Stark County anchored by Canton in northeast Ohio is home to the Pro Football Hall of Fame and a significant manufacturing base. The Tuscarawas River creates flooding risk through the county. The county sits in a moderate tornado corridor and has experienced tornado events. Canton served as a major steel and agricultural equipment manufacturing hub and continues to host significant manufacturing employment. The county is part of the Northeast Ohio industrial corridor.
// 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 | 2017 Tornado |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (330) 451-7370 |
| Emergency Shelters | 14 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-77 US-30 OH-172 OH-62 |
// County Profile
| County | Stark County OH |
| State | Ohio (OH) |
| Population | 370 |
| Area | 576 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
// Major Cities
// Cities in This County
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