Ottawa County EMA - Ohio

06/16/2026

The Summer 2026 edition of the Ottawa County Emergency Management Agency Newsletter is here!

Inside, you’ll find updates on community outreach, preparedness information, emergency alert updates, and tips to help keep you and your family safe.

Click the link below to read the full newsletter:
https://co.ottawa.oh.us/233/Newsletter

Thank you for staying informed and helping us build a stronger, more resilient Ottawa County.

Stay Safe,
Ottawa County Emergency Management Agency

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06/09/2026

📢 Notice: The Ottawa County Courthouse is currently experiencing phone service issues. Staff are aware of the problem and are working to resolve it as quickly as possible.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience. Updates will be provided as they become available.

06/07/2026

🚨An UPDATED (6/6/2026 @ 10:00PM) message from the Ottawa County (OH) Sheriff's Office🚨

9-1-1 SERVICES are UP and running as normal.

06/06/2026

🚨An UPDATED (6/6/2026 @ 10:00PM) message from the Ottawa County (OH) Sheriff's Office🚨

9-1-1 SERVICES are UP and running as normal.

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🚨A message from the Ottawa County (OH) Sheriff's Office🚨(6/6/2026 @ 5:30PM)

9-1-1 SERVICES are down.

☎️CALL 419-734-4404 if you or others need Law Enforcement/Fire/EMS.

💻CHECK the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office Webpage at https://ottawacountysheriff.info/ or the Sheriff's App for updates.

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06/04/2026

Monthly IPAWS/WEA Test Alert 🚨

As part of our commitment to public safety, the Ottawa County Emergency Management Agency will conduct our monthly IPAWS/WEA test TOMORROW (06/05/2026) at 12:00 PM Noon, in conjunction with our monthly outdoor warning siren test.

📱 A test Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) will be sent to all mobile devices located within Ottawa County between 12:00 PM and 12:30 PM. You must be physically located in Ottawa County during that time to receive the alert.

These tests are part of the Integrated Public Alert & Warning System (IPAWS) and are used for serious emergencies like:
• Tornado warnings 🌪️
• Evacuation orders 🚨
• Other critical incidents where outdoor warning sirens are activated

⚠️ This is only a test and no action is required. These monthly tests help ensure the system is functioning properly and ready when needed. No sign up is required, if you don’t receive the test alert, please check your phone settings to ensure emergency alerts are enabled and TEST ALERTS ARE ON.

ℹ️ For more information or questions, visit the Ottawa County Emergency Management website https://www.co.ottawa.oh.us/230/Emergency-Management-Agency

Thank you for helping us keep Ottawa County safe and informed.

05/27/2026

🚨 TRAINING EXERCISE NOTICE 🚨

Please be advised that Ottawa County EMA - Ohio will be conducting a training drill this evening (5/27/2026) in coordination with Helena Chemical and theAllen-Clay Joint Fire District

During the exercise, residents may notice an increased presence of emergency vehicles, personnel, and traffic in the area. This is only a drill, and there is no cause for alarm.

We appreciate the cooperation and understanding of our community as we continue to train and prepare for emergency situations to help keep everyone safe.

05/01/2026

REMINDER TODAY.

🚨 Monthly IPAWS/WEA Test – Tomorrow (05/01/2026) 🚨

Tomorrow is the first day of the month, which means we will conduct our monthly IPAWS/WEA test at 12:00 PM, in conjunction with our monthly outdoor warning siren test.

📱 A test Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) will be sent to all mobile devices located within Ottawa County between 12:00 PM and 12:30 PM.
👉 You must be physically located in Ottawa County during that time to receive the alert.

These tests are part of the Integrated Public Alert & Warning System (IPAWS) and are used for serious emergencies such as:
• Tornado warnings 🌪️
• Evacuation orders 🚨
• Other critical incidents where outdoor warning sirens are activated

⚠️ This is only a test — no action is required.
These monthly tests help ensure the system is working properly and ready when it matters most.

📲 No sign-up is required. If you do not receive the alert, please check your phone settings to ensure:
• Emergency alerts are enabled
• Test alerts are turned ON

ℹ️ For more information or questions, visit the Ottawa County Emergency Management website https://www.co.ottawa.oh.us/230/Emergency-Management-Agency
Thank you for helping us keep Ottawa County safe and informed.

04/30/2026

🚨 Monthly IPAWS/WEA Test – Tomorrow (05/01/2026) 🚨

Tomorrow is the first day of the month, which means we will conduct our monthly IPAWS/WEA test at 12:00 PM, in conjunction with our monthly outdoor warning siren test.

📱 A test Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) will be sent to all mobile devices located within Ottawa County between 12:00 PM and 12:30 PM.
👉 You must be physically located in Ottawa County during that time to receive the alert.

These tests are part of the Integrated Public Alert & Warning System (IPAWS) and are used for serious emergencies such as:
• Tornado warnings 🌪️
• Evacuation orders 🚨
• Other critical incidents where outdoor warning sirens are activated

⚠️ This is only a test — no action is required.
These monthly tests help ensure the system is working properly and ready when it matters most.

📲 No sign-up is required. If you do not receive the alert, please check your phone settings to ensure:
• Emergency alerts are enabled
• Test alerts are turned ON

ℹ️ For more information or questions, visit the Ottawa County Emergency Management website https://www.co.ottawa.oh.us/230/Emergency-Management-Agency
Thank you for helping us keep Ottawa County safe and informed.

04/02/2026

Monthly IPAWS/WEA Test Alert 🚨

As part of our commitment to public safety, the Ottawa County Emergency Management Agency will conduct our monthly IPAWS/WEA test TOMORROW (04/03/2026) at 12:00 PM, in conjunction with our monthly outdoor warning siren test.

📱 A test Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) will be sent to all mobile devices located within Ottawa County between 12:00 PM and 12:30 PM. You must be physically located in Ottawa County during that time to receive the alert.

These tests are part of the Integrated Public Alert & Warning System (IPAWS) and are used for serious emergencies like:
• Tornado warnings 🌪️
• Evacuation orders 🚨
• Other critical incidents where outdoor warning sirens are activated

⚠️ This is only a test and no action is required. These monthly tests help ensure the system is functioning properly and ready when needed. No sign up is required, if you don’t receive the test alert, please check your phone settings to ensure emergency alerts are enabled and TEST ALERTS ARE ON.

ℹ️ For more information or questions, visit the Ottawa County Emergency Management website https://www.co.ottawa.oh.us/230/Emergency-Management-Agency
Thank you for helping us keep Ottawa County safe and informed.