Disaster Mitigation | Ohio Emergency Management Agency

2855 West Dublin-granville Road, Columbus, OH 43235

Not Applicable.

Eligibility

Serves residents of Ohio.

Required documents

None.

Hours

Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergencies.

(614) 889-7183

Fax

(614) 889-7150

Voice - voice | 24-hour Contact

https://www.ema.ohio.gov

[email protected]

Languages

None.

Application process

Call the office or visit the website for more information.

Fees

Not applicable.

Service area

Ohio

Description

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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What's Here

Disaster Control Programs Property Retrofitting Services National Flood Insurance Program Disaster Mitigation Relocation Programs

Providing organization

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.