Welcome to the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness

Winter Safety Awareness Week:
November 12-18, 2023

• Snow Squall Frequently Asked Questions
• What is a snow squall
• Snow squall warning
• Winter Safety Information
• 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
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Statewide Tornado Drill:
March 22, 2023 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

Spring Severe Weather Awareness Week:
March 19-25, 2023

Governor's Proclamation

Lightning Safety Awareness Week: June 18-27, 2023

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Power Outages
• Floods
• Excessive Heat
• Fire Safety And Preparedness
• OMHAS – Managing the Emotional Consequences of Storms and Flooding

• OCSWA Poster Contest Rules
• OCSWA Poster Contest Flyer
• OCSWA Poster Contest Flyer (Spanish)

For Teachers

• OCSWA Poster Contest Certificate of Participation
• OCSWA Poster Contest Grade Certificate

Disaster Preparedness Kits

• Wireless Emergency Alerts
• NWS Skywarn
• NWS Storm Spotter Training
• NOAA Weather Radio
• EAS and Warning System Testing