Portage County
NOAA Weather Radio provides timely warnings of severe weather and other hazards. All Ohioans are encouraged to purchase a NOAA Weather Radio for use in their home or place of business. Use of the NOAA radio in receiving warning information has and will continue to save lives.
| Facility | # of Facilities | # with NOAA Weather Radio Receivers |
| Schools | 27 | 21 |
| Hospitals | 16 | 6 |
| Nursing Homes | 6 | 5 |
| Child Care | 1 | |
| Government Buildings | 2 | |
| County HAS developed agreement with Ohio EMA & NWS for non-weather related activation of NOAA weather radio. | ||
| County DOES NOT use county activated alert monitors. | ||