Licking County EMA
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Emergency Management response and planning for the residents and businesses of Licking County, Ohio. This account is not monitored 24/7.
Heath, OH
Joined July 2009
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Another Cold Weather Advisory has been issued for this evening and tonight. While we avoid any accumulating snow from the system off the Carolina Coast, northerly winds support another round of dangerous wind chill tonight and Saturday night. Stay safe and warm!
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📝 Space Heater Safety Checklist ✔ Keep 3 ft away from anything that can burn ✔ Plug directly into a wall outlet ✔ Turn off when you leave the room or go to bed ✔ Choose models with auto shut-off Stay warm AND safe by following these tips: https://t.co/IrBRFMcgKm
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[1:15 PM] Dangerously cold wind chills expected in our northern counties from 7 PM Tuesday to noon Wednesday.
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As you are digging out from the snow, help your neighbors and fire department. Make sure your hydrant is clear of snow.
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❄️ As temperatures drop and the snow falls, it's important to make sure you heat your home safely to help reduce the risk of fires. 🔥 Click here for more home-heating safety tips: https://t.co/jcN0UrJNws
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Frostbite can occur in about 30 minutes with wind chills this cold. Bring pets indoors if you can, keep your home heated to at least 55°F, and open cabinet doors to allow warm air to access plumbing to avoid breaking. For more information, visit
A dangerously cold airmass will settle into the region through this week. Extended periods of wind chill values below zero will evolve during this stretch, with daily temperatures only reaching into the teens and overnight lows near or below zero through the foreseeable future.
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6:15 AM Update: Heavy snow is forecasted to hammer the area for the rest of the day. Expect snow covered conditions. Stay off the roads if possible. If you must go out, drive with extreme caution. 🚧Give us room to work. Stay safe Ohio! #ODOTwinter
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A reminder as snow begins to fall in Ohio: ODOT does not issue snow emergency levels. Your local sheriff's office holds jurisdiction over issuing them. Stay informed about the status in your county on social media or on the news. Adhere to the levels for your safety!
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I'm proactively declaring a state of emergency in Ohio due to the damaging and dangerous conditions Winter Storm Fern is expected to bring to our state this weekend. I continue to encourage everyone to stay home unless it's absolutely necessary to be out. 🔗
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As the snow overspreads the area mid afternoon through early evening, be sure to take it slow if on the roads. Very difficult travel conditions are expected by late tonight through the day Sunday as snow/wintry precipitation coverage/intensity increases.
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Power outages are certain for some, especially in areas where the heaviest ice will accumulate on trees and powerlines. The cold can be deadly--but even without power, there are still ways to warm things up. Closing blinds and curtains and closing room doors can help contain
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[3:40 PM 1/24] Snow won't begin to accumulate until later this evening, with accumulations ramping up after midnight. Heaviest snow expected during the pre-dawn hours Sunday through Sunday afternoon. Snow totals nudged lower in our south where a prolonged wintry-mix will occur.
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A winter storm impacts the area beginning this afternoon/evening and continues through Sunday. Lighter snow is expected today. The heaviest snowfall is expected to start later tonight into Sunday.
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AT & T and T-Mobile are reporting issues with their network and calling 911. If you have these carriers and 911 is not working, please call 740-345-1177 or 740-345-2345 for emergency services.
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#LickingCounty will be under a Winter Storm Warning From Saturday 10am until Monday at noon. The projected snowfall for our county is currently around 11" 🌨️🌨️🌨️🌨️
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There is a winter storm watch in effect from Saturday morning through late Sunday night. NWS is forecasting 7-9" for most of #LickingCounty, with higher totals predicted for the southern part of the county.
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A winter storm is likely to impact the area this weekend. Here are some helpful tips to prepare for the storm. The greatest impacts are likely Saturday evening into Sunday.
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