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News, alerts and safety information
Updates from the Annie Rooney Media Center at the Sheriff’s Office.
Ross County seeking community input on Emergency Medical Services delivery
Free voice, text and email alerts
Ross County and the City of Chillicothe, through the Ross County Emergency Management Agency, provide a mass notification system for weather warnings, emergency notifications and other alerts that may affect the safety of residents, employees, employers and visitors. It’s free and anyone can subscribe. The enrollment form requires an address, but it doesn’t have to be a Ross County address.
Huntington Local Schools bomb threat
The news release and audio files are available on the current Sheriff’s Office website.
Internet scams
Citizens have been getting emails from someone posing as Bank of America, claiming failed login attempts and asking you to reconfirm your account information. Don’t give out your account information, driver’s license number or Social Security number. A credit card company should never email you for your account information.
Severe weather
Warning sirens are located all around Ross County. When they sound, take them seriously. Sirens are tested on the 1st day of every month at 12:00 p.m.
Snow emergency levels
Level 1: Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow, and may be icy. Drive carefully.
Level 2: Only those who feel it is necessary to drive should be out. Contact your employer to see if you should report to work.
Level 3: All roadways are closed to non-emergency personnel. Those traveling on the roads may subject themselves to arrest.
Watch vs. warning
Severe thunderstorm watch: conditions are right for a thunderstorm to become severe.
Severe thunderstorm warning: a severe thunderstorm is imminent. Take cover quickly.
Tornado watch: conditions are right for possible tornadoes.
Tornado warning: a tornado has touched down or a funnel cloud has been spotted. Take shelter immediately.
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