Lawrence County Ohio Emergency Management Agency

01/06/2025

01-05-2025

❗️UPDATE❗️

Lawrence County, Ohio is now on a Level 3. This storm is not going to let up for quite some time and the roads are not going to improve any time soon. Please check with your employer to see if you should report to work or not.

Stay Safe,

Sheriff Jeff Lawless

01/05/2025

Please help us keep 911 phone lines available for actual emergencies! To report non-emergent issues such as utility lines or trees down (with no fire or injuries) please use our non-emergency number listed in the graphic. Your call will be answered in the order it's received. If you're asked to hold, please stay on the line and we'll be with you as quickly as possible. We appreciate everyone's patience and understanding. Stay safe, and stay warm!

01/05/2025

01-05-2025

❗️Update❗️

Lawrence County, Ohio has been moved to a Level 2 Snow Advisory. The roads are snow covered and very slick. Please do not be out unless you have to.

Stay Safe,

Sheriff Jeff Lawless

01/05/2025

The Lawrence County Emergency Operations Center is partially staffed but not totally activated. As weather conditions deteriorate, we will make a decision to further staff positions on 12-hour shifts for coordination and resource support.

In the meantime…please limit or eliminate unnecessary travel and keep safe and warm.

Michael Boster, Director at Your Lawrence County, Ohio Emergency Management Agency

01/05/2025

SNOW EMERGENCY

Under Ohio Law, County Sheriff's have the responsibility to monitor snow conditions and to declare "SNOW EMERGENCIES" as appropriate.

When it is determined that the conditions of roads and highways within a County have become impaired as
the result of snow and/or ice, a “snow emergency” is declared and conveyed to all electronic and printed media within the area.
(Reference Ohio Attorney General Opinion 86-023 and 97-015)

There are three levels of snow emergency in Ohio.

They are as follows:

Level 1 - Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads are icy -drive very cautiously.

Level 2 - Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Only those individuals who feel it is necessary to drive should be out on the roadways. Contact
your employer to see if you should report to work.

Level 3 - All roadways are closed to non-emergency personnel. No one should be out during these conditions unless it is absolutely necessary to travel. All employees
should contact their employer to see if they should report to work. THOSE TRAVELING ON ROADWAYS MAY BE SUBJECT TO ARREST.

01/05/2025

01-05-2025

Lawrence County, Ohio is now on a Level 1 Snow Advisory. The roads are becoming snow covered and slick. Please drive safely if you have to be on the roadways.

Stay safe,

Sheriff Jeff Lawless

01/04/2025

01/04/2025

01/03/2025

Don’t Wait … Until It’s Too Late … Be Prepared!

Winter electrical power outages can present major challenges for persons using home oxygen therapy devices and/or durable medical equipment that rely on electrical power or backup power sources.

Winter storms and other natural disasters often leave communities without electrical power for days, weeks or even months. In these events personal preparedness is your first line of defense for you and your family!

Transportation challenges will delay emergency help in widespread events!

Don’t count on help to arrive quickly!

During long-term power outages, emergency responders might not be able to get to you quickly. Having an individual or family emergency plan is critical if someone in your house relies on electric-dependent devices!

Have a Plan! Build a Kit! Stay Informed!

Planning ahead for power outages is key to remaining safe at home or being able to go to a location where power is available.

Create a PLAN ahead of time that considers how you will respond to an outage

Build a KIT of essential items and information you will need in an emergency.

Stay INFORMED through local media sources about changing conditions. Invest in a battery powered radio or NOAA Weather Radio to stay informed during an outage.

Preparedness information is available from many online sources.

Medical provider websites and governmental sites are good sources for the information.

https://www.pulseair.ca/blog-winter-emergency-preparedness-a-guide-for-home-oxygen-users

Here are some tips from FEMA or the American Red Cross, for example

https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies.html?srsltid=AfmBOoogverl_Oy_O6UvfLBVCdQ1Ofe-1is0ISq0341ZXmTqJIQ0ihVx

https://community.fema.gov/ProtectiveActions/s/article/Power-Outage-Talk-to-Your-Doctor-About-a-Power-Outage-Plan

01/02/2025

As winter weather threatens to move in to Lawrence County early next week, begin to prepare now.

Past ice storm events have affected electric power for several days. If you use a generator, make sure you have prepared it for safe service and have fuel on hand.

Here are some tips for using a generator safely:

Location
Keep the generator outdoors at least 10–25 feet away from your home, facing away from doors, windows, and vents. Don't use a generator in a basement, crawl space, or garage, even with the door open.

Fuel
Store fuel in properly labeled, non-glass safety containers outside living areas. Don't store fuel near a fuel-burning appliance. Before refueling, turn off the generator and let it cool down.

Cords
Use heavy-duty, outdoor-rated extension cords that are free of damage and have all three prongs. Don't connect the generator directly into your home power supply.

Carbon monoxide
Install battery-powered carbon monoxide alarms inside your home and test them regularly. Carbon monoxide is colorless and odorless, so you won't know if it's there.

Children
Keep children away from generators at all times.
Maintenance
Inspect the generator regularly and contact the manufacturer for parts needing repair or replacement.

Burns
If you get burned, cool the burn immediately with cool, tepid water. Don't apply ointments, butter, or other home remedies. Seek medical attention for any burn larger than a person's hand size.

12/16/2024

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