5300 Strawberry Farms, Columbus, OH 43230
Phone: 614.794.0213 Email: fcem&hs@franklincountyohio.gov

Important Notices

No safety concerns over dye-tracer study of Scioto. Learn more here.

Governor Strickland Proclaims June 21-27 Lightning Safety Awareness Week. "Remember, When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!" Link to the press release here.
A new document has been posted to the Ohio EMA NIMS Implementation Guidance web page at http://ema.ohio.gov/NimsGuidance.aspx.
H1N1 Influenza

The Columbus and Franklin County health departments' 24-hour H1N1 hot line for the public to call with questions or concerns is 2-1-1.

The Ohio Department of Health established a toll-free information line on April 27, 2009 for Ohioans with questions about H1N1 flu. The number is 1-866-800-1404 and the line is open from 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday. Callers can receive basic information, symptom descriptions and the number of confirmed cases. Some questions may be referred to epidemiologists.

Questions about H1N1 Influenza? View Swine Flu Fast Facts here.

Link to Columbus Health Department here.

Link to Franklin County Health Department here.

Our Mission

Franklin County Emergency Management & Homeland Security coordinates and prepares 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 & Intent by clicking here [PDF].

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.
Sign Up your Cell Phone Number for Emergency Information Notification through the Telephone Emergency Notification System (TENS). 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.
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Disaster Assistance Resource Database

FCEM&HS 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, visit our Planning & Recovery page at http://www.franklincountyohio.gov/emahs/planning_recovery.cfm to learn more.

Report a Problem

Report a problem with an Outdoor Warning System siren via email here.

Please include the siren location (or two nearest intersecting streets to your location) and the nature of the problem.

Sirens are tested Wednesday at 12:00 noon, weather permitting. Sirens sound for 20 seconds, stop for 40 seconds, sound for 20 seconds, then stop completely.

Thirty day spill reports, SARA Title III and chemical related emergency notifications should be directed to the Planning Department at 5300 Strawberry Farms Blvd., Columbus, OH 43230. Click here to email questions.
For all other problems or inquiries please call (614) 794-0213 Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Emergency contact after business hours or on Federal holidays: call the Franklin County Sheriff's Office at (614) 882-6614. On call personnel will be paged. This number is for emergency use only.

Updated June 23, 2009