Marysville, Ohio – High winds across Union County triggered dozens of emergency incidents, overwhelming dispatch lines and damaging property this afternoon.
According to a media release from the Union County Sheriff’s Office and Union County Emergency Management Agency (UCEMA), emergency services responded to numerous wind-related incidents throughout the county, including downed power lines, overturned semi-trucks, fallen utility poles, blocked roadways, transformer fires, and structure fires.
Officials said the Union County Communications Center experienced a significant surge in emergency calls as the storm moved through the area. Between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., dispatchers handled 152 calls, a number officials said typically equals about four days of call volume.
For comparison, 36 calls were handled during the same three-hour window on March 12, according to Sheriff Mike Justice.
Emergency crews addressed a wide range of hazards caused by the wind. In one case, officials reported heavy damage to a large tree that fell into a home, though no serious injuries were reported. The American Red Cross was called to assist the affected residents with immediate needs and support.
County officials credited coordination among several agencies for managing the widespread incidents. Responders included local law enforcement, fire departments, EMS crews, the Union County Engineer’s Office, and the Ohio Department of Transportation, which helped clear debris and maintain travel routes.
UCEMA staff also assisted the communications center with resource coordination and requests for support from regional partners as calls continued to come in throughout the afternoon.
Officials are urging residents to use caution while traveling over the next several days, watching for debris, fallen limbs, and possible power lines near roadways.
For emergencies, residents should call 911. Non-emergency concerns can be reported to the Union County dispatch center at 937-645-4110.
Commuters and student drivers traveling county roads may encounter lingering debris or cleanup operations in the coming days.
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