Hamilton County Emergency Management

Hamilton County's hazard mitigation plan is getting an update. Part of that refresh is a survey to help the agency better serve residents throughout a disaster, from flooding to power outages.

The cleanup from flash flooding events earlier this month continues as officials ask what can be done to prevent or mitigate future problems.

Nick Crossley is among emergency management leaders from across the country in Washington, D.C., this week advocating for the Fixing Emergency Management for Americans (FEMA) Act.

Residents might hear sirens sound briefly as the Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency assesses them. The work is estimated to last through December.

Mud left behind by flooding can contain anything from bacteria to pesticides.

The Ohio River crested Tuesday morning at 60.8 feet, surpassing the peak of the 2018 flood, which reached 60.5 feet.

Police estimate nearly 100 people attended a joint meeting of the Whitewater and Miami Township boards of trustees Tuesday night.

In Hamilton County, that has meant buying more supplies for emergency shelters, strengthening relationships with organizations that could help residents post-disaster and learning from the responses of other communities.

There is no indication yet when residents will be able to return to their homes.

Local outdoor warning sirens have gotten a workout in early 2024.