The Muskingum County Emergency Management Agency said a portion of Interstate 70 west will close Friday night. Muskingum County EMA Director Jeff Jadwin said that a semi with twin trailers wrecked at the 145 mile marker near Gratiot. Jadwin said the trailers were carrying hazardous materials. Due to the conditions of the roadways and for […]
Continue Reading
MUSKINGUM COUNTY, Ohio- The Muskingum County Emergency Management Agency reminds individuals to be cautious when out in the heat, as temperatures look to be in the upper 80’s and 90 degree range the next couple weeks. Muskingum County EMA Director Jeff Jadwin wants individuals to be aware of the warm front approaching. He said a […]
Continue Reading
MUSKINGUM COUNTY, Ohio- The County Commissioners approved the 2021 Muskingum County Fire Department grant today. The grant awards will be made with funds appropriated to and distributed by the Muskingum County Emergency Management agency. 14 county departments and the city of Zanesville fire department were approved grants. The grants were for up to $20,000 and […]
Continue Reading
MUSKINGUM COUNTY, Ohio-The Muskingum County EMA had its hands more than full in 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic took away resources and time from the EMA. Director Jeff Jadwin tells us more about the response they had. “That became daily meetings for a while, seven days a week. We finally got it back to where we’re […]
Continue Reading
ZANESVILLE, OH – We are right at the end of Winter Safety Awareness Week. It started Sunday November 15th and runs through Sunday November 21st. Muskingum County EMA Director Jeff Jadwin stresses that readying your car and your home are the most important when preparing for winter. “Make sure you’ve changed your batteries in your […]
Continue Reading
ADAMSVILLE, Ohio-The Joint Unified Command met at the EMA to provide an update on COVID cases in Muskingum County. Usual addressor Dr. Jack Butterfield was off today and was filled in for by Dr. Robert Beight. Beight is the emergency medical director for Genesis Healthcare and filled us in on why it is less likely […]
Continue Reading
ZANESVILLE, OH – The Muskingum County EMA has received several calls and complaints about illegal dumping in the county and around the city of Zanesville. Recent incidents involve the dumping of mattresses, couches, TV stands, and tires at a Child Cancer Society Donation box, and similar dumping took place at a 5 acre property on […]
Continue Reading
MUSKINGUM COUNTY, OH – The National Weather Service and The Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness are promoting National Lightning Safety Awareness Week June 21st through the 27th. EMA Director Jeff Jadwin shares some severe weather safety advice. “Need to be aware that you know storms pop up this time of year pretty quickly and […]
Continue Reading
ZANESVILLE – There has been an increase in the number of cases in Muskingum County and the Department of Health says community spread of the virus is evident. The Health Department’s Medical Director Dr. Jack Butterfield also spoke about his thoughts on mass gatherings for protests that have been seen around the United States. “I […]
Continue Reading
ZANESVILLE – The first test was supposed to take place in March but was cancelled to avoid causing any panic related to the pandemic. The only problem from today’s test was with one siren. “All but one siren went from what we hear and that’s an electrical issue with the siren that’s located on top […]
Continue Reading