Scioto Ema

09/25/2026

For your information!

09/23/2026

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🚨 Applications can be picked up starting on MONDAY, Sept 28th!! Details below! 🚨

APPLICATION: Qualified applicants must register for the examination by picking up, completing and submitting an application, available in the Municipal Building, Office of the City Solicitor, 728 Second St. Room 22, Portsmouth, Ohio 740-353-5229.

Completed applications may be returned between the hours of 7:00 A.M and 11:00 A.M. on the following dates:

September 28, 29, 30
October 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8

NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THAT TIME. Applications must be typed or printed in ink and signed by the applicant.

09/23/2026

09/23/2026

Different Seasons. Same Mission. Stay Informed. Stay Safe!

Fall is here, and winter will be here before we know it. Now is the perfect time to make sure you’re connected to Scioto County EMA for important emergency information.

Sign up for CodeRED Emergency Alerts:

Text SciotoAlert to 24639

Or visit www.SciotoEMA.com and click the CodeRED icon.

CodeRED can keep you informed about severe weather, flooding, road closures, winter weather, the most up-to-date snow levels, and other emergency information.

Don’t wait until the weather turns bad—sign up today!

09/22/2026

Fall officially arrives in Scioto County today, Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 8:04 PM!

As we welcome cooler temperatures and beautiful fall colors in the hills of southern Ohio, now is a great time to prepare for the changing weather.

Check your heating system, have your home ready for colder nights, clean chimneys and heating vents, and make sure you have warm clothing and emergency supplies on hand.

Enjoy the crisp air, changing leaves, pumpkins, football, warm soups, bonfires, and everything that makes fall special—but prepare now for the cooler days ahead!

09/21/2026

The long awaited Walnut Street resurfacing project begins tomorrow. Expect long traffic delays especially during the evening commute.

09/21/2026

This Flood Warning can effect those who live along the Scioto River in Pike and Scioto Counties.

09/20/2026

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
East central Adams County in south central Ohio...
West central Scioto County in south central Ohio...

* Until 430 PM EDT.

* At 407 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Peebles,
moving east at 20 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and power lines.

* Locations impacted include...
Rarden, Wamsley, Cedar Mills, and Dunkinsville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

To report severe weather, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and
submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.

09/20/2026

A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF NORTHEASTERN ADAMS AND NORTHWESTERN SCIOTO COUNTIES THROUGH 445 PM EDT...

At 358 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near West Union,
moving east at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to
vegetation.

Locations impacted include...
West Union, Peebles, Seaman, Lucasville, Blue Creek, Rarden, Otway,
Lombardsville, Dunkinsville, Wamsley, Mcdermott, Mount Joy, Cedar
Mills, and West Portsmouth.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.

09/20/2026

FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

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

ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
Showers and thunderstorms producing heavy rain will impact the area overnight. Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected with locally higher amounts. The heavy rain combined with
saturated ground will lead to potential flash flooding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People in the watch area should keep an eye on the weather and be
prepared for immediate action should heavy rains and flooding occur
or a Flash Flood Warning be issued. Avoid low-lying areas and be
careful when approaching highway dips and underpasses.