Following the violent weather in Ohio this weekend, Attorney General Mike DeWine today offered a warning to residents to beware of traveling contractors who try to take advantage of homeowners in need of assistance. To help protect local residents, the City of Marion requires that all solicitors be registered.
Statewide State of Emergency Declared Following Storms
July 2, 2012 by
Governor John R. Kasich has declared a state of emergency for the entire state of Ohio after severe storms and high winds knocked out power for approximately one million power company customers across two-thirds of the state. The widespread outages could take up to a week to fully restore and, together with the current severe heat wave, could create crisis situations for the elderly, young children and those with sensitive medical conditions.
Red Cross Opens Emergency Shelter and Cooling Station in Marion
June 30, 2012 by
In response to storms of June 29th, the Marion County Chapter of the American Red Cross has opened an emergency shelter and cooling station at the Chapter located at 1849 Summerset Dr. in Marion. The shelter and cooling station opened at 1:00 p.m. Saturday and will remain open until further notice. Persons wishing to use the facility are asked to call the Chapter prior to arriving at 740-725-9141.
Officials Urge Residents to Use Caution During Extreme Heat
June 28, 2012 by
With heat and humidity on the rise, the Ohio Department of Health and Ohio Emergency Management Agency urge residents to use extra care to avoid heat-related illness over the next several days. They say you should remember that even short periods of high temperatures can cause serious health problems.
Lightning Safety – When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors
June 25, 2012 by
In a coordinated effort with the National Weather Service, the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness promotes June 24-30 as Lightning Safety Awareness Week, and encourages all Ohioans to practice lightning and severe storm safety and preparedness throughout the summer.
Insurance Tips for Spring Severe Weather Season
April 3, 2012 by
Ohio Lieutenant Governor and Department of Insurance Director Mary Taylor, in conjunction with Spring Severe Weather Awareness Week, March 25-31, is asking people to prepare ahead of the volatile spring weather season in Ohio, capable of producing thunderstorms, flooding and tornadoes.
Ohio Tornado Outbreak Starts Severe Weather Season Early
March 22, 2012 by
March 25-31 is Ohio's Severe Weather Awareness Week, proclaimed by Governor John R. Kasich and promoted by the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness, to encourage residents to prepare for weather incidents that typically occur during spring and summer months, but they may strike at any time.
Winds Knock Over Semis, Barns, Cause Two Deaths
August 5, 2010 by
Winds reaching 70 mph knocked over three barns being renovated Wednesday at the state's largest egg farm, killing two workers, authorities said. Strong winds also blew down a 10-foot-high brick wall at a school construction site in Edgerton, near the Ohio-Indiana state line, killing a worker, and knocked three semitrailers onto their sides on U.S. 23 south of Marion.
Giant Ohio Jesus Statue Destroyed by Lightening
June 15, 2010 by
A six-story-tall statue of Jesus Christ with his arms raised along a highway was struck by lightning in a thunderstorm Monday night and burned to the ground, police said.
Strength Upgraded for Tornado that Killed 5
June 8, 2010 by
Weather experts now believe the weekend tornado that killed five people in northwest Ohio was stronger than first thought, with winds up to 175 mph.
The latest National Weather Service estimate puts the tornado at a 4 on the 0-5 scale for rating tornadoes, with 5 being the most intense.
