Clark County Emergency Management Agency, Ohio

08/28/2026

⏰ REMINDER: TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO REQUEST CRISIS CLEANUP ASSISTANCE

If your property was impacted by the August 11 storms and you still need help with storm cleanup, today is the last day to call Crisis Cleanup to request assistance.

📞 If you need help, make sure you call TODAY!

Crisis Cleanup helps connect residents with volunteer organizations that may be able to assist with storm-related cleanup needs.

⚠️ Please don’t wait until tomorrow. If you still have cleanup needs from the August 11 storms, get your request submitted today.

Please share this reminder with friends, family, neighbors, or anyone you know who may still need assistance. Helping spread the word can make sure no one misses the deadline. 💙

08/26/2026

Great information shared by Meteorologist Nick Dunn

IMPORTANT: A very frequent thing I see is a comment on an old post of "why am I seeing this and it is 5 days old" and it is frustrating to both you and me. Trust me...I wish I had more control! However, you can do yourself a favor when scrolling through Facebook and our content. There is always a default "how long ago" timestamp by the name of a page that can be hard to see.

I take it a step further...by putting a date & time on ALL of my posts. Why? My goal is to help you see if something is new or not. I wish more would do this. I also use this as a note to go back and check posts for severe weather reports from you and engage with you. When you see a watch or warning post from me...those automated posts do not have a timestamp on the post...but the photo does! Use this as a powerful tip for all pages you follow!

YOU have power...although you have to be consistent with the limited power you have. Instead of just scrolling your social feeds, visit your pages by simply searching them in the app and going straight there instead of hoping it pops up as you scroll. This will be more beneficial for you! - 1:00 PM 8/26/26

08/25/2026

Where are we in the disaster assistance process?

We know there are a lot of questions about what happens next following the August 11 severe weather and tornadoes, so we want to break the process down in simple terms.

✅ Clark County has completed our local damage assessment.
We collected damage information from residents, documented the impacts, and submitted that information to the State of Ohio.

🔎 Right now, we are at the State Review stage.
Ohio EMA is reviewing information from Clark County and other impacted communities. From there, additional State/FEMA assessments may occur.

If the damage supports moving forward, the process continues:

Local Damage Assessment → State Review → State/FEMA Assessment → Governor’s Request → Presidential Decision → Clark County Designated for Individual Assistance

⚠️ The important part: A federal disaster declaration for Ohio does not automatically mean Clark County residents will receive FEMA Individual Assistance. Clark County must be specifically designated for Individual Assistance before residents can apply.

At this time, FEMA Individual Assistance is NOT available for Clark County, and there is no FEMA application for residents to complete.

We understand that waiting through this process can be frustrating, especially for residents dealing with damage to their homes. EMA will continue working with our state and federal partners and will share updates as soon as we receive them.

Thank you to everyone who reported damage and provided photographs. That information matters and helps us document the impact these storms had on our community.

Please continue to follow Clark County Emergency Management Agency for official updates.

08/24/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 24, 2026
9:54 AM

MEDIA CONTACT:
Michelle Clements-Pitstick, Director
Clark County Emergency Management Agency
[email protected]

Clark County EMA Finalizing Damage Assessments from August 11 Storms

CLARK COUNTY, OHIO — Clark County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is finalizing damage assessment information from the August 11 severe storms and tornadoes for submission to the Ohio Emergency Management Agency.

Over the past two weeks, EMA has continued reviewing damage reports, photographs, and information provided by residents and local partners. EMA staff may contact residents who previously reported damage if additional information or clarification is needed to complete the assessment.

Clark County is providing this information as part of the State of Ohio’s ongoing assessment of storm impacts across affected counties.

Submitting this information does not mean FEMA Individual Assistance or other federal assistance has been approved for Clark County. The damage assessment is an information-gathering step that allows Ohio EMA and federal partners to evaluate the overall impact of the disaster and determine what, if any, additional assistance may be available.

“We want to thank our residents who took the time to report their damage and provide photographs,” said Clark County EMA Director Michelle Clements-Pitstick. “Those reports have been extremely helpful in documenting the impact of these storms. We are making sure Clark County’s information is complete and accurately represented as part of the State’s assessment.”

At this time, residents do not need to take any additional action unless contacted by Clark County EMA.

Once Ohio EMA provides Clark County with additional information regarding the assessment, potential assistance programs, or next steps, Clark County EMA will share that information with the public through our official communication channels.

