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Delaware Co. Emergency Management @DelCoEMA

Delaware Co. Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (OHIO). Link to our social media policy below. Account not monitored 24/7 Emergencies call 9-1-1

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Monday begins the @DelCoEMA Fans For Friends fan drive to help Delaware County residents in need beat the heat this summer. Extreme heat is the #1 cause of weather-related deaths in the US each year. Drop off a new box fan at any of the locations below to help a neighbor in need.
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Delaware Co. Emergency Management retweeted
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Call for presenters! Fall Conference: September 29 and Winter Conference: December 3–4. Submit by June 1, 2026 Presenters will be notified by July 1, 2026 ***This is a learning environment, not a sales pitch. Promotional content isn’t allowed. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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REMINDER - today is the Statewide Tornado Drill. The outdoor warning sirens will activate in Delaware County at 9:50 for approx. 1 minute as part of the drill. Have you identified the safe spot in your home if this were a real emergency?
Weather siren with tornado in background, announcing statewide tornado drill on March 18, 2026 at 9:50am, and to practice going to your designated shelter during the test.

ALT Weather siren with tornado in background, announcing statewide tornado drill on March 18, 2026 at 9:50am, and to practice going to your designated shelter during the test.

Infographic about tornado safety, showing safe and unsafe places in a house and asking readers to identify their locations at home.

ALT Infographic about tornado safety, showing safe and unsafe places in a house and asking readers to identify their locations at home.
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Delaware County will participate in the Statewide Tornado Drill tomorrow, 3/18/26 at 9:50 AM. At that time, the county's outdoor warning sirens will activate for approximately 1 minute. If severe weather is in the area, the test will be cancelled.
Weather siren with tornado in background, announcing statewide tornado drill on March 18, 2026 at 9:50am, and to practice going to your designated shelter during the test.

ALT Weather siren with tornado in background, announcing statewide tornado drill on March 18, 2026 at 9:50am, and to practice going to your designated shelter during the test.
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A Place of Warmth will again be open at Zion Church, 51 W. Central AVE, in Delaware tonight, 3/17/26. 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.
Entrance to Zion United Church of Christ with sandwich board sign announcing that A Place of Warmth is open.

ALT Entrance to Zion United Church of Christ with sandwich board sign announcing that A Place of Warmth is open.
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A Place of Warmth will again be open at Zion Church, 51 W. Central AVE, in Delaware tonight, 3/16/26. 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.
Entrance to Zion United Church of Christ with sandwich board sign announcing that A Place of Warmth is open tonight.

ALT Entrance to Zion United Church of Christ with sandwich board sign announcing that A Place of Warmth is open tonight.
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Please stay weather aware today and have multiple methods to receive warnings & notifications. Follow @NWSILN and your local weather stations for further updates.
NWS Wilmington OH
@NWSILN
Mar 11
The Tornado Watch has been expanded to all of our forecast area until 12 PM.
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Good morning, Delaware County - please be cautious on your morning commute. Follow @NWSILN for further weather updates.
NWS Wilmington OH
@NWSILN
Feb 23
[6:45 AM] We're getting many reports of black ice out on roadways likely from snowmelt and then overnight refreeze. Use extra caution this morning if you're driving and leave extra stopping distance.
A graphic discussing the hazards of black ice. Use extra caution if traveling today!

ALT A graphic discussing the hazards of black ice. Use extra caution if traveling today!

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A Place of Warmth will open at Zion Church, 51 W. Central AVE, in Delaware 1/26 through 1/31/2026. 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.
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A Place of Warmth will open at Zion Church, 51 W. Central AVE, in Delaware 1/22 through 1/26/2026. 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.
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The @DelCoEMA office will be closed on Monday, 19 JAN 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King, JR Day. We will return to normal business hours on Tuesday, 20 JAN 2026.
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A Place of Warmth will reopen at Zion Church, 51 W. Central AVE, in Delaware tonight, 1/15/26. 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.
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A Place of Warmth will again be open at Zion Church, 51 W. Central AVE, in Delaware tonight, 1/14/26. 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.
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A Place of Warmth will again be open at Zion Church, 51 W. Central AVE, in Delaware tonight, 1/2/26. 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.
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A Place of Warmth will be open at the Zion Church, 51 W. Central AVE, in Delaware tonight, 1/1/26. 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.
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While not in time for a white Christmas, it appears we will have snow to ring in the new year. Exercise caution if you are out this evening, as the frigid temps can quickly cause roads to become slick. Visibility may also be affected. Please allow plow crews plenty of space.
NWS Wilmington OH
@NWSILN
31 Dec 2025
[11:45 AM] More snow will move into the area tonight. A brief period of heavier snow will bring reduced visibilities and quick accumulations, so be prepared for poor travel conditions tonight and very early Thursday morning.
A map showing forecast snowfall accumulations tonight through Thursday morning, with around 1-2 inches in central Ohio, and less than an inch elsewhere.

ALT A map showing forecast snowfall accumulations tonight through Thursday morning, with around 1-2 inches in central Ohio, and less than an inch elsewhere.
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A Place of Warmth will be open at the Zion Church, 51 W. Central AVE, in Delaware tonight, 12/31/25. 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.
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A Place of Warmth will be open at the Zion Church, 51 W. Central AVE, in Delaware tonight, 12/29/25. 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.
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As we conclude our Staff Spotlight for National Emergency Management Awareness Month, we would be remiss if we did not recognize the solid contributions of our Administrative Volunteer, Jarren Ringle. Check out how he has been a vital asset to the office and our residents!
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Delaware Co. Emergency Management retweeted
Delaware County SO@DelCoSheriff
14 Aug 2025
UPDATE (Aug. 14th, 3:30 PM): Traffic is now open, and power has been restored to the traffic lights. Thanks!
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