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
Mitigation is the proactive work you do before an emergency to limit damage and protect people. While you can’t control the weather, you can control how prepared your home is to withstand it. Here are a few more mitigation tips for #OPM2025 from our partners at Ohio Emergency Management Agency:
Mitigation works best when it’s part of your regular home maintenance. Add seasonal reminders to your calendar — for example:
🌷 Spring: Tree trimming, gutter cleaning, storm drain check
🌞 Summer: Hydrant clearing, roof inspection, securing outdoor items
🍂 Fall: Fireplace maintenance, gutter cleaning before winter storms
❄️ Winter: Snow clearance around hydrants, check branches for ice damage ... See MoreSee Less
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Good morning, Delaware County! For #OPM2025 this week, our preparedness topic is mitigation. This occurs when we act proactively to reduce or eliminate hazards that could be made worse during an emergency or disaster.
Do you have any dead branches in trees needing attention, where one gust of wind from a storm could cause them to fall and damage a vehicle or structure, or worse yet, severely injure someone? Are there any storm drains on or near your property that are clogged with debris, where a large rainstorm puts you at risk for flood damage?
These are just a few examples of how you can make the area around your home safer and mitigate the risks! Go to ema.ohio.gov/prepare-respond/be-prepared/preparedness-resources/home-mitigation-preparing-your-pr... for some more tips from our partners at Ohio Emergency Management Agency! ... See MoreSee Less
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Part of planning ahead involves knowing how and where to receive warnings & notifications. Our flyer below helps you identify great options to include in your family's emergency planning. Consider having at least three of these options to build in a system of redundancy to ensure you receive critical information when you need it. Delaware County residents should consider signing up for DelCo ALERTS - go to www.delcoalerts.org for more information about this system! Have a great weekend, Delaware County! #OPM2025 ... See MoreSee Less
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