Residents are encouraged to continue following Clark County EMA for official updates and should be cautious of unofficial information regarding FEMA or disaster assistance programs.

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08/20/2026

Trick or Treat info from the Clark County Sheriff's Office - Ohio

🎃 Beggars Night 2026 👻

Sheriff Chris Clark has announced that Beggars Night will take place on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 6:00–8:00 PM.

Let’s work together to make it a safe and enjoyable evening for everyone in our community!

Please remember to:
• Use sidewalks and crosswalks whenever possible.
• Carry a flashlight or wear reflective clothing.
• Watch for children and pedestrians.
• Always drive carefully and stay alert!

08/19/2026

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Including the cities of Kenton, Ada, Celina, Coldwater,
Wapakoneta, St. Marys, New Bremen, Minster, Greenville, Sidney,
Bellefontaine, Marysville, Delaware, Troy, Piqua, Tipp City,
Urbana, Springfield, London, West Jefferson, Plain City,
Downtown Columbus, and Newark
330 PM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026
..COLD AIR FUNNELS THIS AFTERNOON/EVENING...

Showers and thunderstorms will be capable of producing brief cold
air funnels this afternoon and evening. Several funnel clouds
have already been spotted across west-central Ohio, with this
feature potentially moving into central Ohio over the coming
hours. Keep in mind, the majority of these funnels will not reach
the ground, but if they do, gusty winds and minor damage may
occur.

08/18/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 18, 2026
Posted 16:20 hrs

NWS Confirms Three Tornadoes in Clark County from August 11 Storms

CLARK COUNTY, OH – The National Weather Service (NWS) in Wilmington has confirmed three separate tornadoes occurred in Clark County during the severe storms on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.

NWS meteorologists conducted damage surveys throughout the county with assistance and coordination from the Clark County Emergency Management Agency. The three confirmed tornadoes include:

EF0 – North of Springfield: Estimated peak winds of 80 mph, a 4.5-mile path, and maximum width of 150 yards. The tornado began approximately 2 miles east-northeast of Tremont City and traveled east-southeast toward Catawba. Video showed the tornado moving through a manufacturing and trucking facility on Urbana Road, where a semi-trailer was flipped. Additional tree damage was documented along Willow Road and near Moorefield and Mechanicsburg roads.

EF1 – East of Springfield: Estimated peak winds of 100 mph, a 9.1-mile path, and maximum width of 200 yards. The tornado began near Ogden Road, Old Columbus Road, Ventura Avenue and Heatherwood Avenue and continued southeast toward South Vienna. Damage included downed trees, damage to homes and heavily damaged barns.

EF2 – South of Catawba: Estimated peak winds of 115 mph, a 3.5-mile path, and maximum width of 400 yards. The tornado passed just south of Catawba, destroying outbuildings and causing significant damage to a residence where the roof was removed and an attached garage was destroyed.

No injuries or fatalities were reported from any of the three tornadoes. NWS also determined that some damage throughout the affected areas, including damage within the Village of Catawba, was caused by straight-line winds.

“This is a great reminder to have multiple ways to receive alerts, warnings and emergency information,” said Clark County EMA Director Michelle Clements-Pitstick. “No one system is absolute. Severe weather can develop quickly, and having multiple ways to receive warnings gives you the best opportunity to receive critical information and take action.”

Cleanup Assistance

Residents who still need assistance cleaning up damage from the August 11 storms can contact the Ohio Severe Weather August 2026 Crisis Cleanup Hotline at (740) 207-2397.

Crisis Cleanup connects residents with volunteers from local relief organizations, community groups and faith communities who may be able to assist with trees, debris, tarping and muck out.

All services are free, but assistance is not guaranteed due to the overwhelming need throughout Ohio. The hotline will remain open through Friday, August 28, 2026.

Residents should also check with their township, city or village for debris and brush removal information. Cleanup resources, debris information and other storm recovery updates have been posted on the Clark County Emergency Management Agency page.

The NWS advises that its storm survey information is preliminary and subject to change pending final review.

Media Contact:
Michelle Clements-Pitstick
Director
Clark County Emergency Management Ohio Emergency Management Agency
[email protected]

08/18/2026

How Hyper-Reach Mass Notifications Work

Clark County Emergency Management Agency uses Hyper-Reach to help notify residents during emergencies, including Tornado Warnings.

