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City Manager Contact Us 4250 Lake Ave. Ashtabula OH 44004 (440) 992-7103 (440) 992-4515 (Fax) jim@cityofashtabula.com City Manager Home Application for Permit Role of the City Manager Open City RFQ/Bids Employment Opportunities Employment Opportunities See the listings below for jobs open for the City of Ashtabula. The City of Ashtabula is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NOTICE OF CIVIL SERVICE ENTRANCE EXAM - POLICE PATROL OFFICER WHEN: SATURDAY, JULY 25TH 2026 FROM 10:00 AM TO 12:30 PM - REGISTRATION STARTS AT 9:30 AM VALID ID REQUIRED FOR ADMITTANCE TO EXAM. WHERE : CITY OF ASHTABULA (LOCATION TO BE ANNOUNCED) PLEASE CALL AT LEAST FIVE (5) DAYS PRIOR TO TEST DATE FOR EXACT LOCATION OF THE EXAM AT (440) 992-7156 OR (440) 992-7183. FULL APPLICATION & REQUIREMENTS AVAILABLE HERE OR APPLICATION MAY BE OBTAINED DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS AT: ASHTABULA MUNICIPAL BUILDING CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE 4250 LAKE AVENUE, ASHTABULA, OHIO 44004 FEE: A $25.00 APPLICATION FEE IS DUE WITH YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION CHECK OR MONEY ORDER ONLY, MADE PAYABLE TO: CITY OF ASHTABULA DEADLINE: RETURN ALL COMPLETED APPLICATIONS AND VERIFYING DOCUMENTATION NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, JULY 17TH AT 4:00 P.M TO: ASHTABULA MUNICIPAL BUILDING ATTENTION: KELLI JONES CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE 4250 LAKE AVENUE, ASHTABULA, OHIO 44004 FULL TIME LABORER WITH CDL - Sanitation Department The City of Ashtabula is seeking applications for the position of Full Laborer with CDL, in the City of Ashtabula Sanitation Department. Interested persons may apply for this position by filing a written application with Ohio Means Jobs located at 2924 Donahoe Drive, Ashtabula, OH, 44004 until the position is filled. All applicants must currently possess a State of Ohio “Class B” Ohio Commercial Driver’s License, pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. A copy of the job description is available upon request of application. A copy of the notice, job descriptions and application are available by CLICKING HERE. PART TIME SEASONAL LABORER - Public Works, Planning & Community Development & Sanitation Departments The City of Ashtabula is seeking applications for Part-Time Temporary Seasonal Employees to work in Planning & Community Development, Public Works Department, and Sanitation. Interested persons may apply for the Part-Time Temporary Seasonal position by filing a written application with Ohio Means Jobs located at 2924 Donahoe Drive, Ashtabula, OH 44004. All applicants must have a valid driver’s license, pass a pre-employment drug screen, and background check. A copy of the job description is available upon request of application. A copy of the notice, job descriptions and application are available by CLICKING HERE. PATROL OFFICER - LATERAL HIRE The City of Ashtabula is seeking applications for the position of Patrol Officer to work in the Police Department. This is for those officers that are currently OPATA Certified and meet the qualifications listed below. All others must take the Civil Service Test (notice above). Interested persons may apply for the full-time position by filing a resume and a written application with Ohio Means Jobs located at 2924 Donahoe Drive, Ashtabula, OH 44004, The City Managers Office or Police Department. Qualified candidates must hold a current commission as a peace officer in a political subdivision of the State of Ohio and have completed either three years of full-time employment as a peace officer or five years of part-time employment; or combined full-and-part-time employment as a peace officer. Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check. A copy of the job description is available upon request of application. A copy of the notice, job descriptions and application are available by CLICKING HERE.

