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Alert HC is the official emergency notification system for Hamilton County, It is the best way to receive important information about hazards that may impact your safety. Visit AlertHC.org to sign up for 40+ alerts so you can stay informed during an emergency.
ALT Alert HC is the official emergency notification system for Hamilton County, It is the best way to receive important information about hazards that may impact your safety. Visit AlertHC.org to sign up for 40+ alerts so you can stay informed during an emergency.
FYI: The Quarterly Meeting of the EMHSA Executive Committee will be held on October 26, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. at the Hamilton County Central Campus (1701 Patricia McCollum Way, Cincinnati, OH 45237).
Reminder: The Disaster Recovery Center in Hamilton County is now CLOSED! You can still apply for financial assistance online or by phone if you were impacted by severe weather August 10-22. For more information, visit hcema.org/SevereWxAug26.
🚨UPDATE: The Disaster Recovery Center in Hamilton County will close on Friday 10/16 at 5pm. Before closing, the center will have adjusted hours: 9am-5pm daily, Wednesday-Friday. You can apply for assistance online even after the center closes. More info: hcema.org/SevereWxAug26
The Disaster Recovery Center is OPEN! We are ready to help anyone impacted by severe weather August 10-22 apply for financial assistance. The center at Hamilton County Central Campus is open Mon-Fri 8am - 8pm, Sat 10am - 6pm, & Sun 10am- 4pm. More info: hcema.org/SevereWxAug26.
The Outdoor Warning Siren test is TODAY at 12PM. Reminder: the sirens are for *outdoor warning* and aren’t guaranteed to be heard indoors. To be sure you hear about tornado warnings and other important emergency notifications, sign up for alerts at alerthc.org.
FYI: The Hamilton County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) will hold their quarterly meeting next Wednesday, 10/14/26 at 9:00 AM at 111 Tri County Pkwy, Cincinnati, OH 45246. For more information about the LEPC, visit hcready.org. *Repost with date correction*
Financial assistance is available to residents & businesses impacted by severe weather Aug. 10-22, 2026. You can apply for assistance online or by phone. Starting Wednesday 10/7, you can apply in person at the Disaster Recovery Center. Visit hcema.org/SevereWxAug26 for more info.
Hamilton Co. is included in the Presidential Major Disaster Declaration that President Trump approved. Residents who sustained losses from the August severe weather can begin applying for assistance at DisasterAssistance.gov, by calling 800-621-FEMA (3362), or using the FEMA app
President Trump approved a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for Clermont, Franklin, Hamilton, Licking, Morgan, Muskingum & Perry counties. Residents with losses in the approved counties can apply for assistance at DisasterAssistance.gov or calling 800-621-FEMA (3362).
October is #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth! It is important to take steps to protect your personal information. Identifying phishing scams, using strong passwords, using multifactor authentication (MFA) and updating software are four key practices that you can start today!
It is important to keep copies of financial, legal, medical, and household documents with your emergency kit. Use these checklists to gather your essential documents and add them to a waterproof and fireproof box, or to an electronic drive. #NationalPreparednessMonth
Last Friday, we brought together nearly 200 partners at Hamilton County's 10th Annual Partners in Preparedness meeting to discuss this year's theme: When It Happens To You. Thank you to everyone who attended and to all our partners for your preparedness efforts.
Engaging children in emergency preparedness is critical to ensuring your whole family knows what actions to take. Follow these tips to prepare children for emergencies and disasters. #NationalPreparednessMonth #YouthPrep
Neighbors are an important resource that can help you prepare for emergencies and disasters. Strengthen your support network by connecting with neighbors and discussing how you'll help keep each other safe if an emergency or disaster occurs. #NationalPreparednessMonth
You must consider individual circumstances to effectively prepare for emergencies. If you have a disability, consider using these tips to guide your disaster preparedness. If you haven't already, take our preparedness survey at hcema.org/Survey2026. #NationalPreparednessMonth
It's your last chance to participate in the Hamilton County Preparedness Survey - Don't miss out! Feedback from this survey will enable to us better serve the community before, during, and after a disaster. Take the survey here: hcema.org/Survey2026. #NationalPreparednessMonth
Alert HC UPDATE: Per Montgomery Police Department, the missing person search has ended. The individual has been located.
ALERT HC: Per Montgomery PD MISSING ADULT Dementia, 74yrs F/W 5'3" 130lbs brown hair KATHY SWARTZ. Last seen 10902 Windhaven Court at 1230am on foot. IF SEEN call 513-825-2260. Sent 9/21/26 5:15am.
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Flood Watch Flood Watch issued September 20 at 1:07PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Alert HC:
Flood Warning Flood Warning issued September 20 at 7:52AM EDT until September 20 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH