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Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management
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Public Meeting NoticeHarvey Appointed Assistant DirectorWinners of Weather Radios |
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EMAThe Allen County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) was established in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code (ORC 5502) in 1988... |
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9-1-1The 9-1-1 concept was originally developed to provide the public with one simple, easy-to-remember number to call for help in emergency situations. |
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WeatherNews, Radar, Snow Level Summary and National Weather Service. |
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LEPCAllen County Hazardous Materials Emergency Planning Committee. |
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R.A.C.E.S.Allen County Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service. |
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Citizen CorpThe mission of the Citizen Corps is to harness the power of every individual through education, training and volunteer service... |
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Bomb SquadThe original concept of a non-military bomb squad was thought up in the late 60s, into the early 70s as a response to the increase of radical groups... |
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HazmatAllen County operates a countywide HAZMAT (hazardous materials) Team that is coordinated by the Allen County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management. |
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USARAllen County URBAN SEARCH AND RESCUE. |
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EnvironmentThe Allen County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (OHSEM) is an active participant in the environmental health... |
The Community Warning Sirens
Community Safety In Allen County, Ohio. Click on the button below to watch our video and learn more about what to do during emergencies.
See Something, Say Something.
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MAY IS NATIONAL POLICE MEMORIAL MONTH
Every year hundreds of law enforcement officers are killed in the line of duty. The month of May has been set aside nationally and by state and local officials as a time to recognize these officers and to offer our thanks for the tough job they perform every day.
Here in Allen County, the second Wednesday in May is recognized as "Law Enforcement Memorial Day" with a special noontime ceremony at the Police Memorial in front of the FOP Lodge Hall on Robb Avenue in Lima. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend this moving ceremony.
| The following law enforcement officers have been killed in the line of duty in Allen County: | |
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Patrolman Phillip Gobel Patrolman Phillip Droesch Sheriff Jess L. Sarber Deputy Ralph A. Harshe |
Detective Charles E. Hefner Patrolman Charles C. Bozeman Chief Constable Clarence E. "Pop" Prince Patrolman William F. Brown |
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