Welcome to the ODPS Emergency Management Agency

Severe weather can happen anywhere and at any time. Spring and summer severe weather hazards in Ohio can include hazardous conditions produced by thunderstorms, including damaging winds, tornadoes, hail, flooding and flash flooding. Early spring severe weather can include freezing rain, sleet, snow and strong winds.

• Be Informed. Know Ohio’s spring and summer weather hazards and how to protect your family and home.
• Tornado Safety
• Flood Safety
• Thunder & Lightning Safety
• Extreme Heat
• Build a Disaster Supplies Kit. Have enough food, water and other supplies to sustain your household for at least three days.
• Plan Ahead for Severe Weather.
• Know how to receive emergency alerts
• Have a shelter-in-place plan
• Know evacuation routes
• Make a family/household communication plan

Also visit: www.weathersafety.ohio.gov

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    News

03.26.2019:   URSB Public Meeting Notice – April 8, 2019
03.22.2019:  VIDEO: NOAA's Spring 2019 Flood and Climate Outlook
03.18.2019:  Plan Ahead: Most Homeowners, Renters and Business Insurance Policies Don't Cover Flooding
03.13.2019:   Get Ready, Ohio! Severe Weather Awareness Week is March 17-23
02.28.2019:   2019 State of Ohio Hazard Mitigation Plan Now Available
02.04.2019:   Ohio EMA Now Accepting Safe Room Applications
01.25.2019:   Ohio EMA Releases Third Tabletop Exercise Toolkit
01.04.2019:   URSB Public Meeting Notice – January 14, 2019
11.15.2018:   Oil and Gas Firms Donate Response Vehicle to Belmont County EMA