Forecasters have indicated that a continuous line of storms may stretch eastward throughout Ohio late tonight and early tomorrow. These storms likely will include high winds that may cause extensive power outages. The Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel (OCC) advises utility consumers throughout the state to be prepared in case they lose power during […]
Heat Awareness Day Highlights Safety Tips, Preparation
May 24, 2013 by
With summer officially a month away, and unusually cool weather forecast for the weekend, most of us can’t wait for the return of hot and sunny days. But with summer months come heat and humidity. May 24, 2013 is Heat Awareness Day, promoted by the National Weather Service, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and […]
Township Emergency Sirens Offline as Radio Receivers Upgraded
May 22, 2013 by
The Marion Township Trustees say all but one of their emergency sirens are offline while their radio receivers are upgraded. The issue was discovered when the Marion Township Fire Department ran tests to make sure the sirens, which provide alerts for severe weather and tornadoes, were working properly. The FCC required that all Public Safety […]
ODOT Receives National Recognition for Snow and Ice Control
April 4, 2013 by
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) recently received the American Public Works Association (APWA) Excellence in Snow and Ice Control Award for 2013. ODOT is the only state department of transportation in the country to receive this distinguished honor. “Our people do great things every day and it’s nice to be recognized for the superior […]
AAA Urges Checking for Proper Flood Insurance Coverage
March 29, 2013 by
Flooding can occur during any season, but is typically most prevalent during the early spring, when rain pours over frozen ground and causes runoff. Even those outside of designated flood zones may be at risk for spring floods. It’s not too late for homeowners to prepare their homes and families for a flood. Just an […]
Snow Advisory for Marion Cancelled
March 25, 2013 by
At 10:45am Monday morning, Marion County Sheriff Tim Bailey cancelled the Level One Snow Advisory that was put into effect earlier. Sheriff Bailey stated main roads and highways are mostly clear but that some secondary roadways are still snow covered in places so caution should still be used when driving. Crews with the Ohio Department […]
Level 1 Snow Advisory Cancelled for Marion County
March 6, 2013 by
Marion County Sheriff Tim Bailey, at 9:45am Wednesday, cancelled the Level 1 Snow Advisory. The original advisory was issued earlier this morning at 2:30am. Sheriff Bailey stated main roads and highways are mostly clear, but that some secondary roadways are still snow covered in places so caution should still be used when driving. Crews with […]
Preparation Urged During Severe Weather Awareness Week
March 4, 2013 by
The Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness (OCSWA) is proud to promote Ohio’s Spring Severe Weather Awareness Week and National Severe Weather Preparedness Week, March 3-9. As proclaimed by Governor John R. Kasich, both weather safety campaigns encourage all citizens to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards, especially severe […]
Ohio Students Urged to Participate in Severe Weather Poster Contest
February 25, 2013 by
The Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness is looking for students in first through sixth grades, including specialized instruction classes, to participate in its annual poster contest. The purpose of the severe weather awareness poster contest is to have Ohio’s youth demonstrate through illustrations of actions they can take before, during and after severe weather […]
State Route 203 Re-Opens
January 17, 2013 by
State Route 203 in Prospect re-opened Thursday afternoon. The road had been closed since last week due to flood waters from the Scioto River. The river fell below the flood stage Thursday morning. The Ohio Department of Transportation re-opened the highway following inspections.
