Medina County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security

08/14/2026

08/11/2026

Multiple rounds of thunderstorms with very heavy rainfall today on top of wet ground from the frequent thunderstorms the past few days will lead to an increasing threat for flash flooding, especially in urban and poor drainage areas and near creeks and streams. Never drive a vehicle into flood waters, and avoid culverts and streams when rushing water is present.

08/08/2026

No Serious Incidents or Injuries at the Medina County Fairgrounds

Medina County, Ohio — August 8, 2026 — Medina County officials are aware of inaccurate information circulated by an artificial intelligence application that incorrectly identified three simultaneous incidents in the Medina area and reported that they were located at the Medina County Fairgrounds.

There have been no serious incidents at the Medina County Fairgrounds. There are no reported injuries at the fairgrounds, and public safety officials have not identified any emergency situation affecting fairgoers, participants, vendors, or staff at the fairgrounds.
The erroneous report appears to have resulted from an AI-based application misidentifying separate information and incorrectly associating it with the fairgrounds. Officials continue to monitor public safety communications and verify information through established emergency response channels.

Members of the public are encouraged to rely on official sources for emergency information and updates.

“We want to reassure the public that there were no serious incidents and no injuries at the Medina County Fairgrounds,” said Board President Joe Aungst.

The Medina County Fairgrounds is located at 720 W. Smith Rd., Medina, Ohio 44256. For fair-related information, the Medina County Fair Office can be reached at 330-723-9633.

07/29/2026

MEDINA COUNTY EMA LAUNCHES NEW EMERGENCY ALERTS SYSTEM

Residents must register with the new system to continue receiving emergency notifications

The Medina County Emergency Management Agency has transitioned to a new countywide emergency notification system. Residents and workers within Medina County are urged to register for the new Medina County Emergency Alerts system to continue receiving important emergency information.

Anyone who previously registered for emergency notifications through the former WENS system must register again through the new Regroup system. Existing registrations and contact information will not automatically transfer to the new system.

Medina County Emergency Alerts (Medina Alerts) is a free service provided by the Medina County Emergency Management Agency. During a local emergency, public safety officials can use the system to quickly send messages to the entire county or to people within a specific area. Alerts are based on the address provided during registration.

Alerts may be delivered through:
• Phone calls
• Text messages
• Email

Messages will provide information about the emergency and may include instructions residents should follow to protect themselves and their families. Medina Alerts may be used to communicate information regarding severe weather, hazardous conditions, evacuations, law enforcement situations, and other emergencies in which rapid and accurate information is essential for public safety.

Once registration information is submitted, the contact information is immediately added to the system’s database and the registrant is ready to receive applicable emergency messages.

Registration is free and available to all Medina County residents. Nonresidents working within Medina County are also strongly encouraged to register for this potentially life-saving service.

OPTIONAL WEATHER WARNING

Residents may also subscribe to optional weather warnings during registration. When the National Weather Service issues a warning, Medina Alerts will automatically send an alert to subscribers who selected that type of warning.

Weather alerts are based on the address provided during registration. An alert will be sent when the registered address falls within the warning area identified by the National Weather Service, regardless of the subscriber’s current location.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Residents who were registered with the former WENS system must sign up again to continue receiving alerts.

To register, visit the Medina County Emergency Management Agency website and select the Alert Registration button:

https://www.medinacountyema.org/services/medina-county-emergency-alerts/

Residents are also encouraged to share registration information with family members, friends, neighbors, employees, and others throughout Medina County.

Those who have questions or need assistance registering may contact the Medina County Emergency Management Agency at 330-722-9240.

Stay Informed. Stay Safe. Sign Up for Medina County Emergency Alerts.

07/15/2026

EMA is hiring an Emergency Management Specialist. Resumes accepted until Aug 10th. See job posting for details.

This position reports to the Director of the Medina County Emergency Management Agency.  The Emergency Management Specialist 1 will assist in all aspects of Emergency Management. This includes creating & updating plans; coordination of disaster response; function as a liaison between partner agenci...

06/12/2026

05/13/2026

Thank you Chief Walters for providing this valuable incident management training!

05/03/2026

04/29/2026

04/16/2026

EMA is hiring an Emergency Management Specialist. Resumes accepted until May 20th. See job posting for details.

Emergency Management Agency Emergency Management Specialist 1 (Full-Time) JOB SUMMARY: This position reports to the Director of the Medina County Emergency Management Agency. The Emergency Management Specialist 1 will assist…