Emergency services across Ohio are universally accessible by dialing **911** for immediate police, fire, or medical assistance.
* **Law Enforcement:** The **Ohio State Highway Patrol** manages state routes and highways, while county sheriffs and municipal police departments handle local jurisdictions. * **Fire and EMS:** Major cities utilize full-time, professional fire and EMS departments. Many rural and suburban townships rely on highly trained volunteer or combination fire departments. * **Disaster Management:** The **Ohio Emergency Management Agency (Ohio EMA)** coordinates state-level responses to natural disasters (such as tornadoes and flooding) and man-made emergencies, working in tandem with FEMA and county-level EMA offices.