Welcome to the city of Ashtabula! On our site you can pay your city bills, get permit information, stream council meetings, and get contact information for all of the city departments. Our mission is to provide service and to partner with our citizens, businesses and neighbors to enhance the quality of life for all who live in and visit Ashtabula The City of Ashtabula is located on Lake Erie’s coastline about an hour between Cleveland, Ohio and Erie, Pennsylvania. We are proud of our City. Our name, Ashtabula, is the softening of an Algonquin Indian term originally pronounced “Hush-tah-buh-lah”, which signified our Ashtabula River as “River of many fish.” We invite you to explore our website and discover a small sampling of what Ashtabula has to offer. Online Payments Permits & Planning Council Calendar Contact Us Upcoming City Meetings / Events

Finance Department Contact Us 4250 Lake Ave. Ashtabula OH 44004 (440) 992-7107 financedirector@cityofashtabula.com Anchor 3 Finance Department Home Sewer/Trash Billing City Income Tax Accounting/Financial Reports Accounts Payable/Purchasing Records Retention At the City of Ashtabula Finance Department our mission is to: Demonstrate accountability, transparency and objectivity Provide quality service to the residents; and to safeguard the City’s assets Manage and maintain financial records in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles and in compliance with State and Federal laws Develop and maintain effective and efficient financial planning, reporting and central support systems in order to support the operating departments in achieving their program objectives Provide financial information on a timely and meaningful basis The Finance Director serves as the City’s Chief Fiscal Officer and is responsible for financial functions as specified by the City’s Charter and Codified Ordinances and is generally responsible for managing the financial activities of the City of Ashtabula. The functions of the Finance Department include: Sewer & Trash Billing City Income Tax Accounting and Financial reporting Accounts Payable/Purchasing Human Resources and Payroll Municipal Court Payroll Ordinance 2026-38 Other City Employees Payroll Ordinance 2026-68 Internal Control and legal compliance The employees in the Finance Department strive to provide efficient, high quality information and support to the residents, community at large and other city departments. We welcome your comments and suggestions. 2026 Budget Budget for the City of Ashtabula for 2026 2026 Proposed Budget Preliminary Budget for the City of Ashtabula for 2026 Accounting and Financial reporting 2022 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report 2021 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Periodic Financial reports May 2026 Financials April 2026 Financials March 2026 Financials S and P Rating Accounts Payable/Purchasing P-Card RFP P-Card Q&A Anchor 1 Anchor 2

City Manager Contact Us 4250 Lake Ave. Ashtabula OH 44004 (440) 992-7103 (440) 992-4515 (Fax) jim@cityofashtabula.com City Manager Home Application for Permit Role of the City Manager Open City RFQ/Bids Employment Opportunities James M. Timonere City Manager Phone: (440) 992-7103 Fax: (440) 992-4515 Email: jim@cityofashtabula.com Kelli Jones Executive Assistant to the City Manager Phone: (440) 992-7103 Fax: (440) 992-4515 Email: kjones@cityofashtabula.com Click on the link below to access the application needed for your solicitation, parades, assemblies, races or events in the City. For individuals seeking a temporary store permit, please click on the link above to view the legislation governing temporary stores and required permit fee. Application for Permit Temporary Stores Legislation Role of the City Manager Except for the departments of City Solicitor, the City Finance Department, Municipal Court and Board of Health, the City Manager is the acting head of each and every department or division of the City. Some of the powers and duties of the City Manager include: To see that the laws and ordinances be enforced; To appoint and remove all heads of departments and all subordinate officers and employees of the City; all appointments to be upon merit and fitness alone; To exercise control over all departments and divisions created within the Charter or that may be created by the Council; To see that all terms and conditions imposed in favor of the City or its inhabitants in any public utility franchise be faithfully kept and performed; and upon knowledge of any violation thereof to call the same to the attention of the City Solicitor, who is hereby required to take such steps as are necessary to enforce the same; To attend all meetings of the Council, with the right to take part in the discussion but having no vote; To recommend to the Council for adoption such measures as deemed necessary or expedient; To act as Budget Commissioner and to keep the Council fully advised as to the financial condition and needs of the City; and To perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Charter or be required of the Manager by ordinance or resolution of the Council. Role Details permit

Historic District Contact Us 303 Woodland Ave. Ashtabula OH 44004 (440) 964-3030 (440) 964-9430 (Fax) cpierce@cityofashtabula.com Historic District Home Headline Text

