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.
Happy Friday, Delaware County! It's been a busy week for the Delaware County Emergency Management team, as they conducted their annual staff retreat at Salt Fork State Park Lodge on Wednesday, focusing on strategic planning for 2026. That was immediately followed on Thursday & Friday with the Emergency Management Association of Ohio (EMAO) 2025 Winter Conference. Director McCarthy was sworn in as the new EMAO President and spoke to the membership about his vision for the next year and the challenges facing emergency management. Deputy Director Stewart, who serves as the co-chair of the Education Committee that develops the conference, received his recertification as an Ohio Certified Emergency Manager. Planning Coordinator Weber shared about the new school safety caucus that she co-chairs, and also presented with Delaware County, OHIO, Sheriff's Office SGT Josh Clarke, and Ethos Search Operations Team Executive Director and team member Jennifer Stokes, discussing the success of the partnership between the Delaware County Child Abduction Response Team (CART) and Delaware County EMA. Way to represent, Team EMA! ... See MoreSee Less
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A Place of Warmth at Zion will be open at the Zion Church TONIGHT - December 4th, 2025. For all others seeking sheltering options or in need of additional information or assistance, please contact HelpLine of Delaware and Morrow Counties, Inc. by dialing 2-1-1.
The church is located at 51 W. Central AVE in Delaware at the corner of Franklin ST & W. Central AVE. Please help us spread the word! ... See MoreSee Less
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Today, the Delaware County Emergency Management Executive Committee and Director Alex McCarthy recognized Trustee Charles Miley of Brown Township during his last meeting as a member of the Committee. Thank you, Mr. Miley, for 14+ years of dedication, contributions, and commitment to our office and to the residents of Delaware County! ... See MoreSee Less
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