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.