Ohio Severe Weather Awareness poster contest opens

As part of the 2025 Severe Weather Awareness Campaign, the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness, in cooperation with the National Weather Service and the Ohio Emergency Management Agency, announced the annual Ohio Severe Weather Awareness Poster Contest is open for submissions.

This contest is open to all Ohio students in kindergarten through eighth grade including individualized instruction (special education), public, private and homeschool classes.

This poster contest encourages students to learn about severe weather safety and preparedness. Through their illustrations of Ohio severe weather events (tornadoes, thunderstorms, flooding, et cetera), students can demonstrate what actions they can take before, during and after severe weather events to protect themselves and others.

“In Ohio we can see the impacts of severe weather at any time, no matter the season,” Ohio EMA Director Sima Merick said. “This contest provides Ohio’s youth an opportunity to use their creative skills while learning about the threats and hazards that severe weather can pose.”

Ohio grade schools will soon receive additional information about the contest. All poster entries must be postmarked or emailed by Jan. 10.

To learn more about the 2025 Ohio Severe Weather Awareness Poster Contest including the complete contest rules and entry forms, visit www.weathersafety.ohio.gov/home.