ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Muskingum County Emergency Management Agency met with the County Commissioners to discuss some of the requests the agency needs to address. EMA Director Jeff Jadwin detailed some of the needs that multiple county agencies have such as 378 Multi Agency Radio Communication System radios. “MARCS is in the middle of an upgrade […]
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The strong storms that moved through Muskingum County earlier this week left behind downed trees and damage to homes. The Muskingum County Emergency Management Agency is collecting reports of damage through their website https://www.muskingumcountyoh.gov/Agencies/EMA-LEPC/ or the Muskingum County Commissioners website https://www.muskingumcountyoh.gov/Offices/Commissioners/ . The reports will be compiled and sent on to the state EMA office […]
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The statewide tornado siren test won’t happen as planned on Wednesday. Muskingum County Emergency Management Director Jeff Jadwin said the state decided to cancel the test after the weather forecast showed a chance for some stormy weather. Jadwin said the first test of the tornado sirens will now take place on Wednesday, March 30 at […]
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An accident is under investigation on Interstate 70 Tuesday afternoon. Muskingum County Emergency Management Agency Director Jeff Jadwin said the accident took place at the 162 mile marker. Jadwin said the accident there is multiple fatalities and at this time traffic is at a standstill. We’ll bring you more as it becomes available.
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The Muskingum County Emergency Management Agency said there has been no change in the conditions on the Muskingum River. Saturday morning county EMA Director Jeff Jadwin said that the ice is still jammed in the Riverside Airport road area. The county’s State of Emergency will remain in effect until the ice jam is no longer […]
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The Muskingum County Emergency Management Agency is keeping a watchful eye on the Muskingum River. Ice has formed in the north pool which runs from the Y-Bridge to Riverside park. The EMA is monitoring that section in case of an ice jam, which could make the river rise. “We could have a quick ice jam […]
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Officials had hoped that crews could start tearing down the Masonic Temple building Friday night. However, those plans have hit a delay. The buildings owner must find a contractor that can handle the job. So, far two companies have declined and a third is planning to look at it Saturday. Otherwise they may have to […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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ZANESVILLE – A pump at a Marathon gas station was struck by a semi-truck last night. When the pump was struck, piping was sheared off from below the pump’s emergency shutoff valve. This caused the pump to activate and emit gas. “Gasoline got out into 40, into the storm sewers, now its traveling downstream towards […]
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