09/09/2026
**THIS IS AN EXERCISE** Today is THE DAY. Training with a full-scale exercise led by Portage County Emergency Management Agency staffed by more than 100 of our besties, aka first responders. Thanks to them and their agencies for being all in on this critical drill.
From 7 am to 3 pm, drivers/neighbors may see increased activity around these areas during the time period:
• Portage County Emergency Operations Center (SR 59)
• The Ravenna Service Garage (Oakwood Street)
• The City of Ravenna building
‼️For the residents that live near the Oakwood Street (Ravenna) area, there will be an increased presence of first responders and other simulation materials (i.e., a smoke machine, lights and sirens, a mock rail car, etc.)‼️
The full-scale drill will test all facets of the new emergency operations center, focusing on response coordination with one municipality impacted by the tornado and complicated by a developing hazardous materials incident that will require a command unit in the field.
**THIS IS AN EXERCISE**