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Emergency management warns of severe storms, heavy rain; noon siren test canceled
Summary
Pam Haverkos of the Clermont County Emergency Management Agency warned of severe thunderstorms and "ranging from 6 to 8 inches" of rain over the next 5–7 days; county canceled the scheduled noon outdoor siren test to avoid public confusion.
Pam Haverkos, Director of the Clermont County Emergency Management Agency, briefed the Board that the region faces severe thunderstorms later the same evening with the potential for damaging winds, large hail and tornadoes. She said rainfall totals are forecasted at "ranging from 6 to 8 inches" over the next 5–7 days and warned that creeks, streams and the Ohio River could rise, prompting flood preparedness actions with river communities.
To avoid public confusion during the active forecast, the county canceled its regular noon outdoor siren test for the month; Haverkos recommended residents rely on cellphones or weather radios for official emergency notifications. The Emergency Management Agency said it is coordinating flood preparedness with River communities.
