DISASTER MITIGATION | OHIO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
Integrates hazard mitigation principles in a variety of ways to make Ohio communities more sustainable and citizens more resilient in the face of future disaster events. Provides projects and planning efforts to reduce the cost of damage caused by disasters, and minimize the impact on citizens, businesses, and properties. Maintains the State's All Hazard Mitigation Plan and coordinates the State Hazard Mitigation Team (SHMT). Responsible for implementing FEMA's hazard mitigation programs and assists Ohio communities in their mitigation planning efforts.
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Physical Address
2855 West Dublin-granville Road, Columbus, OH 43235
Hours
The main administrative line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Fax
(614) 889-7183
Website
Application process
Call the office or visit the website for more information.
Fee
Not applicable.
Eligibility
Serves residents of Ohio.
Languages
None.
Agency info
OHIO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
Operates as the central point of coordination within the state for response and recovery to disasters. Manages the office when not in a response or recovery mode to ensure that the state of Ohio is prepared to respond to an emergency or disaster and to lead mitigation efforts against the effects of future disasters.