Columbus, OH – Ohio students are being invited to turn creativity into lifesaving awareness as the state opens submissions for its annual Severe Weather Awareness Poster Contest.
According to the Ohio Emergency Management Agency (Ohio EMA), the contest is open now and will accept entries through Sunday, January 12, 2026. Students in kindergarten through eighth grade who live in Ohio are eligible to participate.
The yearly contest is designed to promote safety awareness around severe weather hazards such as snow, ice, tornadoes, floods, and thunderstorms. Selected artwork is used by the state during Severe Weather Awareness Week and other public safety campaigns.
Ohio EMA shared the announcement on social media this week, encouraging families, teachers, and schools to get involved. The agency says student artwork plays a key role in helping communities understand how to stay safe during dangerous weather conditions, especially during winter travel and spring storm seasons.
Each year, students submit hand-drawn posters focused on weather preparedness messages. Past themes have included icy road safety, tornado sheltering, and flood awareness. Winning entries are often featured on official state materials and shared statewide.
Parents and educators can find official rules, guidelines, and the entry form online through Ohio EMA’s contest portal at https://bit.ly/3OdqaOk. Submissions must follow size, theme, and originality requirements outlined by the agency.
Ohio EMA says the contest not only promotes preparedness but also gives young Ohioans a voice in public safety messaging.
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