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

Voice

(614) 889-7150

Main | 24-hour Contact

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.