Officers can assist as well as the installation office in Building 1002, Room 131. The office phone numbers are 502 624-4030 or 502 624-6197. Primary season is approaching quickly, get your requests in asap.