About Emergency Management
 The
City of Gahanna Emergency Management Agency, directed by James
R. Williams, is responsible for planning and coordinating responses
to emergencies and disaster events in Gahanna. The Agency works
with the Police and Fire Departments, the Mayor, and, if necessary,
Federal, State and County emergency agencies to implement plans
for recovery from disasters such as chemical spills, major fires
and tornadoes. Response plans include coordination with the
City Engineering department for safe and efficient use of traffic
signals during emergencies and assisting the Gahanna-Jefferson
Public Schools in developing the safety plans which are in place
at all Gahanna-Jefferson schools.
Seasonal Safety
While winters in Central Ohio are usually relatively mild, winter
storms do occasionally occur. It is important that precautions
are taken to protect you and your family during these times.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has advice on
how to prepare for winter storms.
Learn More
Summer heat can be extremely dangerous and lethal. Tips on what
to do when the mercury rises too high can be found on the Federal
Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) website.
Learn More
 Tornado
season runs primarily from March to May in Ohio, but may extend
as late as August. To help warn Gahanna residents of tornado
warnings, Emergency Management maintains six sirens within the
city. These sirens are tested every Wednesday at noon to ensure
they are operating properly. If you hear a siren or the National
Weather Service declares a tornado warning for the area, seek shelter immediately.
If possible, seek a room, preferably one without windows, near the
middle of the building on the ground floor. If such a room is not
available, try to cover yourself with mattresses, cushions, heavy
blankets, etc. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has
advice on how to prepare for a tornado.
Learn More
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has much more on hazards and how to deal with them. You can
find out more by clicking here.
Frequently Asked Questions
In case of a fire, leave the building immediately and get to
a safe location, then call 9-1-1.
If it is a life threatening medical emergency, call 9-1-1 immediately.
For weather emergencies, tune into a local radio or TV station
for updates from the Emergency Broadcast System. Additionally,
you can purchase specialized radios that automatically tune into the National
Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather
Radio for continuous updates from a local National Weather
Service office. Learn More
FEMA has a comprehensive listing of recommended items for a
home safety kit available by
clicking here
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Emergency Comm Dept.
200 South Hamilton
Gahanna, OH 43230
(614) 342-4452
Hours of Operation
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM M-F
Contact
Emergency Comm
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