Mahoning County anchored by Youngstown in northeast Ohio faces moderate tornado risk and flash flooding from the Mahoning River. Youngstown was once the steel capital of the world — its deindustrialization after steel mills closed in the 1970s-80s left the city as one of the most studied examples of urban decline in America. The county still hosts significant manufacturing. Youngstown State University creates institutional emergency planning requirements.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// Recommended Supplies
Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 5 / 10 Moderate Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Tornado / Flash Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Severe Storm |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 5 |
| Last Major Event | 2018 Tornado |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (330) 740-2310 |
| Emergency Shelters | 8 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-80 I-76 US-224 OH-11 |
// County Profile
| County | Mahoning County OH |
| State | Ohio (OH) |
| Population | 229 |
| Area | 415 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
// Major Cities
// Cities in This County
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6/10
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Tornado / Lake Erie Storm
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Tornado / Lake Erie Storm
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