Police Department Contact Us 110 W. 44th St. #1 Ashtabula OH 44004 911 (Emergency) (440) 992-7172 (Non-Emergency) A Brief History of the Ashtabula Police Department Written by: Captain P. F. DiAngelo The Ashtabula City Police Department’s origin can be traced back to1881, before the city was incorporated and while still a township. Police Constables patrolled the township until 1891 when the City of Ashtabula was incorporated and established a formal police department of their own. Around the turn of the 20th Century, with its large capacity docks and railroad system, Ashtabula was a thriving port, and with it, came the need for police protection. As the population grew, so did the need for additional police officers and resources. In 1904, The Ashtabula City Police Department adopted Ohio Civil Service Rules for hiring and promotions within the department taking away political favoritism hiring and promotional practices. During the 1920′s and 1930′s, the police department supplemented foot and motor vehicle patrol with two motorcycles. In the 1940′s, the first two-way radios were installed in the police cruisers. During the 1960′s and 1970′s, the Police Department grew in size and technology. In the late 1960′s, additional officers were hired to help bolster the need for manpower and service. Hand-held portable radios, speed-measuring devices such as “Vascar” and “Radar”, and a completely new base and mobile radio system were purchased. Additionally, a fully equipped, in-house crime lab and photo lab was built. The 1980′s proved to be a devastating decade, not only for the police department, but also for the entire community. Recession, loss of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds and loss of city-based industry caused a significant population decrease to the City of Ashtabula, which directly led to a reduction in size of the Police Department through attrition and lay-off. Police services were curtailed in an effort to provide basic police coverage. The 1990′s saw a turnaround for the City of Ashtabula and with the Police Department. Economic growth on the local level helped erase the negativity experienced the previous two decades. The economic climate changed allowing for hiring additional police officers, acquiring new, updated equipment and most importantly, the construction of a new Justice Center and Jail complex. The Ashtabula City Police Department entered the new millennium with hopes of continuing service to the community through an aggressive, proactive updated law enforcement approach. In 2005, Records Software was installed in the department and in 2006, Mobile Data Terminals (MDTs) were installed in the Police cars. Police Department Home Records Bureau APD History Broken Windows Program In Memoriam

The Ashtabula City Council is the legislative authority for the city of Ashtabula. It is vested in a seven-member Council consisting of five ward and two at‑large representatives, and is elected to serve for four‑year terms. Click for more information about the City Council. City Council Contact Us 4250 Lake Ave. Ashtabula OH 44004 440-992-7119 clerkofcouncil@cityofashtabula.com City Council Home Council Meeting Live Stream Meeting Agendas & Minutes Archived Meeting Minutes Codified Ordinances Boards and Commissions Ashtabula City Council Members and Terms John S. Roskovics (D) President of Council president@cityofashtabula.com Phone: (440) 964-3140 Term: 12/1/2023 – 11/30/2027 Kym A. Foglio (D) Ward I Councilor ward1@cityofashtabula.com Phone: (440) 964-0321 Term: 12/1/2023 – 11/30/2027 RoLesia R. Holman (D) Ward III Councilor ward3@cityofashtabula.com Phone: Term: 12/1/2025 – 11/30/2029 Jane E. DiGiacomo (R) Ward V Councilor ward5@cityofashtabula.com Phone: (440) 415-3752 Term: 12/1/2025 – 11/30/2029 Russell L. Simeone (R) Vice President of Council vicepresident@cityofashtabula.com Phone: (440) 661-2610 Term: 12/1/2023 – 11/30/2027 Terence P. Guerriero (D) Ward II Councilor ward2@cityofashtabula.com Phone: (440) 344-6898 Term: 12/1/2023 – 11/30/2027 Jodi A. Mills (D) Ward IV Councilor ward4@cityofashtabula.com Phone: (440) 812-5916 Term: 12/1/2025 – 11/30/2029 Stacy L. Millberg Clerk of Council clerkofcouncil@cityofashtabula.com Phone: ( 440) 992-7119 Term: Appointed Council Meetings Council Meetings are held in the Council Chambers at 4230 Lake Avenue next to the Municipal Building. Meetings are 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Council Meetings are televised live on Spectrum Channel 1024. You must have an HD tuner box from Spectrum to view this channel. Spectrum channel 1024 is used by Ashtabula Area City Schools the rest of the time and the City does not have any involvement in their programming. You can also stream Council meetings to your device through the following link: STREAM LIVE. Council Meetings are NOT video recorded. Live Stream the Current City Council Meeting The City of Ashtabula from time to time has member openings on some of its volunteer Boards & Commissions. Qualifications for membership on each board may vary. Anyone interested in serving must submit an Application of Interest to Clerk of Council, 4250 Lake Avenue, Ashtabula, Ohio 44004. For additional information regarding the Ashtabula City Council, please see the links below. Council Roster Council Rules Council Committees and Meeting Schedule

