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OCSWA News 09.01.2021:  September is National Preparedness Month. Prepare to Protect. 08.06.2021:  COVID-19 Update: Vaccinations Increasing, Delta Variant, Local Efforts Encouraged 06.17.2021:  COVID-19 Update: State of Emergency to be Lifted; Vax-A-Million Winners 03.17.2021:  Disasters Don't Stop. Severe Weather Awareness Week is March 21-27 03.08.2021:  COVID-19 Update: Vaccination Phase 1D and Phase 2B, Centralized Vaccination Scheduling Tool 03.05.2021:  Gov. DeWine and FEMA Announce 15 Regional Mass Vaccination Sites to Open Across Ohio 01.27.2021:  Health Order Signed Reducing Curfew by One Hour 01.26.2021:  COVID-19 Update: Curfew & Vaccine Updates, Senior Housing Clinics 01.21.2021:  COVID-19 Update: Phase 1B Vaccinations, Rapid Test, Curfew Extension 01.19.2021:  COVID-19 Update: 1B Timeline, K-12 Schools, Cybersecurity, Ohio Department of Insurance 12.16.2020:  COVID-19 Update: Vaccinations Continue in Ohio, Local Health Department Vaccination Guidance 12.15.2020:  COVID-19 Update: Vaccinations Begin in Ohio more news...
Spring & Summer Safety Severe Weather Awareness Week: March 21-27, 2021 Governor’s 2021 Resolution Severe Weather Terms Thunderstorms & Lightning Safety NWS Lightning Safety Tips & Resources Thunder & Lightning Safety Brochure Flood Information and Safety Tips Flood Insurance Information FEMA: Flood Insurance Reform FEMA Brochure: Build Back Safer & Stronger Turn Around Don’t Drown® Flooding & Flash Flooding Safety Brochure	Tornado Safety Statewide Tornado Drill: March 24 at 9:50 am Tornado Facts and Safety Tips Fire Drills and Tornado Safety Precautions (ORC 3737.73) Emergency Evacuation Drills - Fire, Tornado School Drills and Fire Safety during COVID-19 Pandemic (State Fire Marshal) COVID-19 Health and Prevention Guidance for Ohio K-12 Schools (Ohio Depts. of Health and Education) Taking Shelter from a Tornado Tornado Safety and the Dangers of Highway Overpasses Tornado Safety Tips for Schools Tornado Safety & Preparedness for Schools Brochure Tornado Safety Brochure	Winter Weather Safety Winter Safety Awareness Week: November 14-20, 2021 Governor's Resolution - Winter Safety Awareness Week 2020 Winter Safety Information 2019-2020 Ohio Winter Summary Winter Weather Terms Wind Chill Index Preparedness for Schools Ice & Snow, Take It Slow Winter Safety Tips     For The Home     For The Vehicle     Fire Safety     Health & Safety Tips Snow Emergency Classifications Flood Information and Safety Tips Flood Insurance Information Turn Around Don’t Drown® Power Outages Carbon Monoxide Info & Safety Portable Generator Info Severe Winter Storm Resource List
Just For Kids Ready Kids Let's Get Ready! Planning Together For Emergencies OII Weather Safety Coloring Page OII Weather Safety Activity Page Ohio EMA Disaster Detectives NOAA - Owlie Skywarn Red Cross Emergency Preparedness for Kids	Information For Older Ohioans Emergency Preparedness Information for Older Adults Ohio Department of Aging’s Steady U: Preventing Falls One Step at a Time Preparedness for Older Americans - Ready.gov	Health and Safety Concerns Power Outages Floods Excessive Heat Fire Safety And Preparedness OMHAS – Managing the Emotional Consequences of Storms and Flooding
Severe Weather Readiness	Severe Weather Preparedness Disaster Preparedness Kits • For the Home • For Ohioans with Special Needs • For the Vehicle • For Pets and Animals • Emergency Preparedness for Pets (Red Cross) Wireless Emergency Alerts NWS Skywarn NWS Storm Spotter Training NOAA Weather Radio EAS and Warning System Testing	Weather Alert, Disaster Assistance Apps Download Free Red Cross Mobile Apps Tools & info you need every day. myHOME Scr.App.book Mobile App National Association of Insurance Commissioners Download the FEMA Mobile App to receive weather alerts, disaster tips, & more. KNOW YOUR PLAN Mobile App Insurance Information Institute (iii)