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Emergency Management Agency<\/strong><\/p>\n

(E.M.A.)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Mission Statement:<\/strong><\/p>\n

To provide safety and comfort to Coshocton County residents from natural disasters, hazardous chemicals and acts of terrorism, by developing and exercising plans for Mitigation, Preparation, Response and Recovery phases of a disaster.<\/p>\n

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StormReady<\/strong><\/p>\n

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recognized Coshocton County as a StormReady county in January 2008. To receive this recognition, Coshocton County met the following requirements:<\/p>\n

1. Establish a 24-hour warning point and emergency operations center (EOC).<\/p>\n

2. Establish multiple ways to receive and distribute weather forecasts and
\nwarnings.<\/p>\n

3. Create a system that monitors local weather conditions.<\/p>\n

4. Promote the importance of public preparedness through community seminars.<\/p>\n

5. Develop a formal hazardous weather plan, including severe weather spotter
\ntraining and scheduled emergency exercises.<\/p>\n

Safety and Preparedness<\/strong><\/p>\n

High Wind<\/strong><\/p>\n

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What to do before<\/u><\/strong> (Preparedness):<\/strong><\/p>\n