Vernon Volunteer Fire Department

04/01/2026

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH FOR OUR AREA UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING.

A WATCH MEANS CONDITIONS ARE RIGHT FOR THUNDERSTORMS TO DEVELOP.

03/31/2026

Water One, in Lucasville, has issued a boil advisory, until further notice, for Taylor Furnace Rd., Delaney Rd., Howard Furnace Rd.,
and Boggs Rd.

Customers in these areas are advised to boil drinking water for at least 2 minutes to ensure disinfection.

Infants and those with immune deficiencies are most susceptible to problems.

03/23/2026

Water One, in Lucasville, has issued a boil advisory for
Howard Furnace Rd., Boggs Rd., Delaney Rd., and Taylor Dutiel Rd.

This boil advisory is in effect until further notice.

Customers in these areas are advised to boil drinking water for at least 2 minutes to ensure disinfection.

Infants and those with immune deficiencies are most susceptible to problems.

03/20/2026

Happy First Day of Spring from Scioto County EMA!

Today marks the first day of spring, bringing warmer temperatures, longer days, and the start of the severe weather season in Ohio. Spring can bring thunderstorms, high winds, flooding, and even tornadoes, so it’s a great time to review your emergency plans and make sure you’re prepared.

Take a few minutes today to check your weather alerts or sign up for free alerts at www.SciotoEMA.com or text SciotoAlert to 24639

Review your family emergency communication plan and make sure you have multiple ways to receive warnings, including weather alerts on your phone and NOAA Weather Radio. Preparedness today helps keep you and your family safe tomorrow.

Stay safe and enjoy the start of spring in Scioto County!

03/19/2026

This week is Ohio’s Severe Weather Awareness Week and today we are highlighting Thunderstorm & Lightning Safety.

“When thunder roars, go indoors!” If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move immediately into a substantial building or a hard-topped vehicle and stay there until 30 minutes after the last rumble of thunder. Avoid open areas, tall trees, and metal objects. Once inside, stay away from windows, plumbing, and electrical appliances. Severe thunderstorms can also produce damaging winds, heavy rain, and lightning, so stay weather aware and have multiple ways to receive warnings and alerts.

03/18/2026

Scioto County EMA will be participating in the Ohio Statewide Tornado Drill today, March 18th at 9:50 AM, weather permitting. Tornado sirens in select areas of the county may sound as part of the test. Scioto County EMA will test the CodeRED emergency notification system as well. This is only a drill, however; Ohioans are encouraged to practice their emergency sheltering plans. Schools, households, and businesses are also encouraged to practice their tornado drills and emergency plans.

03/11/2026

[12:00 PM] A New Tornado Watch has been issued, valid until 6 PM.

03/11/2026

⚠️ STORM UPDATE (1030am) - Tornado Watches have now been extended to Pike and Scioto counties in Ohio. EXPECT them to be extended eastward (it's a proper precaution given what this system has already done).

If you find yourself under a watch, it's not the time for hikes and bikes, fishing or golfing. Always keep a charged cellphone with you or dont go out at all.

The area I'm most concerned about right now would be the southern edge of the storm cells, and the favorable air below it. This zone itself will be lifting northeast in the coming hours. Sunshine will not be our friend in this case, as it would help power those storms. The warmest hours of the day are still ahead.

03/11/2026

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS EXTENDED THE TORNADO WATCH FOR SCIOTO COUNTY UNTIL 6PM THIS EVENING.

03/10/2026

03/07/2026

Get ready to move on up!