Clinton County
Emergency Management Agency

Did I Win a Turkey? By Clinton County EMA It’s that time of year again — when phones ring from strange numbers, hearts race, and people across Clinton County wonder if answering with “Gobble-Gobble”  might just win them a Thanksgiving bird. Last year’s Turkey & Gratitude Giveaway  was one for the books. We made 16 calls before someone finally answered , and when they did, they forgot the magic phrase and just said, “Hello.” Realizing their mistake, they let out a very… un-Tha

🍎 Clinton County Working Together: Local Food Resources and Community Support As the federal government shutdown continues to affect key programs, Clinton County Emergency Management and our community partners are closely monitoring the potential impact on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). While benefits for November are still expected to be distributed, any interruption could create stress for local families. Our goal is to keep information factual, calm

Understanding Winter Weather Alerts: What They Mean for Clinton County While kids may cheer for snow days and the chance to play outside, not everyone shares their enthusiasm for what winter brings — especially when it has to be shoveled. As winter storms approach, it’s essential to understand how alerts from the National Weather Service (NWS) Wilmington Forecast Office work — and what you can do now to prepare in Clinton County. Alert Criteria (NWS Wilmington) The National W

Prepare Now Message (PNM): Marginal Risk for Severe Weather – Sunday, 19 October 2025 Clinton County, Ohio  – The National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) have placed our area under a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5)  for severe weather on Sunday, 19 October 2025 . This means isolated strong to severe storms are possible, with damaging winds being the main concern. Overview A strong storm system will move through the Ohio Valley late Saturday into Sunday.

As Nights Turn Cold, Home Fires Rise: What Ohio Households Should Do Now Home for the Holidays: Because nothing says Christmas like a...

Staying Connected When Disaster Strikes: Cellular Service for Organizations When disaster hits, cellular networks can be damaged or...

Body Armor and Church Safety Teams: What You Need to Know Across the country, churches and houses of worship are taking a hard look at...

Beggars Night in Clinton County – Thursday, October 30, 2025 Beggars Night is set for Thursday, October 30, 2025 , across Clinton County....

September has been National Preparedness Month , a time to pause and think about how ready we are for life’s unexpected emergencies. Over...

Are you prepared to leave your home at a moment’s notice, with the essentials you’ll need to get through the next several hours—or even...

When disaster strikes, you won’t have time to run to the store. Having an emergency kit ready means your family can focus on safety—not...

Preparedness isn’t only about how you respond when disaster strikes—it’s also about what you do ahead of time to reduce damage and...

Emergencies rarely happen at a convenient time. Families may be at work, school, or traveling when a storm hits, a chemical spill occurs,...

Update: AL91 was looking like it might grow into Tropical Storm Gabrielle, but the system ran into problems that stopped it from...

Ready Rex reminds us: Know Clinton County’s top hazards and rank your own household risks—awareness is the first step to preparedness!...

Meet Ready Rex—the only dinosaur who survived the asteroid because he was prepared! 🦖 He’s here to help Clinton County families get...

Preparing for Ohio’s Second Severe Weather Season When Ohio storms roll in, even Hobbits know—one severe weather season just isn’t...

Fall into Safety: Preparing Your Home for Heater Season Safe for the Season: A family prepares for fall with a well-maintained furnace, a...

When Hurricanes Don’t Stay on the Coast — Why Clinton County Watches the Remnants Update: As of 7 am on Friday, 15 August, National...

Wireless Emergency Alert Confusion in Western Clinton County Earlier today, some residents in the Clarksville and Blanchester areas of...