Ashtabula County Emergency Management Agency

10/13/2026

10/13/2026

One of the most frequent questions that we receive when we send out an emergency alert for a missing child through our Ready Alert program, is "Was an Amber Alert issued?" Amber Alerts must meet the following criteria:

- There is reasonable belief by law enforcement that an abduction has occurred.
- The law enforcement agency believes that the child is in imminent danger of serious bodily injury or death.
- There is enough descriptive information about the victim and the abduction for law enforcement to issue an AMBER Alert to assist in the recovery of the child.
- The abduction is of a child aged 17 years or younger.
- The child’s name and other critical data elements, including the Child Abduction flag, have been entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) system.

You can help us keep children safe as well as your family, by signing up to receive Ready Alert messages.

10/01/2026

Ohio Outdoor Burn Ban is now in place for October and November between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

09/17/2026

Going to the 2026 Grape Jamboree? Sign up to stay safe and informed while you're at the event! Attendees who sign up will receive severe weather alerts and other safety messages if and when necessary. Signing up is easy! Simply text the word "Grapes" tp 67283. This notification list will expire on Monday, September 28, 2026.

09/10/2026

September is National Preparedness Month? Are you prepared for a disaster in your home or community? Check out Ready.gov to keep your family safe. Today, the Ashtabula County Commissioners recognized Preparedness Month for Ashtabula County.

From left to right: Commissioner Kathryn Whittington; Debbie Riley, ACEMA Administrative Assistant; Mike Fitchet, ACEMA Director; Corey Stickle, ACEMA Planner/Trainer; Commissioner Casey Kozlowski; Tim Settles, ACEMA Deputy Director; Commissioner J.P. Ducro; and Alicen Limestoll, 9-1-1 Coordinator.

09/09/2026

⚠️⛈️ Strong to severe storms are possible this afternoon and evening, especially east of I-71. Primary threats include damaging wind gusts and heavy rain, though a brief tornado is also possible. There remains uncertainty on how cloud cover may impact the overall severe threat.

09/02/2026

September is National Preparedness Month. Are you ready? Learn more at Ready.gov. Sign up for the Ashtabula County ReadyAlert emergency notification system.

09/02/2026

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern Ashtabula County in northeastern Ohio...
Southwestern Erie County in northwestern Pennsylvania...
Northwestern Crawford County in northwestern Pennsylvania...

* Until 800 AM EDT.

* At 702 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles north of
Conneaut, moving southeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Minor damage to vehicles is possible. Expect damage to
trees and power lines.

* Locations impacted include...
Conneaut, Edinboro, Girard, North Kingsville, Albion, Lake City,
Kingsville, Pierpont, Conneautville, Cranesville, Springboro,
Platea, Mill Village, Edgewood, Plymouth Center, and Kelloggsville.
Ashtabula County EMA Emergency Message

09/01/2026

Heat and humidity will continue to build Tuesday and Wednesday. Temperatures will warm into the low to mid 90s, with afternoon heat indices peaking in the upper 90s to low 100s. Far Northeast Ohio and Northwest PA may stay slightly cooler where coverage of showers and storms will be greater.

09/01/2026

A persistent heat dome will remain in place this week, with temperatures warming into the mid-90s and heat indices in the low 100s. Remain in air-conditioned spaces as much as possible, drink plenty of water and fluids throughout the day, wear loose-fitting, lightweight, and light-colored clothing, and avoid high-energy activities, strenuous outdoor work, or exercising during the hottest hours. Don't forget to check on family members, older adults, neighbors, and people without reliable cooling, and NEVER leave children or pets alone in a hot vehicle.