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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