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Allen County EMA Launches Twitter Site

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April 2009
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Allen County, Ohio EMA

EMA

The Allen County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) was established in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code (ORC 5502) in 1988...

 Allen County, Ohio 911

9-1-1

The 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.
Allen County, Ohio Weather

Weather

News, Radar, Snow Level Summary and National Weather Service.

 Allen County, Ohio LEPC

LEPC

Allen County Hazardous Materials Emergency Planning Committee.
Allen County, Ohio R.A.C.E.S.

R.A.C.E.S.

Allen County Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service.

 Allen County, Citizen Corp

Citizen Corp

The mission of the Citizen Corps is to harness the power of every individual through education, training and volunteer service...
Allen County, Ohio Bomb Squad

Bomb Squad

The 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...

 Allen County, Ohio HAZMAT

Hazmat

Allen County operates a countywide HAZMAT (hazardous materials) Team that is coordinated by the Allen County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management.

Allen County, Ohio USAR

USAR

Allen County URBAN SEARCH AND RESCUE.

 Allen County, Ohio Environment

Environment

The 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.

 

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Tornado Season in Allen County

Did you know that Allen County ranks third out of the 88 counties in the total number of tornado related fatalities in Ohio? Unfortunately this is a true fact. Since 1950, 18 Allen County residents have been killed in tornadoes. As a result of this alarming statistic we take tornado safety very seriously here.

Here are some tornado facts:

  • Most tornadoes occur between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m., but remember they can happen AT ANY TIME
  • Ohio averages 16 tornadoes every year
  • Allen County has experienced 12 tornadoes since 1950, resulting 18 deaths
  • Tornado winds can reach speeds of 250 mph or more, with damage paths in excess of one mile wide
  • Most tornadoes move from southwest to northeast, but they can move in ANY direction
  • The average speed of a tornado is 30 mph.
  • Ohio's peak season for tornadoes is April through July

Here are some important SAFETY TIPS:

  • Develop a plan NOW for how you and your family will take shelter at home, work and school when a tornado warning is sounded
  • When a Tornado Watch is issued, pay attention to weather conditions and monitor local media and NOAA weather radio for important information
  • The safest place to be during a tornado is below ground. If you have no basement or cellar, go to a small room (bathroom or closet) in the middle of the ground floor of your building. Stay away from windows.
  • Residents in mobile homes should make advance arrangements with a nearby building where they can take shelter during the storm