Income Tax Department Contact Us 4250 Lake Ave. Ashtabula OH 44004 (440) 992-7104 (440) 992-7556 (Fax) incometax@cityofashtabula.com taxclerk@cityofashtabula.com Income Tax Penalties and Interest By October 31st of each year, the interest rate that will apply to overdue municipal income taxes during the next calendar year will be posted herein, as required by ORC Sec. 718.27 (F). The interest rate is calculated by adding five percentage points to the federal short-term rate (rounded to the nearest whole number percent) that was in effect during July of the current year, in accordance with ORC Sec. 718.27 (A)(5). Based on these requirements, the applicable interest rate is as follows: Calendar Year Annual Rate 2016 5.0% 2017-2018 6.0% 2019-2020 7.0% 2021-2022 5.0% 2023 7.0% 2024-2025 10.0% 2026 9.0% Income Tax Home Pay Your Income Tax Bill Online Filing & Payment Bed Tax Joint Economic Dev Districts Tax Extension Info Tax Penalties and Interest

Port Authority Contact Us 4250 Lake Ave. Ashtabula OH 44004 (440) 992-7118 Port Authority Home Industrial Park Port Projects Marinas and Places of Interest Marinas and Places of Interest The Ashtabula Harbor boasts eleven marinas and yacht clubs located along the Ashtabula Riverfront. A variety of services are provided by the marinas, including seasonal dock space, overnight dock space, camping, picnic facilities, boat launching ramps and winter storage. The June/July 2009 Outdoor Life Magazine listed Ashtabula in their top 200 Towns for Outdoorsmen! Ashtabula was ranked #1 for “Top Towns for Whitetails” and #102 overall. Archway Marina 440-964-6494 ARU 1500 Great Lakes 440-992-9445 Ashtabula Yacht Club 970 West 5th Street 440-964-3129 www.aycohio.com Brockway North Coast Marina 115 East 24th Street 440-998-6272 www.northcoastmarina.com Harbor Yacht Club 1833 Giannell Avenue 440-992-2628 Jack’s Marine 2000 Great Lakes Avenue 440-997-5060 Kister Marina 950 West 5th Street 440-997-5676 Marshall Marine 529 Front Street 440-992-1508 River Marine 465 East 5th Street 440-964-3474 Riverside Yacht Club 183 East 15th Street 440-992-1388 Sutherland Marine 970 Bridge Street 440-964-3434 Email: sutherlandmarine@windstream.net Great Lakes Facts (Source: U.S. EPA) Lake Superior Average depth: 483 feet Time a drop of water is retained: 191 years Lake Michigan Average depth: 279 feet Time a drop of water is retained: 99 years Lake Huron Average depth: 195 feet Time a drop of water is retained: 22 years Lake Erie Average depth: 62 feet Time a drop of water is retained: 2.6 years Lake Ontario Average depth: 283feet Time a drop of water is retained: 6 years

Police Department Contact Us 110 W. 44th St. #1 Ashtabula OH 44004 911 (Emergency) (440) 992-7172 (Non-Emergency) Broken Windows Program Tip Line: 440-992-7126 Citizens and non-citizens alike are Law Enforcement’s largest ally and they are the ‘eyes and ears’ of their local law enforcement agency. They are encouraged to call the Ashtabula City Police Department to report suspicious activity and dangerous/threatening conditions when the activity is observed. A department employee is available 24 hours a day by calling (440) 992-7174 to report in-progress activity. The information can be provided anonymously, however, details of the activity should be provided at the time of the call so the complaint can be investigated thoroughly. The Ashtabula City Crime Tip-Line, (440) 992-7126, is not answered 24 hours a day but messages can be left anonymously for the Detective Bureau. Upon receipt of information members of the Detective Bureau rapidly disseminate the information through a vast Law Enforcement e-mail list to numerous agencies in northeast Ohio. As the information is investigated, criminal charges often follow the activity reported. Physical arrests, arrest warrants, and search warrants have and continue to occur based on information relayed to the Ashtabula City Police Department. It is our intention to send a strong message to our Community that crime will not be tolerated in either the least offensive or most heinous forms & we are committed to improving upon core values where citizens can raise a family in a safe and respectable environment. Mission Statement The Ashtabula City Police Department is initiating the implementation of “Broken Windows,” a newly adopted management philosophy which is comprised of the uniform and customary application of codified ordinances and State laws as they apply to the health and well being of the citizens of Ashtabula. In conjunction with the City Manager, the Departments of Public Works, Sanitation, Planning & Community Development, Ward Representatives and the Ashtabula Metropolitan Housing Authority, the aspirations are to improve the overall quality of life by drastically reducing crime while at the same time increasing the appearance of this City. It is our intention to send a strong message to our Community that crime will not be tolerated in either the least offensive or most heinous forms and we are committed to improving upon core values where citizens can raise a family in a safe and respectable environment. Our goals, achievable under this management philosophy, are: Abating vegetation, removing waste and improving street lighting thereby reducing opportunities to commit crimes. Reduction of public nuisance and drug related crimes via strict enforcement by specially trained law enforcement personnel. Assertive enforcement of ‘junk’ vehicles and illegal dumping of waste. Beautifying the City’s public venues through continuous improvements. Increase tourism to our ports, fisheries, business merchants and fine dining establishments. Establishing recreation facilities for youths which do not require paid membership. Sustained enforcement by the Ashtabula City Police Department and other agencies capable of providing a save and secure environment. -Chief Robert Stell Police Department Home Records Bureau APD History Broken Windows Program In Memoriam

