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🌪️🏠 Impacted by August’s severe storms in Franklin County? FEMA and SBA representatives will be available to help residents, renters, and businesses with disaster assistance applications at the Survivor Outreach Center this week at FCEM&HS.
Franklin County Emergency Management retweeted
Mild temperatures persist for much of the week. The next disturbance brings the chance of rain by the middle of the week.
ALT Graphs showing mild temperatures and chances for rain arriving midweek.
⏰ Daylight Saving Time ends at 2:00 a.m. tomorrow! FCEM&HS reminds you to change the batteries in your 🔥 smoke alarms, ⚠️ carbon monoxide detectors, and 📻 weather radios as you turn your clocks back one hour.
The Disaster Recovery Center in Reynoldsburg will close TODAY at 4:00 p.m. However, residents impacted by the August severe storms can still receive application assistance from FEMA and SBA representatives at the Survivor Outreach Center next week at FCEM&HS.
🚨 If It Sounds Too Good to Be True, It Probably Is! Scammers use tempting offers to trick you. Stay alert, think before you click, and protect yourself! 🛡️ #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth
Franklin County Emergency Management retweeted
We appreciate our partnerships, and strong public messaging is key to keeping communities informed during times of recovery.
Thank you to our public information partners at FEMA and the SBA for their dedication and assistance at Ohio's Disaster Recovery Centers.
The Disaster Recovery Center in Reynoldsburg will close TOMORROW at 4:00 p.m. Residents impacted by the August severe storms can still receive application assistance from FEMA and SBA representatives at the Survivor Outreach Center next week at FCEM&HS.
⏰Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday, Nov. 1st at 2:00 a.m.!
FCEM&HS reminds you to change the batteries in your 🔥 smoke alarms, ⚠️ carbon monoxide detectors, and 📻 weather radios as you turn your clocks back one hour.
The scariest things aren't ghosts and goblins—they're the emergencies we're not prepared for! Don't let an emergency catch you off guard! This Halloween, take the fright out of emergencies by making a plan, building a kit, and staying informed.🎃👻
Franklin County Emergency Management retweeted
This costume is giving us nightmares. 👻
Don’t let this be you. A little planning can make things less spooky: ready.gov/plan
ALT Man in a suit with stitched lips holding a phone, representing a person without a readiness plan for emergencies.
FCEM&HS encourages everyone to have a spooky—but safe—Halloween! 🎃👻🕸️🦇 Make sure your little ghouls and goblins enjoy the night safely by following these tips for a fun, festive, and safe Halloween for everyone! 🦇🍭 #HalloweenSafety
Although the Disaster Recovery Center will close this Saturday, residents impacted by the August severe storms can still receive assistance with their disaster assistance applications from FEMA and SBA representatives at the Survivor Outreach Center at FCEM&HS next week.
Franklin County Emergency Management retweeted
A weak cold front will drop down across the region tonight. This could lead to a few light rain showers this evening, mainly along and north of the I-70 corridor. A better chance for precipitation will develop as we head into next week.
ALT A chart showing precipitation chances for cities across the area into next week.
🏝️💳 Don’t Let Scammers Vacation on Your Money! 🚨
🔐 Use strong, unique passwords and MFA to protect your accounts. 🛡️ Keep your hard-earned money where it belongs—with you! 💰Don't Make It Easy For Them! #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth
🚗👻 Drive safe this Halloween! Little ghouls and goblins will be out trick-or-treating. Our partners at AAA share these top tips: so slow down, stay alert, and watch for pedestrians. 🎃 Let’s make it a spooky and safe night for everyone! 🦇🍬 #HalloweenSafety #DriveSafe
Franklin County Emergency Management retweeted
Happy National First Responder Appreciation Day! Let’s take a moment to thank the amazing public safety heroes who always put our communities first. Their courage and dedication keep us safe every day, and we’re grateful for both them and their families who support them.
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Franklin County Emergency Management retweeted
One of the few perks of being here in the early morning. Sunrises!
Franklin County Emergency Management retweeted
We have not observed rain since October 16th. A few more dry days are ahead, but rainfall chances increase this Sunday through early next week.
ALT Map of the 6-10 day precipitation outlook showing above normal for much of the country including the local area.