Geauga County Department of Emergency Services

Geauga County Department of Emergency Services We are an advocate of community efforts, including educating the general public and government officials to mitigate and prepare for potential emergencies.

THIS PAGE HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED | The Geauga County Emergency Management Agency serves the residents of Geauga County through effective planning for natural, man-made, and technological disasters. The mission of the Geauga County Emergency Management Agency is to serve the citizens of Geauga County through effective planning for natural, man-made, and technological disasters. Our goal is to save l

ives and to protect property through coordination of an integrated emergency management system with all emergency response organizations, support services, and the private sector. We will support efforts to train and exercise emergency responders in both the public and private sectors. We will manage and coordinate efforts toward a rapid recovery from disasters with an effective disaster assistance program. The Geauga County Department of Emergency Services is an agency that assists the citizens of Geauga County on a countywide basis through mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. We accomplish this by working with local government agencies, county government agencies, police, fire, and private agencies in coordinating the resources of Geauga County in the event of a major emergency or disaster situation. Geauga County has many plans and procedures in place, including: an Emergency Operations Plan for man-made, natural, and technological emergencies; a Chemical Emergency Response Plan for those hazardous substance facilities in Geauga County; and the Radiological Emergency Response Plan for incidents that occur at the Perry Nuclear Power Plant.

Geauga County EMA will migrate to a new page: Geauga County Emergency Management Agency.This page in use now, "...
05/20/2026

Geauga County EMA will migrate to a new page: Geauga County Emergency Management Agency.

This page in use now, "Geauga County Department of Emergency Services," will be discontinued.

05/19/2026

The FiRST Team (First Responder Support Team) is a trained peer support team within the Geauga County Sheriff’s Office serving law enforcement, fire, EMS, dispatchers, and their families throughout Geauga County.We provide:Confidential peer support & critical incident debriefingSupport for first responders AND their familiesA safe place to talk after stressful or traumatic eventsTrained peer supporters committed to privileged communication and confidentiality What does that mean? It means conversations with our team stay confidential. The FiRST Team will not testify in hearings or court proceedings — even under subpoena. Our mission is support, not investigation.We are NOT:• Internal Affairs• Administration or discipline• Investigators• A replacement for mental health professionalsWe are responders helping responders — because no one should carry the weight of the job alone. FiRST Team Support Line: 440/321-2929 or e-mail: [email protected]

UPDATED: AVIATION INCIDENT AT GEAUGA COUNTY AIRPORT:See the press release that was sent out by the Geauga County Board o...
05/14/2026

UPDATED: AVIATION INCIDENT AT GEAUGA COUNTY AIRPORT:

See the press release that was sent out by the Geauga County Board of County Commissioners regarding yesterday's incident.

The Geauga County Emergency Management Agency and the Geauga County Sheriff's Office are proud to announce this collabor...
05/13/2026

The Geauga County Emergency Management Agency and the Geauga County Sheriff's Office are proud to announce this collaborative training conference with the support of our community partners.

04/22/2026

We will accept pills, aerosols, liquids and syringes. Syringes must be in a puncture proof container.

04/08/2026

🌪️🌩️Last week, Geauga County Department of Emergency Services (EMA) Director Austin Rice was interviewed by the Geauga County Maple Leaf. Austin discussed last week's tornado that touched down in Newbury and Russell Townships and provided safety information for future storms:

-Avoid exterior walls and windows
-Do not try to outrun a tornado
-If outside, shelter in a low-lying area, like a ditch or depression
-If driving, pull over and cover your head and neck. Do not park under a bridge or overpass

See the article at the link here: https://www.geaugamapleleaf.com/news/recent-tornado-spurs-safety-reminders/

04/08/2026

Last week’s tornado marked the ninth to hit Geauga County in the past 10 years, according to the Geauga County Emergency Management Agency. The county has recorded 17 tornadoes between 1950 and 2024, along with one in 2025 and the most recent one on March 31, according to GCEMA. While the number o...

04/03/2026

4 PM EDT 4/2/26: A NWS storm damage survey confirmed an EF1 tornado in Geauga County from the severe storms that impacted our region last Tuesday (March 31st).

03/19/2026

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12518 Merritt Road
Chardon, OH
44024

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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