ZANESVILLE, OH – The East Central Ohio Chapter of the Red Cross is putting out a plea for more volunteers across the state Ohio. The Red Cross is in need of volunteers for many different areas, including hurricane relief volunteers willing to travel to areas hit by hurricanes, blood drive screeners, and local disaster volunteers. […]
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ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The rain has stopped for now, but water levels continue to be high. Muskingum County Emergency Management Agency Director Jeff Jadwin said areas around the county are still dealing with flooding. He said the good news is that rivers appear to have crested at this point and the water is starting to recede. […]
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ZANESVILLE, Ohio – As rain continues to fall, the rivers and streams continue to rise. Muskingum County Emergency Management Agency Director Jeff Jadwin said rivers, streams, and creeks are over their banks and will continue to rise. He said it is important that people be prepared to leave their homes as the flooding continues. “Again we […]
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ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The updates continue as the Muskingum County Emergency Management Agency checks for flooding changes. EMA Director Jeff Jadwin spent the morning checking the river and monitoring water levels. He says everything North of the Y-Bridge is still rising and everything South of the Y-Bridge is now down. “Dresden, the park is completely […]
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ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Rain, snow, and melting ice have all lead to a rise of the Muskingum River. Muskingum County Emergency Management Agency Director Jeff Jadwin said there are areas where the river has flooded it banks, especially in northern and southern parts of the county. He said there are roads covered with water and reminds […]
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ZANESVILLE, Ohio – This January looks much different than last year, especially when it comes to the Muskingum River. Almost a year ago to the day, residents along the river were dealing with flooding and damage caused by the ice jams. While temperatures have been warmer so far this year, Muskingum County Emergency Management Agency director […]
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ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Muskingum County Emergency Management Agency hosted a crisis intervention Tuesday, October 23rd for local first responders. Jim Still-Pepper explained how to understand what goes on in the brain when it has experienced trauma. He said they talked in together and in groups about the three sections of the brain. “The first part […]
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