Emergency Preparedness
Ohio Severe Weather Awareness Week
Every March brings severe weather into focus, but we encourage preparation year-round! There are simple steps to prepare for emergencies in your home, business and communities. Here are important resources to help you and your family better prepare in case of an emergency or disaster.
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To enhance citizen awareness during emergencies, Dublin residents are encouraged to sign up for the ALERT Franklin County mass notification warning system and Dublin’s Smart911 community notification system.
Dublin’s newest emergency communications tool, Smart911, provides localized alerts specific to Dublin. Smart911 enables residents to sign up for severe weather alerts that are automated and sent to registrants immediately after the National Weather Service issues a severe weather warning for the Dublin area. Residents can also opt-in to receive Dublin community announcements.
ALERT Franklin County enables officials to provide critical information directly to residents countywide via text message, phone and e-mail as emergencies happen. Individuals and businesses whose information is listed in the white and yellow pages are already included in the ALERT Franklin County system and will receive emergency notifications through landlines only.
Both systems are customizable so residents can choose what kind of community notifications they want to receive and how they would like to receive them.
Understanding Dublin’s Outdoor Weather Warning Systems
Every year, severe weather prompts questions from residents about when Dublin’s tornado sirens are activated and about sirens heard near several City parks and recreation facilities.
Tornado Sirens: Dublin operates its own tornado warning system based on geographic warning zones. The City activates its tornado sirens when a tornado warning affects Dublin’s zone. Because warnings may cover only a portion of Franklin County or surrounding areas, a tornado warning nearby does not necessarily mean Dublin’s sirens will sound.
Lightning Detection Sirens: Residents may hear a different type of siren near some City parks, athletic fields and pools. These alerts are part of Dublin’s THOR Lightning Detection System and are separate from the City’s tornado warning sirens. Installed in 2012, this system is part of the City’s ongoing efforts to help keep community members safe during outdoor activities and sporting events when lightning is a concern. Coverage includes Avery Park, North and South Community Pools, Emerald Fields and Darree Fields.
No single warning method should be relied upon during severe weather. Residents are encouraged to stay weather aware and have multiple ways to receive emergency weather information and alerts.
Using the DCRC as a Resource
During times of extreme heat, cold or power outages, the Dublin Community Recreation Center (DCRC) will serve as a cooling or warming station. The dates/times will be announced via the City’s website, social media channels and Go Dublin TXT.
If the location is open for such reasons, please check in at the membership desk and staff will direct you to designated lounge areas.
For emergencies, call 911. For non-emergency assistance and to access the cooling station outside DCRC operating hours, contact the Dublin Police at 614.889.1112.
Regional and National Resources
Hazard Mitigation Plan
The mission of the Franklin County Hazard Mitigation Plan is to identify and reduce the vulnerability to hazards in order to protect the health, safety, quality of life, environment and economy of the communities within Franklin County.
A Hazard Mitigation Plan is “the representation of the jurisdiction’s commitment to reduce risks from natural hazards, serving as a guide for decision makers as they commit resources to reduce the effects of natural hazards.”
Anti-Terrorism Partnerships
The Dublin Police Department encourages residents to report suspicious activities that may be related to terrorism to 911.
Dublin Police works in partnership with the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Forces, or JTTFs, that serve as our nation’s front line of defense against terrorism, both international and domestic. Dublin Police is also connected with the Statewide Terrorism Analysis & Crime Center, or STACC, in Ohio, which facilitates the gathering, analysis and sharing of critical information in a timely and effective manner.
Public Safety Partners
Emergency Management Agencies
Live in Delaware or Union counties? Franklin County Emergency Management and Homeland Security (FCEMHS) serves the entire City of Dublin.
- Franklin County Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency
- Delaware County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
- Union County Office of Emergency Management
- Ohio Emergency Management Agency
- Federal Emergency Management Agency
American Red Cross
The Red Cross can help you prepare your family, your pets and your home for common emergencies and natural disasters. Get tips for preparedness steps you can take today, what to do in an emergency, and how to repair and rebuild afterward. Find the full list of 23 different emergencies.
An Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Safety Guide for the Workplace
Natural disasters, such as tornadoes, hurricanes, floods and earthquakes, can occur with little or no warning, leaving homes and workplaces vulnerable to significant damage and disruption. While you cannot control when or where these events happen, you can take proactive steps to reduce their impact and ensure the safety of those in your care.
Emergency
Phone: 911
Non-Emergency Service
Phone: 614.889.1112
Dublin Justice Center
Address: 6565 Commerce Parkway, Dublin, OH 43017
Phone: 614.410.4800 | Fax: 614.761.6535
Justice Center Hours: Open 24/7
Records Department Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Court Services
Phone: 614.410.4920 | Fax: 614.761.6598
Email Dublin Police
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Submit an Anonymous Tip
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Submit Traffic Complaint
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Public Records Request Overview
In order to support faster response and better tracking of requests, the City of Dublin uses JustFOIA to collect, respond to and manage public information requests.
Why JustFOIA?
JustFOIA is a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) online application that helps streamline the open records request process for the community and improve efficiencies in getting requested information quickly and accurately.
The application lets community members submit requests for all city records, including police reports. Commonly requested information includes accident reports, copies of resolutions and body-camera video.
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