Elected Officials Contact Us 4250 Lake Ave. Ashtabula OH 44004 Elected Official Home Department Managers Elected Officials John S. Roskovics (D) President of Council president@cityofashtabula.com Phone: (440) 964-3140 Term: 12/1/2023 – 11/30/2027 Kym A. Foglio (D) Ward I Councilor ward1@cityofashtabula.com Phone: (440) 964-0321 Term: 12/1/2023 – 11/30/2027 RoLesia R. Holman (D) Ward III Councilor ward3@cityofashtabula.com Phone: (440) 964-3140 Term: 12/1/2025 – 11/30/2029 Jane E. DiGiacomo (R) Ward V Councilor ward5@cityofashtabula.com Phone: (440) 415-3752 Term: 12/1/2025 – 11/30/2029 Cecilia M. Cooper (D) City Solicitor Phone: (440) 992-7101 Term: 12/1/2023 - 11/30/2027 Russell L. Simeone (R) Vice President of Council vicepresident@cityofashtabula.com Phone: (440) 661-2610 Term: 12/1/2023 – 11/30/2027 Terence P. Guerriero (D) Ward II Councilor ward2@cityofashtabula.com Phone: (440) 344-6898 Term: 12/1/2023 – 11/30/2027 Jodi A. Mills (D) Ward IV Councilor ward4@cityofashtabula.com Phone: (440) 812-5916 Term: 12/1/2025 – 11/30/2029 James M. Timonere (D) City Manager jim@cityofashtabula.com Phone: (440) 992-7103 Term: 12/1/2023 – 11/30/2027 Laura DiGiacomo Municipal Court Judge Phone: (440) 992-7108 Other City Officials/Department Supervisors Vladimir Kan, Finance Director Stacy Millberg, Clerk of Council Chief Robert Stell, Chief of Police Chief Shawn Gruber, Chief of Fire John Melnik, Public Services Superintendent Jaime Andes, BSN, RN, Health Commissioner Mark Verzella, Superintendent of Water Pollution Control Tonja Amato, Court Administrator / Clerk of Court More info