📍 YOUR LOCATION MATTERS

When the National Weather Service (NWS) issues a Tornado Warning, the warning is issued for a specific geographic area called a warning polygon.

You will only receive the Hyper-Reach Tornado Warning notification if the address registered with Hyper-Reach is located inside the NWS warning polygon.

🌪️ WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?

A Tornado Warning may be issued for part of Clark County without including the entire county.

If your registered address is:

INSIDE THE WARNING POLYGON
📲 You should receive the Hyper-Reach Tornado Warning notification.

OUTSIDE THE WARNING POLYGON
🔕 You will not receive that notification because the NWS warning does not include your registered location.

⚠️ WHY DON'T WE ALERT THE ENTIRE COUNTY?

Tornado Warnings are designed to alert the people who are actually in the area of danger.

Sending warnings only to the affected area helps:

Reduce unnecessary alerts
Prevent alert fatigue
Provide location-specific emergency information
Make sure residents know when a warning directly affects them
🏠 MAKE SURE YOUR ADDRESS IS CORRECT

When you sign up for Hyper-Reach, the address you provide is important.

Hyper-Reach uses that location to determine whether you are within an emergency notification area.

Moved recently? Changed phone numbers? Not sure you're registered?

Take a few minutes to review or update your Hyper-Reach information.

📱 DON'T RELY ON JUST ONE WARNING METHOD

Hyper-Reach should be one part of your emergency warning plan.

Use multiple ways to receive warnings:

📲 Hyper-Reach Mass Notifications
📱 Wireless Emergency Alerts on your cell phone
📻 NOAA Weather Radio
📺 Local television and radio
🌦️ Trusted weather apps
📢 Outdoor warning sirens where available
REMEMBER:
A Tornado Warning for Clark County does NOT always mean the entire county is under the warning.

If your registered address is not inside the NWS warning polygon, you will not receive the Hyper-Reach Tornado Warning notification for that warning.

🌪️ WHEN A WARNING INCLUDES YOUR LOCATION:

Don't wait. Take shelter immediately.

Clark County Emergency Management Agency
Stay Informed. Stay Weather Aware. Stay Safe.

https://hyper-reach.com/ohclarksignup.html

08/17/2026

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT… Storm Recovery Resources for Clark County

As our community continues cleaning up and recovering from last week’s severe weather, here are several resources residents may need. Please share this post so we can help get this information to those who were impacted.

🌳 NEED HELP WITH STORM CLEANUP?

The Crisis Cleanup Hotline is (740) 207-2397.

Residents can call to request volunteer assistance with:
• Tree cleanup
• Debris removal
• Tarping
• Muck outs

Crisis Cleanup connects requests with volunteer organizations, community groups, and faith-based organizations. Services are free, but assistance is not guaranteed due to the number of requests.

The hotline is currently scheduled to remain open through Friday, August 28, 2026.

🚛 DEBRIS AND BRUSH CLEANUP

Local debris and brush cleanup information is also available for Springfield Township, the Village of Catawba, the City of New Carlisle, Moorefield Township, and Clark County.

Please review the attached debris cleanup graphic for instructions specific to your community. Procedures and available services vary depending on where you live.

🥫 LOST FOOD PURCHASED WITH SNAP BENEFITS?

SNAP recipients who lost food because of the recent storms or an extended power outage may be eligible to request replacement SNAP benefits for food that was purchased with SNAP.

Requests must generally be made within 10 days of the food loss.

Residents should complete JFS Form 07222, Statement Requesting Replacement of SNAP Benefits, and submit it to their local Job and Family Services office. You may be required to provide verification of the loss.

For Clark County DJFS:

📍 1345 Lagonda Avenue, Springfield, OH 45503
📞 (844) 640-6466
📠 Fax: (937) 521-3501
📧 [email protected]

The form can be submitted online through the Ohio Benefits Self-Service Portal, mailed to your county JFS office, or submitted in person.

⚠️ Replacement SNAP benefits cannot exceed one month’s SNAP allotment.

Please share these resources. Someone you know may still be dealing with storm damage, debris, food loss, or cleanup needs and may not know assistance is available.

Clark County EMA will continue sharing recovery information and resources as they become available.

08/17/2026

We missed sharing this information on Saturday but Thank you to our Emergency Managers Michelle, John and Dan who work behind the scenes to ensure our county is prepared for disasters.

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