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.
SKYWARN Storm Spotter Course
April 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM in Delaware, OH at the large conference room in the Byxbe Building (1610 St. Rt. 521, Delaware, OH 43015)
A FREE class to attend led by NWS meteorologists with techniques & safety for severe weather spotting
Register at: https://bit.ly/41ta4Ya
Good morning, Delaware County! Our partners at US National Weather Service Wilmington OH remind us not to disregard a severe thunderstorm. While not a tornado, it can still pack a punch with the capability of winds over 100mph, not to mention the possibility of hail and dangerous lightning! Take all Severe Thunderstorm Warnings seriously. ... See MoreSee Less
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Dir. McCarthy & Dep. Director Stewart attended the 2025 Ohio VOAD - Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster conference today. Director McCarthy participated in a panel discussion about collaborating with VOAD groups where he detailed the positive impact they had in Delaware County last year during the March tornado. ... See MoreSee Less
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We are 20 minutes away from the Statewide Tornado Drill. The Delaware County outdoor warning sirens will activate at 9:50 AM as part of this drill. If you are at work, on vacation, or out in public, you should take this time to consider what you would do if a tornado were to occur. Where would you go? Use these tips to help find a safe place to shelter. ... See MoreSee Less
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