Fire Department Contact Us 4326 Main Ave. Ashtabula OH 44004 440-992-7192 (Station) 440-992-7186 (Chief) chief@ashtabulafire.com Fire Department Home Emergency Preparedness Apparatus Roster Information and Useful Links Emergency Preparedness In the event of a disaster or emergency, the Ashtabula Fire Department will make every effort to provide assistance for you. However, as we all learned during the winter storm of 2008, the size and scope of an emergency may exceed our ability to assist everyone at the same time. During these times, we are forced to prioritize our efforts and focus on the most severe problems first. This may significantly delay our response to your request. You can minimize the impact of an emergency by taking action now to be more prepared. This website is designed to help you. If you have any questions about preparedness, feel free to call the Fire Department. What is Emergency Preparedness? There are real benefits to being prepared. Being prepared can reduce fear, anxiety, and losses that accompany disasters. Communities, families, and individuals should know what to do in the event of a fire and where to seek shelter during a tornado. They should be ready to evacuate their homes and take refuge in public shelters and know how to care for their basic medical needs. People also can reduce the impact of disasters (flood proofing, elevating a home or moving a home out of harm’s way, and securing items that could shake loose in an earthquake) and sometimes avoid the danger completely. The need to prepare is real. Disasters disrupt hundreds of thousands of lives every year. Each disaster has lasting effects, both to people and property. If a disaster occurs in your community, local government and disaster-relief organizations will try to help you, but you need to be ready as well. Local responders may not be able to reach you immediately, or they may need to focus their efforts elsewhere. You should know how to respond to severe weather or any disaster that could occur in your area – hurricanes, earthquakes, extreme cold, flooding, or terrorism. You should also be ready to be self-sufficient for at least three days. This may mean providing for your own shelter, first aid, food, water, and sanitation Shelter in Place How to prepare to shelter in place Choose a room in your house or apartment for the shelter. The best room to use for the shelter is a room with as few windows and doors as possible. A large room with a water supply is best—something like a master bedroom that is connected to a bathroom. For most chemical events, this room should be as high in the structure as possible to avoid vapors (gases) that sink. This guideline is different from the sheltering-in-place technique used in tornadoes and other severe weather and for nuclear or radiological events, when the shelter should be low in the home. You might not be at home if the need to shelter in place ever arises, but if you are at home, the following items, many of which you may already have, would be good to have in your shelter room: First aid kit Flashlight, battery-powered radio, and extra batteries for both A working telephone Food and bottled water. Store 1 gallon of water per person in plastic bottles as well as ready-to-eat foods that will keep without refrigeration in the shelter-in-place room. If you do not have bottled water, or if you run out, you can drink water from a toilet tank (not from a toilet bowl). Do not drink water from the tap. Duct tape and scissors. Towels and plastic sheeting. You may wish to cut your plastic sheeting to fit your windows and doors before any emergency occurs. How to know if you need to shelter in place Most likely you will only need to shelter for a few hours. If there is a “code red” or “severe” terror alert, you should pay attention to radio and television broadcasts to know right away whether a shelter-in-place alert is announced for your area. You will hear from the local police, emergency coordinators, or government on the radio and on television emergency broadcast system if you need to shelter in place. What to do: Act quickly and follow the instructions of your local emergency coordinators such as law enforcement personnel, fire departments, or local elected leaders. Every situation can be different, so local emergency coordinators might have special instructions for you to follow. In general, do the following: Go inside as quickly as possible. Bring any outdoor pets indoors. If there is time, shut and lock all outside doors and windows. Locking them may pull the door or window tighter and make a better seal against the chemical. Turn off the air conditioner or heater. Turn off all fans, too. Close the fireplace damper and any other place that air can come in from outside. Go in the shelter-in-place room and shut the door. Turn on the radio. Keep a telephone close at hand, but don’t use it unless there is a serious emergency. Sink and toilet drain traps should have water in them (you can use the sink and toilet as you normally would). If it is necessary to drink water, drink stored water, not water from the tap. Tape plastic over any windows in the room. Use duct tape around the windows and doors and make an unbroken seal. Use the tape over any vents into the room and seal any electrical outlets or other openings. If you are away from your shelter-in-place location when a chemical event occurs, follow the instructions of emergency coordinators to find the nearest shelter. If your children are at school, they will be sheltered there. Unless you are instructed to do so, do not try to get to the school to bring your children home. Transporting them from the school will put them, and you, at increased risk. Listen to the radio for an announcement indicating that it is safe to leave the shelter. When you leave the shelter, follow instructions from local emergency coordinators to avoid any contaminants outside. After you come out of the shelter, emergency coordinators may have additional instructions on how to make the rest of the building safe again. Internet Shelter in Place Resources CDC Shelter In Place Resource Red Cross Preparing For An Emergency Ready.gov Emergency Response Plan Emergency Preparedness Links Ready.gov is the main U.S. Government website relating to emergency preparedness. Build your 72 hour kit, learn how to prepare and research other questions here. www.ready.gov The Centers for Disease Control is one of Federal Agencies involved in Public Health. Their website contains information about bio-terrorism, injuries and disease and how to prepare for them. https://www.cdc.gov/ FEMA’s website contains information on the phases of an emergency and how to prepare. This site will help you get ready for emergencies and it details some of the Federal programs designed to help recover from disasters. http://www.fema.gov/ The American Red Cross’s preparedness website is www.redcross.org/prepare.