Hancock County Emergency Management Agency-Ohio

05/19/2026

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Indiana, Michigan and Ohio until 7 PM EDT

04/29/2026

Update: Ramps are back open per ODOT

Today is the day! I75 SB exit ramp at US68/Lima Ave and I75 NB Exit 68/Lima Ave are closed .... if you miss the I75 Flyover SB exit your next exit is 10+ miles at SR 235.
This is a 1 day planned closure

UPDATE: Work is complete and ramps are open!
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UPDATE: Change of plans, we will try to do the work on Wednesday, 4/29, despite the chance of rain in the morning.
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UPDATE: Due to rain in the forecast, this work will now take place on Thursday, April 30.
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HANCOCK COUNTY: I-75 ramps to CLOSE Wednesday, April 29, for one day for repair, maintenance, and to install additional signs and rumble strips:
🚧I-75 north to Lima Ave.
Detour: Continue north to SR 12 to Main St, back to Lima Ave.
🚧 I-75 south U.S. 68/SR 15/Lima Ave.
Detour: Continue south to SR 235, to I-75 north, back to U.S. 68/SR 15

04/12/2026

Thank You to all the Dispatchers that take the calls and send our first reponders to those in need. The unsung heros, they deserve the credit behind every save and success story if not for you it would be a different tale.

03/26/2026

Up to an enhanced risk (level 3 of 5) of severe t-storms exists today. A disturbance may trigger isolated severe storms in NE OH and NW PA late this afternoon, before a strong cold front likely triggers scattered severe storms later this afternoon into the evening in northern OH and NW PA. Stay Weather Aware and have a way to get warnings and alerts on your phone!

03/20/2026

*THIS IS AN EXERCISE* Multi Agency Safety Training Drill Today: 3/20/26 at Cory Rawson Schools

Cory-Rawson Local Schools will be conducting a multi-agency safety training drill on today March 20, 2026. There will be no school for students.
Community members may notice an increased presence of law enforcement, fire, and EMS personnel and vehicles on and around campus throughout the day. This is only a training exercise and there is no threat to the public.
Please do not be alarmed by emergency lights, sirens, or activity at the school during the exercise.*THIS IS A DRILL*

03/18/2026

*THIS IS AN EXERCISE* This Friday March 20th 2026 there will be a large first responder presence at Cory-Rawson Local Schools while they test their Emergency Operations Plans *THIS IS A DRILL*

03/18/2026

The Ohio Statewide Tornado Drill is today at 9:50a.m. This is a good opportunity for families, schools, and organizations to practice their sheltering plans.

03/18/2026

The Statewide Tornado Drill provides an opportunity for Ohio schools, businesses, residents, and communities to practice their emergency plans. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/3vzVp0o

03/15/2026

Today kicks off Severe Weather Awareness Week and Flood Safety Awareness Week in Ohio! This is a good opportunity to make a plan for severe weather.

03/15/2026

South winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are expected in the advisory area today and tonight. Gusts up to 60 mph will occur in Erie County PA where a High Wind Warning has been issued. Gusty winds will continue Monday when southwest to west wind gusts could reach 45 mph.