5300 Strawberry Farms, Columbus, OH 43230
Phone: 614.794.0213 Email: sehjohns@franklincountyohio.gov

Our Mission

The Franklin County Emergency Management & Homeland Security Office coordinates countywide emergency and disaster planning, education, warning, response and recovery to minimize the adverse impact on area residents and property.

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.
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Report a Problem

Report a problem with an Outdoor Warning System siren 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.

Disaster Declaration

President Bush's April 24th disaster declaration authorized federal assistance for the March 7-9, 2008 severe snow storm. The deadline for applications expired May 24, 2008. Please call if you have any questions or to add your name to our files for future declaration notifications.