Updates and alerts from Franklin County Emergency Management & Homeland Security. Dial 911 for emergencies.

Columbus, OH
Joined April 2011
🎃👻 Halloween is all about fun, spooky celebrations, and festive activities—but it also brings some serious fire safety risks. 🔥🚫 As the holiday approaches, remember to take a few simple precautions to keep your celebrations both fun and fire-safe! 🕯️🦺✨.
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🎃🐾 Halloween is exciting for people, but it can be overwhelming for pets! 👻 Loud noises, visitors, costumes, and decorations can stress them out or even create safety risks. 🐶🐱 Keep your furry friends calm and safe with these tips. 🧡🦴#HalloweenSafety
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🕵️ Meet Giant Company! 🚨 This scam operation targeted Americans through phishing, fake messages, and impersonation scams. Stay Safe! Be skeptical of unexpected messages, watch for urgency, and think before you click or respond. 🔒 #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth
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Franklin County Emergency Management retweeted
Rain chances return this Halloween weekend
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Franklin County Emergency Management retweeted
Disaster Recovery Centers remain open until further notice. In-person support is available in Franklin and Perry counties if you need help applying for federal assistance or have questions about the process. See locations and hours: bit.ly/4jP8nhj
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💻🔄 Keep Your Software Updated! Outdated software can leave your devices vulnerable to hackers. Turn on automatic updates and keep your devices protected! 🛡️✅ #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth
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Franklin County Emergency Management retweeted
10/23/2026 Don't delay - visit a DRC today! The disaster recovery centers in Perry and Franklin Counties are open to disaster survivors from the seven declared counties. There is no scheduled closing date at this time. See hours of operation: bit.ly/4jP8nhj
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Franklin County Emergency Management retweeted
Slightly above normal temperatures are expected into next week along with dry conditions.
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Franklin County Emergency Management retweeted
Slightly above normal temperatures are expected through the week. While there may be a few clouds from time to time, there will be long periods of clear skies.
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Franklin County Emergency Management retweeted
A Frost Advisory is in effect for portions of Central Ohio tonight into Thursday morning. Temperatures will fall into the mid 30s to the lower 40s. Frost formation which is likely across portions of Central Ohio will be damaging to any sensitive outdoor vegetation.
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💻📱 Keep Your Connected Devices Updated! 🔄 With inflation and rising grocery costs, every dollar counts! 🛒💰 Protect the devices you already have by keeping them updated and safe from hackers. Don't Make It Easy For Them!🔒🛡️ #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth
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🚨 Franklin County Residents: Affected by the August tornadoes or flooding? Help is available! Visit the Disaster Recovery Center today to access recovery resources and support.
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Westerville Police: The missing person alert for Candi Sykes, 57, is canceled. She has been found. Thank you to everyone who shared the alert and helped. No further action is needed.
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Westerville Police: Endangered missing adult in the Westerville area. Candi Sykes, age 57, left home Tuesday, Oct. 20 and has not returned. She needs medication. Last seen wearing a blue short-sleeve shirt, jeans and purple Nike shoes. If you see her, call
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Franklin County Emergency Management retweeted
Quiescent conditions will persist across the region. Some thin high clouds will be passing across the area. There will be very little difference from day to day in both highs and lows.
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Franklin County Emergency Management retweeted
Quiescent conditions will persist across the region. Some thin high clouds will be passing across the area. There will be very little difference from day to day in both highs and lows.
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🚨 Franklin County Residents: Disaster Recovery Help Is Available! Were you affected by the August tornadoes or flooding? Support is available to help you take the next steps toward recovery. Don’t wait to get the assistance you may need. Visit the Disaster Recovery Center today.
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🕵️ Meet Cozy Bear! 🐻 This Russia-backed cybercriminal group targets outdated software. Every time you click “Remind Me Later,” you give hackers another chance! 🔒 Turn on automatic updates, keep devices updated, and restart when prompted. 🛡️ #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth
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Franklin County Emergency Management retweeted
An extended dry period will continue into next weekend. There may be a few clouds from time to time, but overall skies will be mainly clear. Temperatures will be a bit above normal.
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Enable Multifactor Authentication (MFA)! ⏱️ It takes just a minute to set up but can save you hours of stress. Protect your accounts with an extra layer of security! 🛡️✅ #Cybersecurity Awareness Month
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