MANSFIELD — The Richland County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) will conduct a test of the 44 tornado sirens throughout the county on Wednesday, May 14 from 4 to 5 p.m. The rain date is Thursday, May 15 at 4 p.m. This test is being conducted as part of the implementation of the MARCs siren upgrade […]
From Richland County Emergency Management Agency.
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Madison Middle School site of Nov. 13 solar eclipse meeting
MADISON TOWNSHIP — The Richland County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) will host an informational meeting for the April 8, 2024 Solar Eclipse. The meeting will be held Monday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. at Madison Middle School, 1419 Grace St., Mansfield. An update will be shared on countywide planning as well as information on how […]
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1,500 Richland County residents remain without power after storm
MANSFIELD — Approximately 1,500 homes remained without power as of 5 p.m. as a result of overnight storms which featured high winds, according to Rebecca A. Owens, Director/LEPC Coordinator of the Richland County EMA. Owens said EMA has conducted drive-by damage assessments in the southeastern part of Richland County. One homeowner on Garver Road reported […]
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Richland County opens warming space at Salvation Army’s DeWald Center Feb. 1-3
MANSFIELD — Starting Wednesday, Feb. 1, a warming center will open at 7 p.m. at the Salvation Army DeWald Center located at 47 S. Main Street, lower level, in Mansfield. The center expects to remain open through Friday, Feb. 3. Guests wishing to get in out of the extreme cold temperatures need to arrive by […]
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Freeze warning in effect for north central Ohio
MANSFIELD — It’s time to break out the winter jackets. A freeze warning is in effect for north central Ohio from 2 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8, according to the Richland County Emergency Management Agency. Temperatures in the lower 30 degrees are expected. Frost and freezing temperatures can kill crops, other vegetation and […]