Important Notices

HOW TO BE PREPARED FOR A WINTER STORM; Winter Safety Awareness Week in Ohio through Nov, 21. November 16, 2009
HELPING SOMALI RESIDENTS PREPARE FOR DISASTER October 9, 2009
A RADIO THAT CAN KEEP YOU SAFE October 9, 2009
H1N1 Influenza in Columbus and Franklin County

Important Information Sources:

www.columbuspandemicflu.org

www.cdrsinfo.com

Facebook - www.facebook.com and search Columbus Flu Info

Twitter - www.twitter.com/ColumbusFluInfo

Other Sources:

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.

View Swine Flu Fast Facts here.

Link to Columbus Health Department here.

Link to Franklin County Health Department here.

SIREN WATCH-VOLUNTEER TO MONITOR THE FRANKLIN COUNTY OUTDOOR WARNING SYSTEM Learn more in our Siren Watch fact sheet. September 1, 2009.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY PROMOTES CITIZEN READINESS August 31, 2009
EMERGENCY MANAGERS WEIGH ODDS, IMPACT OF FUTURE DISASTERS August 18, 2009
Edwin Schleppi, Dedicated Amateur Radio Volunteer, Dies. Click here for more information.

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.
To reach a staff member after regular business hours, call our office at (614) 794-0213 and follow the prompts to be connected to the on call staff member.

Updated October 29, 2009