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.
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Good morning, Delaware County! As we endure a few more days of frigid temps, keep the four Ps in mind when considering your preparedness efforts: PEOPLE, PETS, PIPES, & PLANTS. Check out the graphic for more information on each. Keep warm and remember - it's Ohio where we wake up at -2°F, but a heat wave of 46°F is right around the corner! ... See MoreSee Less
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Good morning, Delaware County. The Delaware County, OHIO, Sheriff's Office has downgraded our county to a LEVEL ONE SMOW/ICE EMERGENCY. Roadways may still have some snow/ice, and with the wind gusts and frigid temperatures, snow drifts and icy conditions are possible. Please continue to exercise caution, give yourself plenty of travel time if you do have to drive, and be safe!UPDATE: As of Sunday, December 14th at 12:54 PM, the Level 1 snow/ice emergency for Delaware County has been lifted. Some roadways remain slushy and slippery, so please continue to drive cautiously. Plow trucks continue to work on clearing the roadways, so remember to allow them ample space.
As of Sunday, December 14th, 5:05 AM, the Level 2 snow/ice emergency for Delaware County has been downgraded to a level 1. Some roadways remain slushy and slippery, so please continue to drive cautiously. Plow trucks continue to work on clearing the roadways, so remember to allow them ample space.
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