“Now, with GPS and phones being a lot more accurate, it'll give us a lot more accurate location of that phone call, which will either give a better representation of where that call came from to first responders, but it also helps route that to the proper public safety answering point, be it Allen County Sheriff's Office or the Lima Police Department,” said Jared Gesler, Allen County EMA director and 9-1-1 coordinator.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued a statement regarding the work of the Ohio State Highway Patrol and Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) in Texas.
To be at their best, Allen County officials prepare for the worst. The Local Emergency Planning Committee conducted a drill to test its plans for emergencies involving hazardous substances.
February 19, 2025, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services: (COLUMBUS, OH) - The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) today announced that it is partnering with the National Organization for Victim Advocacy (NOVA) to host a series of regional trainings that will help communities better respond to the mental and emotional needs of residents following a disaster.
Todd James, Executive Director of the American Red Cross of North Central Ohio is joining the ongoing Red Cross flood relief operation in eastern Kentucky.
