This week is Rail Safety Week. It's always important to be safe and aware when you are around rail tracks and property. Do you know the signs and signals? Learn more: ow.ly/mz3y50PNYhJ![]()
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☑️ Recognize the signs![]()
☑️ Recognize the signs![]()
☑️ Make good decisions around tracks and trains![]()
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You can help #STOPTrackTragedies!
This September marks the 20th annual National Preparedness Month; a time for everyone to recognize the importance of preparedness and take steps that protect themselves and their loved ones. As part of this year's preparedness campaign that focuses on empowering older adults as they prepare for disasters, FEMA released the Disaster Preparedness Guide for Older Adults.![]()
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The Disaster Preparedness Guide for Older Adults is intended to support older adults and their caregivers in preparing in three easy steps: assess your needs, create a plan, and engage your network. The guide provides easy-to-read, user-friendly worksheets that walk individuals and caregivers through a self-assessment to identify specific needs and checklists that create a personalized plan. ![]()
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www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2023-09/ready-gov_disaster-preparedness-guide-for-older-adults.pdf
SCAM ALERT! There are recent reports of scam phone calls of individuals posing to be Sgt. Richards from the Wood County Sheriff's Office and wanting to discuss a warrant. Please remember - a deputy will never call you about a warrant. Do not fall victim to these scam phone calls and give out personal or financial information. If you are ever unsure about a similar type of phone call, contact us at 419-354-9001.
Your pets are also part of your legacy! Add these items in your emergency bag in case you need to evacuate with your four-legged buddies:![]()
✅ A selfie with them in case you get separated![]()
✅ Medicine & grooming items![]()
✅ Collar with an ID & a leash![]()
#NPM23 #OhioEMA
Our agency had the pleasure of hosting a Western Lake Erie Floodplain Management Workshop today at the Wood County Courthouse! ![]()
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This workshop discussed flood risk management, flood preparedness, and hazard mitigation. We had representatives from U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Ohio Emergency Management Agency US National Weather Service Cleveland OH US Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District FEMA Region 5 Ohio Department of Natural Resources and Wood County. ![]()
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Thank you all for bringing your expertise to our county, and thank you also to the attendees for their time and investment in floodplain management.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT LINKS
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Ohio Emergency Management Agency
www.ema.ohio.gov
Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness
www.weathersafety.ohio.gov
Federal Emergency Management Agency
www.fema.gov
www.ready.gov
www.floodsmart.gov
American Red Cross
www.redcross.org
Wood County Health District
www.woodcountyhealth.org
LOCAL LINKS OF INTEREST
Wood County
www.co.wood.oh.us
Wood County Sheriff’s Office
www.woodcountysheriff.com
Northwestern Ohio Volunteer Fireman’s Association (NOVFA)
www.novfa.net
