Franklin County Emergency Management and Homeland Security

Franklin County Emergency Management and Homeland Security FCEM&HS coordinates county-wide emergency planning, training, warning, response & recovery. For emergencies call 911. See About for FCEM&HS comment policy.

Franklin County Emergency Management and Homeland Security (FCEM&HS) is authorized under Chapter 5502 of the Ohio Revised Code and organized under the 1988 Countywide Agreement to coordinate countywide all-hazards emergency management and disaster preparedness functions for the 42 local government jurisdictions of Franklin County.

Today is Day! 🌪️Do you know your safe place? Take a moment to identify it, snap a photo, and share your . Tag others ...
04/08/2026

Today is Day! 🌪️
Do you know your safe place? Take a moment to identify it, snap a photo, and share your . Tag others and challenge them to be ready too. Preparedness starts before the storm.

Tomorrow is Day! 🌪️ Franklin County is no stranger to severe weather. Know where you’ll go when severe weather strike...
04/07/2026

Tomorrow is Day! 🌪️ Franklin County is no stranger to severe weather. Know where you’ll go when severe weather strikes. Find your safe place, snap a photo, and share it tomorrow using . Tag others to join in and be prepared!

Are you interested in gathering weather data from your own backyard? The Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, & Snow (CoC...
04/06/2026

Are you interested in gathering weather data from your own backyard? The Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, & Snow (CoCoRaHS) needs volunteers to measure & map precipitation (rain, hail, and snow). Training registration at https://bit.ly/3QbbK5n or join http://CoCoRaHS.org

NWS has issued a Tornado Watch for Franklin County until 11:00 p.m.
03/26/2026

NWS has issued a Tornado Watch for Franklin County until 11:00 p.m.

⛈️ As Severe Weather Awareness Week 2026 comes to a close, FCEM&HS encourages everyone to remain vigilant. Severe weathe...
03/21/2026

⛈️ As Severe Weather Awareness Week 2026 comes to a close, FCEM&HS encourages everyone to remain vigilant. Severe weather can happen anytime, anywhere. Know the risks ⚠️, make a plan 📝, build an emergency kit 🧰, and stay informed .📱 Make preparedness a year-round priority.

During a flood, water levels can change quickly. Your safest option is to stay indoors or move to higher ground if shelt...
03/20/2026

During a flood, water levels can change quickly. Your safest option is to stay indoors or move to higher ground if shelter isn’t available. 🏠 Never cross floodwaters, by vehicle or on foot. Just a small amount of moving water can be dangerous.
Learn more: weather.gov/safety/flood

🌩️ Stay Informed, Stay Safe! 🌩️Severe weather can strike quickly—make sure you’re prepared!✅ Sign up for weather alerts....
03/20/2026

🌩️ Stay Informed, Stay Safe! 🌩️
Severe weather can strike quickly—make sure you’re prepared!
✅ Sign up for weather alerts.
✅ Know your evacuation routes.
✅ Keep a battery-powered radio on hand.
✅ Follow trusted local sources for updates.
⛈️

🚨 Sudden flash floods can strike fast! Enable weather alerts on your phone. If you’re outdoors during flooding, get to h...
03/20/2026

🚨 Sudden flash floods can strike fast! Enable weather alerts on your phone. If you’re outdoors during flooding, get to higher ground immediately. Never drive or walk through flood waters. 🌊
More info: weather.gov/safety/flood

🌊🚨 Flood Safety 🚨🌊✅ Turn Around, Don’t Drown – Even 6 inches of water can be dangerous!✅ Stay updated on weather alerts....
03/20/2026

🌊🚨 Flood Safety 🚨🌊
✅ Turn Around, Don’t Drown – Even 6 inches of water can be dangerous!
✅ Stay updated on weather alerts.
✅ Move to higher ground if needed.
✅ Never walk or drive through floodwaters!
Stay safe and dry! ⛈️

⚡ Lightning strikes the U.S. about 25 million times a year! ⚡ Thunderstorms can produce deadly bolts up to 10 miles away...
03/19/2026

⚡ Lightning strikes the U.S. about 25 million times a year! ⚡ Thunderstorms can produce deadly bolts up to 10 miles away—so even without rain, you're at risk. Stay safe: When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors! ⛈️

⚡ Ever wondered what causes lightning? ⚡Storm clouds build electric charges—positive at the top, negative at the bottom....
03/19/2026

⚡ Ever wondered what causes lightning? ⚡Storm clouds build electric charges—positive at the top, negative at the bottom. When the difference is big enough… BOOM! ⚡💥 Learn more: https://ow.ly/ym5w50Vi8Fs

🚨 Stay ready for emergencies! 🚨 Build a kit with:✔️ Water & Non-perishable food✔️ Flashlight & extra batteries✔️ First ...
03/19/2026

🚨 Stay ready for emergencies! 🚨 Build a kit with:
✔️ Water & Non-perishable food
✔️ Flashlight & extra batteries
✔️ First aid kit & Medications
✔️ Important documents
✔️ Phone charger & power bank
✔️ Cash & emergency contacts
✔️ Pet needs
Be prepared 🔦🏡

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Columbus, OH

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

(614) 794-0213

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