Wayne County Emergency Management Agency

05/04/2026

Hello there!

Today seems like the perfect day to remind Wayne County residents - disaster can strike faster than the jump to hyperspace.

Unlike C-3PO, it's actually our job to tell you the odds. Sign up for Wayne County emergency alerts at waynecountynotify.org. It's easier than bullseyeing womp rats in your T-16.

May the 4th be with you, Wayne County.

Live long and prosper.

05/04/2026

Today is International Firefighters' Day - a moment to recognize the men and women who run toward danger so the rest of us don't have to.

Wayne County is fortunate to have exceptional fire departments serving our communities, and we mean it when we say they are extraordinary. Career and volunteer alike, they show up every single day with skill, dedication, and heart.

Thank you to every firefighter in Wayne County. We are proud to work alongside you.

04/14/2026

04/02/2026

The NWS in Cleveland has confirmed an EF0 tornado with peak winds of 85 mph near Apple Creek, OH. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted with extensive damage to a carport observed. For additional information on this tornado and forecasts, please visit weather.gov/cle

04/01/2026

10:17 PM Tuesday | Storms and severe weather continue across the area this evening. If storms have cleared your area, let us know - Did you see any hail, wind damage, flooding, or potential tornadic activity in your area? Let us know in the comments below this post!

03/26/2026

4:56 PM | Thursday, March 26, 2026
A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia until 11 PM EDT

03/26/2026

Tornado Watch until 11:00 pm tonight.

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!

03/16/2026

March 15 - 21 is SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK

The Statewide Tornado Drill will be on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 9:50am. If there is impending severe weather, the drill will be canceled with no makeup date.

The monthly Tornado siren test activation will take place at noon on the first Monday of the month from April to November.

Please check in to our page for tips and best practices to prepare for possible severe weather.