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Guernsey County Emergency Management Agency Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from Guernsey County Emergency Management Agency, Government Organization, 627 Wheeling Avenue, Ste 302, Cambridge, OH.

Director Benjamin Bonnell, Deputy Director Rusty Roberts, EMA Specialist Brenda Dolweck and EMA Coordinator Zetena Tague are here to maintain a high level of preparedness, to protect the citizens of Guernsey County, to mitigate loss of life and vital assets prior to, during and after a disaster, and to facilitate the speedy recovery of Guernsey County following a disaster through outreach, coordination, planning, training and exercising for all hazards and for all four phases of emergency management - mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.

10/22/2026

aprecautionary boil order advisory has been issued by the Guernsey County Water Department for customers in Kimbolton including 8th Street Road until further notice.
Hear Audio Alert:https://hrpow.us/KYgO1X3

10/16/2026

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10/09/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

theGuernsey County Water Department has lifted the boil order for customers off of State Route 265 on Old Glory Road, Bohemian Road, and Dandelion Road. All samples tested negative.
Hear Audio Alert:https://hrpow.us/tETpB3k

10/07/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

aprecautionary boil order advisory has been issued by the Guernsey County Water Department for customers off of State Route 265 on Old Glory Road, Bohemian Road, and Dandelion Road until further notice.
Hear Audio Alert:https://hrpow.us/mWJ2nJp

10/01/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

theGuernsey County Water Department has lifted the boil order for customers in Senecaville starting at the Owl's Nest and going all the way and including Russell Road. All samples tested negative.
Hear Audio Alert:https://hrpow.us/FlrW6e8

09/30/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Special Weather Statement issued September 30 at 4:57AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

SUMMARY:
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A combination of clearing skies and light winds has resulted in
patchy dense fog developing across the area, especially the river
valleys. Some locations are seeing visibility reduced to zero. The
patchy nature of the fog can result in the visibility dropping to
zero within a short distance. Use caution if out traveling this
morning.

AFFECTS: Tuscarawas; Carroll; Columbiana; Coshocton; Harrison; Jefferson; Muskingum; Guernsey; Belmont; Noble; Monroe; Mercer; Venango; Forest; Lawrence; Butler; Clarion; Jefferson; Beaver; Allegheny; Armstrong; Washington; Greene; Westmoreland; Westmoreland Ridges; Fayette; Fayette Ridges; Indiana; Higher Elevations of Indiana; Hancock; Brooke; Ohio; Marshall; Wetzel; Marion; Monongalia; Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston; Preston; Eastern Preston; Western Tucker; Eastern Tucker

INSTRUCTION: [None]

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/5BNuvl7

URGENCY: Expected

SEVERITY: Moderate

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 9/30/26 4:57 AM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 9/30/26 9:00 AM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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A combination of clearing skies and light winds has resulted in
patchy dense fog developing across the area, especially the river
valleys. Some locations are seeing visibility reduced to zero. The
patchy nature of the fog can result in the visibility dropping to
zero within a short distance. Use caution if out traveling this
morning.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/5BNuvl7

09/29/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

aprecautionary boil order advisory has been issued by the Guernsey County Water Department for customers in Senecaville starting at the Owl's Nest and going all the way and including Russell Road until further notice.
Hear Audio Alert:https://hrpow.us/dVEBPjo

09/23/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

aprecautionary boil order advisory has been issued by the Guernsey County Water Department for customers in Buffalo on Cherry Hill Road from Saltzburg Road to Lincoln Street until further notice.
Hear Audio Alert:https://hrpow.us/kT2Uysi

09/21/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Flood Watch issued September 21 at 11:43AM EDT until September 21 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

SUMMARY:
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The Flood Watch will expire for portions of east central Ohio,
including the following areas, Carroll, Columbiana, Coshocton,
Guernsey, Harrison, Jefferson OH, Muskingum and Tuscarawas, southwest
Pennsylvania, including the following area, Beaver, and northern West
Virginia, including the following area, Hancock.

The flash flooding threat has ended. Therefore, the Flood Watch will
expire at noon EDT today.

AFFECTS: Tuscarawas; Carroll; Columbiana; Coshocton; Harrison; Jefferson; Muskingum; Guernsey; Beaver; Hancock

INSTRUCTION: [None]

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/6qvLzkq

URGENCY: Future

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Possible

EFFECTIVE DATE: 9/21/26 11:43 AM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 9/21/26 12:00 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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The Flood Watch will expire for portions of east central Ohio,
including the following areas, Carroll, Columbiana, Coshocton,
Guernsey, Harrison, Jefferson OH, Muskingum and Tuscarawas, southwest
Pennsylvania, including the following area, Beaver, and northern West
Virginia, including the following area, Hancock.

The flash flooding threat has ended. Therefore, the Flood Watch will
expire at noon EDT today.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/6qvLzkq

09/21/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Flood Watch issued September 21 at 1:31AM EDT until September 21 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

SUMMARY:
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* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, including the following
areas, Belmont, Carroll, Columbiana, Coshocton, Guernsey, Harrison,
Jefferson OH, Monroe, Muskingum, Noble and Tuscarawas,
Pennsylvania, including the following areas, Allegheny, Beaver,
Fayette, Greene, Higher Elevations of Fayette, Higher Elevations of
Westmoreland, Washington and Westmoreland, and West Virginia,
including the following areas, Brooke, Eastern Preston, Eastern
Tucker, Hancock, Marion, Marshall, Monongalia, Ohio, Preston,
Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston, Western
Tucker and Wetzel.

* WHEN...Until noon EDT today.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Additional rainfall of 1 to 2 inches is forecast across much of
the watch area through Monday morning, with isolated totals of up
to 3 inches possible. Combined with an already saturated ground,
instances of flash flooding are possible.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

AFFECTS: Tuscarawas; Carroll; Columbiana; Coshocton; Harrison; Jefferson; Muskingum; Guernsey; Belmont; Noble; Monroe; Beaver; Allegheny; Washington; Greene; Westmoreland; Westmoreland Ridges; Fayette; Fayette Ridges; Hancock; Brooke; Ohio; Marshall; Wetzel; Marion; Monongalia; Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston; Preston; Eastern Preston; Western Tucker; Eastern Tucker

INSTRUCTION: You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/kyKjeKl

URGENCY: Future

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Possible

EFFECTIVE DATE: 9/21/26 1:31 AM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 9/21/26 12:00 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, including the following
areas, Belmont, Carroll, Columbiana, Coshocton, Guernsey, Harrison,
Jefferson OH, Monroe, Muskingum, Noble and Tuscarawas,
Pennsylvania, including the following areas, Allegheny, Beaver,
Fayette, Greene, Higher Elevations of Fayette, Higher Elevations of
Westmoreland, Washington and Westmoreland, and West Virginia,
including the following areas, Brooke, Eastern Preston, Eastern
Tucker, Hancock, Marion, Marshall, Monongalia, Ohio, Preston,
Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston, Western
Tucker and Wetzel.

* WHEN...Until noon EDT today.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Additional rainfall of 1 to 2 inches is forecast across much of
the watch area through Monday morning, with isolated totals of up
to 3 inches possible. Combined with an already saturated ground,
instances of flash flooding are possible.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/kyKjeKl

Address

627 Wheeling Avenue, Ste 302
Cambridge, OH
43725

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+17404329292

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