Late last year, Governor DeWine signed legislation legalizing the use of consumer fireworks in the State of Ohio effective July 1, 2022.
The new law states that residents can discharge consumer grade fireworks in […]
According to the National Fire Protection Association, over 10,000 home fires per year are caused by grilling. Both charcoal and gas grills can cause significant damage to home and injuries to people if not used properly. Stay fire-safe […]
The Lake County EMA has updated their reverse 911 emergency notification system. The new Wireless Emergency Notification System or WENS went into operation on January 1, 2021.
Phone numbers from the old system were migrated but now […]
Lake County has installed an emergency alert outdoor sirens system to alert citizens of possible dangers such as chemical emergencies, natural and man-made disasters, and national security issues.
These sirens are tested four-times per year, on the […]
Mentor residents who are disabled, older, have health issues, or those that live alone can provide safety forces easy access to their home by installing a lock box. The Residential Lock Box Program enables Fire/EMS/Police to gain […]
Every year millions of seniors fall victim to scams. They are targeted because they are trusting, usually have financial savings, own a home, and have good credit. The elderly population is often reluctant to report being scammed for many reasons including […]
As of 9:00 AM; 6,600 CEI customers were still without power due to Tuesday’s winter storm.
At this point in the restoration process, each repair restores a smaller number of customers – less than 10 on average – so it is […]