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| LC EMA/HS/911 Agency |
| Red Cross |
| Ohio EMA |
| FEMA |
| Weather Safety |
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| October is Fire Safety Month |
| Fire Prevention Week |
| October 4-10, 2009 |
| www.nfpa.org |
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| September is National Preparedness Month |
- Ready.gov
- Public Safety Ohio
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| Seasons come and go, but the need for safety in dealing with severe weather events knows no season. In fact, the more information we have regarding extremes of nature, the better we can protect our family, our property, and our community. |
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| Licking County officals have partnered with various other agencies and entities to present the following information to help increase the safety of our citizens. |
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Stay Tuned as we are always updating our site
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- Crop, Forage and Livestock Drought Information
- Ohio Drought Photo Gallery
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- WildFire in Ohio
- Open Burning
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- Quake Smart
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Floodplain Management
- National Flood Safety Awarness Week
- What is Flooding?
- Turn Around Don't Drown
- Flood Risk
- Flood Insurance
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| The Licking County Planning Department and the Licking County Homeland Security/Emergency Management/911 Agency have partnered with the National Weather Service and the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness to increase the knowledge of citizens regarding severe winter weather events for the 2008-2009 winter weather season. |
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| The Licking County Planning Department and the Licking County Homeland Security/Emergency Management/911 Agency have partnered with the National Weather Service and the Ohio Committee for Severe Spring Weather Awareness Week to increase the knowledge of citizens regarding severe spring and summer weather events for the 2009 season. |
- Ohio Spring Severe Weather Awareness
- Ohio Spring Severe Weather Awareness - Tornado
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| If you wish to view previous awareness weeks please feel free to follow the link below. |
| Previous Information |
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National Flood Safety Awarness Week
March 16-20, 2009 |
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Ohio's Spring Severe Weather Awarness Week
March 22-28, 2009 |
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Statewide Tornado Drill
March 25, 2009 @ 9:50am |
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National Lightning Safety Awareness Week
June 21-27, 2009 |
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Ohio's Winter Safety Awarness Week
November 15-21, 2009 |
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| If you wish to view previous awareness weeks please feel free to follow the link below. |
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| In order to comply with the Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, Licking County has prepared a 2009 CANHMP Update to the existing 2007 FMA Update as well as the original 2003 CANHMP document. This 2009 CANHMP Update is currently being reviewed by Ohio EMA in Columbus and FEMA Region V in Chicago will review and approve the document as being compliant. |
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| The 2009 CANHMP Update will then be submitted to participating local specific jurisdictions (Villages and Cities), as well as the Licking County Commissioners, for their review and adoption. |
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| The 2009 CANHMP Update can be reviewed and commented on at the Licking County Planning Department office, 20 South Second Street, 1st Floor, Newark OH, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, except Holidays. |
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| Click Here to view the draft 2009 CANHMP |
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| Click Here to provide comments on the draft |
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| Local Jurisdictions participating in the 2009 CANHMP Update |
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| The Licking County Planning Department, in cooperation with the City of Newark, has previously updated the 2003 Countywide All Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan (CANHMP) to meet Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) requirements as of 2007. The result will qualify Licking County unincorporated and the city of Newark for additional future mitigation fund requests designed to reduce flood risks for Licking County residents and businesses, as well as infrastructure such as roads, bridges, etc. |
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| Click Here to view the draft 2007 FMA Plan |
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In addition to flooding hazards, the 2003 Countywide All Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan (CANHMP) (9.1 MB) addresses other Licking County hazards.
Click here to view the 2003 CANHMP. |
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For additional information on floodplain management topics or enviromental planning concerns, contact Jim Mickey, Environmental Planner, via email at
Click Here or via telephone at 740-670-5200.
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