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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...

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WINTER STORM SAFETY IN OHIO

Winter storms can develop at any time in Northwest Ohio and Allen County . The Emergency Management Agency offers the following:

SAFE WINTER DRIVING TIPS . . .

  • If you have a cellular phone available for your use, keep the battery charged and keep it with you whenever traveling in winter weather.
  • Keep a windshield scraper and small broom in your car for ice and snow removal.
  • Keep your vehicle's gas tank full for emergency use and to help increase your car's traction.
  • Plan long trips carefully, travel during daylight when possible, and let someone know your destination, route, and expected arrival time.
  • Put together a disaster supply kit for the trunk of each vehicle to include blankets, small shovel, pocket knife, jumper cables, tools, flashlight and batteries, bottles of water, first aid kit, small bag of sand, and a brightly colored cloth.

IF YOU BECOME STRANDED . . .

  • Stay with your vehicle
  • Call 9-1-1 on your cellular phone
  • Display a trouble sign
  • Run your engine 10 minutes per hour to stay warm, remember to crack open windows while car is running
  • Use newspapers and maps for added insulation
  • Drink fluids
  • Take turns sleeping