Resources and Links
- Get a Kit, Make a Plan, Be Informed - General Preparedness Information
Disaster Supplies Kit for Students
Emergency Supply Checklist
Disaster Preparedness for Pets
Pet Preparedness
Preparing for a Flood
Food and Water in an Emergency
Generator Fact Sheet
Preparing for Heat 1
Preparing for Heat 2
Help! The Power is Out!!!
Power Outage Preparedness
Helping Children Cope with Disaster
Home Chemical Safety
Personal Workplace Disaster Supplies Kit
Preparedness for Older Americans
Preparedness Special Needs and Disabilities
Preparing for Disasters for People with Disabilities
Preparing for Disaster - General Preparedness
Severe Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms, Tornados and Lightning
Lightning Kills
Lightning Myths
Tornado Safety
Winter Storm 1
Winter Storm 2Preventing and Thawing Frozen Pipes
- Recovering From Severe Weather
If you lost power at your home, this information may be helpful for knowing what steps you should take and when food should be discarded.
Help! The Power Is Out
Power Outage
This brochure is helpful if you need Food and Water in an Emergency
If you have a generator or looking to purchase one, this information may be helpful.
Generator Fact Sheet
What Size Generator Do I Need?
If you have damage to your home or personal property, please take a few minutes to learn about how to protect yourself when dealing with contractors and insurance companies. Severe Weather Insurance Tips
- Recovering from a Flood
Flooding can be one of the most devastating and difficult disasters to experience. We have included several resources here for your use. If you have additional questions or need additional assistance, please contact us and we will attempt to assist you.
If you live near a river, you should always keep a close eye on the river level. The Ohio River Forecast Center has a webpage that allows you to observe the current river levels.
A comprehensive guide to Repairing Your Flooded Home has been assembled by FEMA and the American Red Cross.
Often, after a flood, the most devastating damage is to family heirlooms. Here is some guidence on:
Emergency Salvage of Flood Damaged Family Papers
Salvage At A Glance is a comprehensive list of important documents and hopw to preserve them.
Frequently, photographs are damage during a flood and require special care to restore them.
One of the largest health concerns following a flood is the MOLD. The EPA has put together a very comprehensive website titled A Brief Guide To Mold Moisture and Your Home which describes how to safely enter a mold damaged home, how to keep you safe and healthy and how to properly clean mold.
Finally, after a flood, we often need to replace some very personal documents including Drivers License, Social Security Cards, Money , Passports and Birth Certificates
Click on the above links to learn how to replace these documents. You can also read about more types of documents at USA.gov's Replacing Your Vital Documents.
- External Preparedness Links
Franklin County Emergency Management Agency
Ohio Emergency Management Agency
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Ready.gov - Great resource for emergency planning
Red Cross of Greater Columbus
American Red Cross
National Weather Service - Wilmington
Olentangy River Flood Prediction page
Delaware Dam info
Do you live in a flood zone? Find out here FEMA's Flood Zone maps
- Links to Other OSU Departments
OSU Public Safety
OSU Police
Environmental Health & Safety
Transportation & Parking
Risk Management
Enterprise Continuity (Business Continuity)
Student Life's Fire Safety page
HR's Work Life Guidance To Prepare For Pandemic Flu or Other Catastrophic Disaster
Disaster Preparedness and University State of Emergency - Policy 6.17
Weather or Other Short Term Closing - Policy 6.15
Public Safety HR Workforce
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