The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) will make history this winter by being the first state in the nation to use green-colored strobe lights on its snowplow trucks. Studies show green lights are more easily detected by the human eye than other colors. The new green lights, along with new white lights, will be added […]
OCC Offers Tips to Stay Safe and Warm During an Outage
October 29, 2012 by
Hurricane Sandy has already caused widespread damage and loss of power to hundreds of thousands of consumers in the northeast and middle Atlantic states. Weather forecasters are predicting that Ohioans, particularly in eastern areas of the state, will feel the effects of the hurricane with high winds, heavy rains and possible snowfall expected as early […]
State Offers Drought Meetings to Assist Farmers
September 7, 2012 by
The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA), Ohio State University Extension and USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) will host a series of meetings throughout the state in September to provide crop and livestock farmers with information on farming in a drought and on accessing available relief resources. In July, Governor John R. Kasich signed Executive Order […]
Red Cross Readies for Possible Severe Weather
July 26, 2012 by
The American Red Cross is preparing to respond today if severe weather forecast for the afternoon creates a need, said Marion/Morrow Red Cross Chapters director, Michael Vance.
Red Cross Disaster Response Winds Down – Urges Planning for Future
July 12, 2012 by
As power has been restored across the state and residents have returned home, American Red Cross disaster response activities are winding down. All Red Cross emergency shelters and cooling centers have been closed and feeding routes have been suspended. At the same time the current effort wraps up, the Red Cross is urging residents to plan for future natural disasters.
Insurance Tips Offered for Businesses Recovering from Storm Damage
July 11, 2012 by
Ohio Lieutenant Governor and Department of Insurance Director Mary Taylor is sharing insurance advice with small business owners across Ohio to assist them in understanding their insurance coverage provisions as they recover from the recent severe weather that blanketed the state.
Water Company – No Service Disruptions from Storms
July 9, 2012 by
In the wake of severe storms and widespread loss of electricity in areas of the state, Aqua Ohio (Aqua) reports that there have been no interruptions to water service in Marion.
Marion Red Cross Opens Cooling Station for Thursday
July 5, 2012 by
In response to the remaining power outages in Marion County, the Marion County Chapter of the American Red Cross has a cooling station open at the Chapter House located at 1849 Summerset Dr. in Marion. The cooling station will be open until 6:00 p.m. Thursday evening.
Insurance Claim Tips to Help Those Impacted by Severe Weather
July 5, 2012 by
Ohio Lieutenant Governor and Department of Insurance Director Mary Taylor is advising Ohioans impacted by recent severe weather on how they should attend to damaged property and offered tips on the insurance claim filing process. Taylor also cautioned residents to beware of fraudulent contractors trying to take advantage of people in need of property repairs.
State Continues Extreme Fire Danger Warning
July 4, 2012 by
State Fire Marshal Larry Flowers has announced that the Warning of Extreme Fire Danger that he issued last week is still in effect.
