Ashtabula County Emergency Management Agency

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September is National Preparedness Month?  Are you prepared for a disaster in your home or community?  Check out Ready.g...
09/10/2026

September is National Preparedness Month? Are you prepared for a disaster in your home or community? Check out Ready.gov to keep your family safe. Today, the Ashtabula County Commissioners recognized Preparedness Month for Ashtabula County.

From left to right: Commissioner Kathryn Whittington; Debbie Riley, ACEMA Administrative Assistant; Mike Fitchet, ACEMA Director; Corey Stickle, ACEMA Planner/Trainer; Commissioner Casey Kozlowski; Tim Settles, ACEMA Deputy Director; Commissioner J.P. Ducro; and Alicen Limestoll, 9-1-1 Coordinator.

09/09/2026

⚠️⛈️ Strong to severe storms are possible this afternoon and evening, especially east of I-71. Primary threats include damaging wind gusts and heavy rain, though a brief tornado is also possible. There remains uncertainty on how cloud cover may impact the overall severe threat.

September is National Preparedness Month. Are you ready?  Learn more at Ready.gov.  Sign up for the Ashtabula County Rea...
09/02/2026

September is National Preparedness Month. Are you ready? Learn more at Ready.gov. Sign up for the Ashtabula County ReadyAlert emergency notification system.

09/02/2026

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern Ashtabula County in northeastern Ohio...
Southwestern Erie County in northwestern Pennsylvania...
Northwestern Crawford County in northwestern Pennsylvania...

* Until 800 AM EDT.

* At 702 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles north of
Conneaut, moving southeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Minor damage to vehicles is possible. Expect damage to
trees and power lines.

* Locations impacted include...
Conneaut, Edinboro, Girard, North Kingsville, Albion, Lake City,
Kingsville, Pierpont, Conneautville, Cranesville, Springboro,
Platea, Mill Village, Edgewood, Plymouth Center, and Kelloggsville.
Ashtabula County EMA Emergency Message

09/01/2026

Heat and humidity will continue to build Tuesday and Wednesday. Temperatures will warm into the low to mid 90s, with afternoon heat indices peaking in the upper 90s to low 100s. Far Northeast Ohio and Northwest PA may stay slightly cooler where coverage of showers and storms will be greater.

09/01/2026

A persistent heat dome will remain in place this week, with temperatures warming into the mid-90s and heat indices in the low 100s. Remain in air-conditioned spaces as much as possible, drink plenty of water and fluids throughout the day, wear loose-fitting, lightweight, and light-colored clothing, and avoid high-energy activities, strenuous outdoor work, or exercising during the hottest hours. Don't forget to check on family members, older adults, neighbors, and people without reliable cooling, and NEVER leave children or pets alone in a hot vehicle.

As Summer nears its end, it's time for schools to resume sessions.  Please stay extra aware while driving for our future...
08/12/2026

As Summer nears its end, it's time for schools to resume sessions. Please stay extra aware while driving for our future as they return over the next few weeks and throughout the school year!

August 18 - St. John School
August 19 - Ashtabula County Technical & Career Campus
August 19 - Grand Valley Local School District
August 20 - Buckeye Local School District
August 20 - Jefferson Area Local School District
August 25 - Ashtabula Area City Schools
August 25 - Geneva Area City Schools
August 26 - Conneaut Area City Schools
August 26 - Pymatuning Valley Local School District

08/10/2026

🦟West Nile Virus Detected in City of Conneaut Mosquito Pool 🦟
The Conneaut City Health Department has been notified that a mosquito pool collected within the City of Conneaut tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). The positive sample was collected on July 28, 2026, and identified as Culex mosquitoes, the primary carrier of WNV in Ohio.
Residents are encouraged to take simple precautions to prevent mosquito bites:
✅ Use EPA-registered insect repellent
✅ Wear long sleeves and pants, especially at dawn and dusk
✅ Remove standing water around your home
✅ Repair window and door screens

If you are in need of EPA-registered repellent or window/door repair kits, please stop into the office today.

The Health Department will continue mosquito surveillance throughout the season.
Learn more about West Nile virus and prevention through the Ohio Department of Health and CDC.
🔗https://odh.ohio.gov/.../diseases/mosquito-borne-diseases
🔗https://www.cdc.gov/mosquitoes/index.html

08/03/2026
08/03/2026

Pencil in September 26th from 9 AM–1 PM at A-Tech in Jefferson for Ashtabula County’s annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event. This is a great opportunity to safely dispose of household hazardous materials you may have around your home. More details below!

Address

17 N Market Street
Jefferson, OH
44047

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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