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.

Delaware County LEPC Hazmat Exercise (EOC)

Delaware County EMA Fan Drive – Pin Staff and EMA accept donated fans from the Delaware County Prosecutors’ Office.
#EveryDonationCounts

Turn Around – Don’t Drown!

Delaware State Park Tornado Shelter/Safe Room

Training with the Delaware County Child Abduction Response Team

Delaware County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Managment staff past and present

Funnel Cloud in Delaware County –

What’s the difference between a funnel cloud and a tornado? The funnel cloud is not touching the ground.

Shelf Cloud over the City of Delaware

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Contact

10 Court Street
Delaware, OH 43015

Phone
(740) 833-2180

Hours

Monday – Friday

8am – 4:30pm

 

 

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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

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.

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

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.Image attachment

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

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.
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