Severe Weather Awareness Week in Ohio runs from March 16-22, with the Statewide Tornado Drill scheduled for Wednesday, March 19, at 9:50 AM. As we prepare for the upcoming severe weather season, Clinton County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) wants to ensure that all residents know how to receive timely and accurate information before, during, and after severe weather events.
How EMA Alerts You Before a Storm
When severe weather is forecasted, EMA will send out a Prepare Now Message (PNM) to those subscribed to the PNM list. These messages are typically sent 1-3 days in advance when strong indicators suggest a significant weather event.
How to Subscribe: Text the keyword PNM to 69310 to receive these updates.
The PNM will include a reference to the EMA preparedness webpage: www.cc-ema.org/prepare. It will also contain one or more keywords that direct residents to recommended preparation steps based on the specific threat:
SEVERE WX – General severe weather preparedness
POWER OUTAGE – Steps to prepare for potential extended power loss
TORNADO – Tornado safety and sheltering guidelines
SHELTER-IN-PLACE – Instructions for staying indoors safely
LOCKDOWN – Emergency lockdown procedures
WINTER – Winter storm preparedness
By clicking on the keyword in the message, residents can access customized preparation steps for the impending weather event.
Receiving Severe Weather Alerts
To receive official weather WATCH and WARNING alerts, residents should sign up at: Inspiron Logistics Alerts if they have not already done so. These alerts will notify you of critical weather threats in real-time.
For those using a weather radio, settings and programming information can be found at: www.cc-ema.org/alerts (scroll to the bottom of the page).
Real-Time Weather Observations for Event Coordinators
If you are an event coordinator and would like access to real-time weather monitoring through DTN, please contact EMA at (937) 382-6673. DTN notifications are available for:
Blanchester
Clarksville
Lees Creek
New Vienna
Port William
Sabina
Wilmington
DTN notifications provide real-time weather data, including:
Lightning monitoring (8, 15, and 30-mile alerts & all-clear notifications)
Wind speed alerts (exceeding 30 mph)
Flood notifications
Extreme heat/cold advisories
Snow & ice indicators
Precipitation timers
Storm corridor tracking
These alerts can be received via text and/or email, with options to select multiple locations for monitoring.
Chief Elected Officials: Real-Time Incident Reports
Chief Elected Officials should reference the web address provided during the 2024 Annual EMA Advisory Committee Meeting to access real-time D4H Incident Information and Situation Reports.
Stay Informed, Stay Prepared
Clinton County EMA is committed to keeping you informed and prepared for severe weather. Make sure you and your family have multiple ways to receive emergency alerts and take action when warnings are issued. Sign up for notifications, participate in the statewide tornado drill, and review your emergency plans now.
For more information, visit www.cc-ema.org or contact us at (937) 382-6673. Preparedness starts with you!
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