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Allen County Centralized Dispatch Feasibility Study

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Allen County EMA Launches Twitter Site

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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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Be Alert During Flood Season In Ohio

Floods and flashfloods are the leading weather-related killers in the United States. Flooding in Ohio is no exception. In the past two decades, there have been 68 flood-related deaths in Ohio.

Here are some Flood Safety Tips:

  • About 80% of flood deaths occur in motor vehicles. Never attempt to drive into a flooded roadway. It only takes about two feet of water to float most cars.
  • If you live in a low-lying area near a creek, pay close attention to water levels during heavy rain events. Water rises rapidly during flash floods, often taking victims by surprise. Be prepared to move quickly to higher ground if water levels begin rising rapidly.
  • Never let children play near creeks or storm drains. Every year, deaths or injuries occur as a result of people getting swept away into a creek or storm drain, with the most frequent victim being children.
  • If you are camping, never place your tent or camper on the bank of a river or creek. Allowing some distance between your campsite and the creek is best, so if a flashflood does occur, you will have more time to move to higher ground.
  • Remember that just 6 inches of rapidly moving floodwater can knock a person down. A mere two feet of water can float a large vehicle, even a bus.