In the event of a disaster, Delaware County Emergency Management coordinates the county’s resources and agencies to reduce the impact it has on the county.
The Delaware County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management’s main goal is to save lives, prevent injuries, and protect property and the environment from “All Hazards” – Natural, Manmade, or Terrorism.
We strive reduce or eliminate the effects of day to day emergencies and large scale disasters in Delaware County through preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery.
We achieve our goals through the four phases of emergency management (Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery), conducting training and training exercises, and through education.
National Preparedness Month
September is National Preparedness Month. During this month, we want to help our community be ready for disasters and emergency situations that could happen at any time.
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The DCOHSEM Team is at Salt Fork State Park Lodge for the Emergency Management Association of Ohio 2024 Winter Conference to expand their knowledge and network with fellow emergency managers from across the state. Today, Director McCarthy & Specialist Weber each made presentations to the group. Great job! ... See MoreSee Less
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Good morning, Delaware County! The sight of stranded vehicles on the NE Ohio turnpike earlier this week highlights the importance of being prepared for travel and having some essential items with you. Be sure to check the weather forecast before heading out and keep your fuel tank as full as possible. #clickthepic for some suggested items to have onboard. What do you stock? ... See MoreSee Less
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Good morning, Delaware County! The morning commute has been challenging due to the icy roadways. Please slow down, allow extra drive time, and have some patience. There have been numerous crashes across the county. Be safe out there! ... See MoreSee Less
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I drive a pick up truck, I am very cautious. I couldn't tell if I was on wet pavement or ice! You have to be smart about it, which I think a lot of people are lacking these days no matter what the conditions are😡