Franklin County Emergency Management and Homeland Security

5300 Strawberry Farms, Columbus, OH 43230

Phone: (614) 794-0213 Email: fcem&hs@franklincountyohio.gov

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Important Notices

Somali Residents Discuss Emergency Preparedness Click here for more information. Posted 2/5/2010

National Weather Service (NWS) winter storm warning issued Feb. 4, 2010

Winter Preparedness Tips from FCEM&HS Click here for more information. Posted 2/4/2010

FCEM&HS Issues Annual Report for 2009. View the full report here. Posted 2/3/2010

EMERGENCY MANAGERS HELP LOCAL SOMALIS PREPARE FOR DISASTERS - Feb. 4 Community Meeting To Tackle Language, Cultural Barriers to Improve Safety Click here for more information. Posted 2/3/2010

Our Mission

Franklin County Emergency Management and Homeland Security coordinates and preapares for county-wide all-hazards disaster planning, community education, warning, training, grant funding, response and recovery efforts in order to prepare and protect the citizens of Franklin County before, during and after natural and man-made disasters.

View the FCEM&HS Mission, Vision and Intent by clicking here.

Stay Informed!

Invest in a WEATHER ALERT RADIO to help keep you and your family safe. An alarm can wake you during severe weather. Some models are programmable to your local area. Available from most electronics retailers.
Receive emergency information notifications on your cell phone through the Telephone Emergency Notification System (TENS)-click here to sign up . Your information will only be used to notify you at the phone number you provide of emergency situations in your area. Please note-this will NOT be used to notify you of tornado watches or warnings because these weather events change too rapidly for telephone notifications.
Sign up to receive our newsletter-click here. View the current newsletter here.

Disaster Assistance Resource Database

FCEM&HS is updating the Disaster Assistance Resource Database for Franklin County. If your organization has a resource that may be offered free or at cost to assist with response to and recovery from emergencies and disasters, click here to visit our Planning & Recovery page.

Report a Problem

Outdoor Warning System sirens - click here to email. Include siren location or nearest intersection.
Thirty day spill reports, SARA Title III and chemical related emergency notifications should be directed to Jamie Stout, Planning/Recovery Manager. Click here to email inquiries.
Emergency contacts after business hours or on Federal holidays: call the FCEM&HS office number (614) 794-0213 and follow instructions to immediately contact the staff member on call. For police and fire emergencies call 9-1-1.

Updated 2/3/2010